Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

“The Social Network”: Facebook’s lessons for innovators & business: http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2010/09/30/the-social-network-facebooks-lessons-for-innovators/

Me & My Brand: Lively Entrepreneurs Ring Up Sales: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704631504575532493871407232.html?mod=dist_smartbrief

Shopping pink at the grocery store can bring benefits - but read the label's fine print: http://www.app.com/article/20101003/ENT05/10030308/Shopping-pink-at-the-grocery-store-can-bring-benefits-but-read-the-label-s-fine-print

The 5 new rules of crisis management in Social Media: http://thebrandbuilder.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/the-5-new-rules-of-crisis-management-in-social-media/

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217382

Linkedin - The Social Network That Gets Down to Business: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/30/technology/personaltech/30basics.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=technology&src=me

The world's worst digital marketing advice - http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27681.asp

The "Ultimate" Small Business Marketing Guide: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/The-quot-Ultimate-quot-Small-Business-Marketing-Guide/ba-p/38252?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

From the Home Office to Main Street – The Ultimate Guide to Green Small Business! http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/From-the-Home-Office-to-Main-Street-The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Green/ba-p/37662?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

SBA Announces Improvements to SBIR Program ( Small BusinessInnovation Research Program)- http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/SBA-Announces-Improvements-to-SBIR-Program/ba-p/37620?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

Is the Business Lunch Dead? Nine Tips to Entertain Without Blowing Your Budget - http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Is-the-Business-Lunch-Dead-Nine-Tips-to-Entertain-Without/ba-p/37530?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-100610-_-weekly-_-community

A Bicentennial Tribute: Abraham Lincoln on Stamps at http://www.stamps.org/Albums/Lincoln.pdf

Invitation to attend Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th

You are invited to the first DC Network of Nonprofit Professionals and Arocho Law Office Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th from 500pm to 630pm at Mio Restaurant & Cafe, 1110 Vermont Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC 20005-3575. Connect with others, and meet members of the DC Network Network of Nonprofit Professionals. There is no cover charge, but attendees pay for their own food, drink and tip. Feel free to bring along friends or co-workers. We look forward to meeting you!

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 26th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 26th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Consider your competitors as colleagues, too: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/edmunds/2010-09-29-competitors-colleagues_N.htm

5 Takeaways Marketers Could Learn From Mr. Rogers of PBS Children TV: http://www.fastcompany.com/1691558/5-takeaways-marketers-could-learn-from-mr-rogers?partner=rss

New App Clues You in on What People Think of Your Website: http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2010/09/new-app-clues-you-in-on-what-people-think-of-your-website.php

7 Easy Steps to Bootstrapping Success: http://www.inc.com/magazine/20101001/7-easy-steps-to-bootstrapping-success.html

Translating your property maintenance business into government business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Translating-your-property-maintenance-business-into-government/ba-p/37372?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Wage Garnishment – Know Your Responsibilities When it Comes to Withholding an Employee Earnings: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Wage-Garnishment-Know-Your-Responsibilities-When-it-Comes-to/ba-p/36676?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Why, and How to Keep Your Business and Personal Banking Separate: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Why-and-How-to-Keep-Your-Business-and-Personal-Banking-Separate/ba-p/35940?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Building your Finance Team for your business- Do You Need an Accountant? Could You Benefit from a CFO? http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Building-your-Finance-Team-Do-You-Need-an-Accountant-Could-You/ba-p/37278?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Small Business Tip: Before you can bid on government proposals, you'll need to obtain a couple of registrations. First, you will first need to obtain a Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Number, a unique nine-digit identification number for each physical location of your business. D-U-N-S Number assignment is free for all businesses required to register with the federal government for contracts or grants. http://www.dnb.com/us/duns_update/

NY lawsuit by charity blames SEC for failing to catch Madoff: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-24/litwin-foundation-sues-sec-for-negligence-over-madoff-investment-losses.html

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 19th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 19th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

"Tough times have compelled small-business owners to rethink long-held business practices. But many are finding creative ways to continue their support for good causes." Despite Struggles, Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Give Back:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/business/smallbusiness/16sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=business

Some businesses are victims of social-couponing (Groupon, Living Social) success: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/17/AR2010091707048.html?tid=nn_twitter

How to Handle a Tax Audit- The Insider Perspective at http://financialhighway.com/how-to-handle-a-tax-audit-the-insider-perspective/

Attorney Arocho is Member of GWH Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee: http://www.capitalwirepr.com/pr_description.php?id=1c54bb68-bbff-3490-2ff2-4c92808798f2

Location, Location, Location – Finding the Best “Hub of Opportunity” for Your Business: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/Location-Location-Location-Finding-the-Best-Hub-of-Opportunity/ba-p/35936?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

The "Ultimate" Small Business Guide to Social Media Marketing: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Matters/The-quot-Ultimate-quot-Small-Business-Guide-to-Social-Media/ba-p/35908?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

5 Tips to Help You Forecast Sales: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/5-Tips-to-Help-You-Forecast-Sales/ba-p/36474?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

Marketing Your Business with White Papers: http://community2.business.gov/t5/The-Industry-Word/Marketing-Your-Business-with-White-Papers/ba-p/35954?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092210-_-weekly-_-community

Mio Restaurant in Washington, DC has excellent food and a great ambiance! Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Mio-Restaurant-Cafe/96171401820

Jimmie V. Reyna Nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Jimmie V. Reyna has been nominated to fill the open slot on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Reyna was one of the nominees named by President Obama last Wednesday.

The Court has nationwide jurisdiction of appeals arising from, among others, federal district courts, the Court of International Trade, the U.S., Court of Claims and a variety of agencies involving a number of subject matter areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, and certain money claims against the United States government. Mr. Reyna is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Williams Mullen. He is a leading legal expert on international trade.

Mr. Reyna is extraordinarily qualified to serve on the bench. He is an international trade legal scholar, prolific writer, extraordinary legal practitioner, and exceptional community leader. He is the author of several books on international trade and several articles.

For further information please visit: http://www.williamsmullen.com/williams-mullen-partner-jimmie-v-reyna-nominated-to-the-us-court-of-appeals-for-the-federal-circuit-09-30-2010/