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For all of you web 2.0 or social networking buffs, a new social network has launched for all small business owners. If you are like me and tired of facebook, this social network will be an excellent place to continue networking with fellow entrepreneurs, without digging through profiles of spammers or teens. Sta.rtUp.biz is a small business social network designed to offer resources for business owners and a place for business owners to networking among peers.

It does not matter if you are Starting a Business or if you already have a business, social networking is a must for all online business professionals. If you are looking for ways to reach out to fellow entrepreneurs social networks are the way to do it, according to Simon Slade.

Not only is the social site a great place to network, there are also three experts offering Free Search Engine Optimization, business advice from a top corporate lawyer, and a successful entrepreneur to help with any general business question or management question. If you are in need of advice for your business or need help with search engine optimization for your website, these are the people to ask via their active forums.

I have already created a profile and have started networking and I really am enjoying the laid back environment, not cluttered with advertisements everywhere. Not to mention the free forums! and the daily articles rotated on the main page from Inc, BusinessWeek, FSB, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune.

The Motivational Video Clips are excellent for anyone who needs some motivation and anyone who loves to hear about small business success. From overcoming business failures, viral video marketing, to four everyday people share how they found their million dollar idea, the large collection of video clips are sure to make you feel inspired and ready to take your business to the next level.

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I have got to admit Facebook is rather addicting. After joining several months ago, I quickly found out how addicting web 2.0 actually is.

Facebook is not my favorite social network, but I have to admit I have got allot of new business from networking with other Facebook users.

Point blank face book is no longer a teeny booper hang out, it is a networking platform for self-promotion, advertising and multimedia interaction.

Here are 15 Must Read Facbook Tips any Facebook user can use! No matter if you are a seasoned Facebook Guru or Facebook newbie, these resources will help you with web 2.0 on facebook.

1. Five Moneymaking Opportunities on Facebook: Mashable! lists several moneymaking strategies available on Facebook, advertising and otherwise.
2. Ten Killer Facebook Marketing Tips: This article explains why certain Facebook actions are great self-promoters
3. How to Effectively Advertise on Facebook: Trendcatching’s post explores some of the more lucrative strategies advertisers have used to tap into the Facebook market.
4. Facebook Marketplace: Savvy business owner can advertise services and product sales, as well as search for new employees.
5. Facebook Market Research Secrets: Discover way to perform market research by using Facebook’s tools.
6. Six Ways to Market on Facebook: This article should help those business owners who are still relatively new to the Facebook world. Simple tips and ideas.
7. How Marketers Use Facebook: This upbeat article has some useful tips to introduce marketers into the world of Facebook.
8. Top Five Viral Facebook Techniques: Learn how to make the most of referrals, giveaways and other simple apps with the tips in this article.
9. Web 3.0 Marketing with Facebook: Find out why Facebook is great for small businesses wanting to tap into a huge market.
10. Entrepreneurs Need Both Facebook and LinkedIn: This article from the Small Business Trends website details why entrepreneurs should take advantage of the many self-promotion and networking opportunities that Facebook offers its members.
11. Target Niche Audiences With Facebook Advertising: Helps advertisers understand the pros and cons of using Facebook as a marketing platform.
12. How to Use Facebook Status for Marketing Purposes: Instead of letting friends know that you’re “sleeping” or “at work,” use the Status feature to clue customers in on what big business idea you’re working on.
13. Using Facebook for Business: A Real Life Example: The analysis of a real-life Facebook marketing strategy will help other small-business owners determine if a similar technique is right for their company.
14. Facebook, a Marketer’s Friend: This article from The Wall Street Journal tracks a small-business owner and her lucrative, profitable adventures with Facebook marketing.
15. Social-Media Marketing in a Nutshell: Dosh Dosh introduces the concept of using social-media sites as venues for cutting-edge marketing techniques.

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I have talked allot about Squidoo, becuase I have saw the benefits of using Squidoo and web 2.0 marketing. Not just as a way to make money online but also as a way to increase traffic to websites.

If you are new to our blog and missed the Squidoo POsts, check out, Squidoo FAQ, Squidoo Tutorial #1, Squidoo Tutorial #2, and Squidoo Tutorial #3.

For those of you how followed the tutorials, I would like to see them Squidoo Lens! I am working on a HUGE list of Squidoo Lens and want to see what everyone has created!

To share your lens (and get some link love), please post a comment with the url to your lens!

If you have never heard of Squidoo, check out the links above to find out what you are missing! The tutorials will offer lots of Squidoo help.

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