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iPhone Tip: Apollo Fix for 1.1.3

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Apollo IMApollo and mChat are two apps for the iphone that run much like adium or trillian, they are instant messaging clients that allow you to connect to multiple types of IM networks (msn,aol, yahoo etc.).

I’ve been trying to get Apollo or mChat to work on my iphone for a few days now, but I kept getting an error where it could not connect to network. After looking through many websites I still was unable to figure out why these apps would not work. I found the fix when I was searching through “installer.app” just looking for cool apps to install. The fix is listed under “Tweaks (1.1.3)” and titled “IM Chat 1.1.3 Fix” Simply install this, and then try logging into Apollo.

If you do not see “Tweaks(1.1.3)” listed under “install” in “installer.app” you must first install “Community Sources” which is listed under “Sources”, Once installed go back to the install page and look for “Tweaks (1.1.3)”.Also note, you must have “BSD subsystem” for Apollo or mChat to work. This is located under “system” in the install menu.

I hope this helps!

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Wholesale companies missing out on Internet Sales

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Many wholesale companies have been slow to embrace the internet. Sure, they have a web site. Who doesn’t. But is it effective? Does it make money? Does it save you and your customers time? Do you get a return on your investment?

For many companies it is good to think of their web site as a branch operation. The good news is, it can be open 24/7 and requires few employees and very little overhead.

Customers want to place their orders on their own time, perhaps at home on the weekend. Companies need to make it easy for them to review your products and take immediate action.

On the other hand it must be taken seriously, and it is good to have a written business plan or strategy that will define success or failure. From this plan, a solid budget can be developed that covers the cost of developing, maintaining, promoting and growing your web based business. This requires a commitment from management to make this a success. You wouldn’t open a branch office and just leave it to sink or swim. You need to be actively involved in developing ideas and plans to get people to your online business and once there, utilize the services you provide. It’s not easy, but it is necessary. In today’s world, you need to be able to do business online or you will be left behind.

Eight ways to increase your wholesale web site business:

1. Use the power of a database driven site
2. Develop a user friendly online catalog
3. Harness the power of a shopping cart
4. Improve customer service with great design and navigation
5. Save money by using self admin tools
6. Increase sales by using SEO techniques
7. Increase sales by using e-mail and one to one marketing
8. Call bBold! Design

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