A hosting business is an investment. Whether you plan to “cash it in” or not, it’s always in your personal interest to set a target objective for your investment’s value and act so as to maximize that value. In the last issue of Ping! Zine we discussed the basics of applying a value to a service provider operation. We saw that some service providers are able to sell their operation... 

Every online hosting company should consider the local market, not just the global marketplace. Boris Mordkovich provides tips and suggestions for web hosting companies looking to explore this often over-looked market. Columns Hosting Gurus: Web Hosting Provider Tips Installing PHP5 on Mac Effective Banner Ads Hot Topics: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward Business Issues: Nine... 

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Your server is in another state. It’s you and maybe one friend running this company. Do you really need the extra overhead of an actual leased office? An in-depth look at the pros and cons of having your hosting office at home. How Big Is Your Office? Good ideas for hiring employees online. From techs to designers, an affordable way to build your hosting staff. Home-Office Equipment A...