HostingWorldNews » e-commerce http://hostingworldnews.com All You need for running hosting business! Sat, 19 May 2012 06:48:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Magento Version 1.3.2 Now Available http://hostingworldnews.com/2009/05/31/magento-version-132-now-available/ http://hostingworldnews.com/2009/05/31/magento-version-132-now-available/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 06:43:05 +0000 admin http://hostingworldnews.com/?p=113 Magento version 1.3.2 is now available for download and upgrade.

This version includes some improvements and issue resolutions for version 1.3.x that are listed on the release notes page.

We are also excited to include in this release a Beta version of the Compiler module. This module is still in Beta and should NOT be used in a production environment for now. From our early tests this module gave between 25% to 50% better performance depending on the page requested.To test this module go to System->Tools->Compilation
We will give more information about this module and more performance statistics over the next few weeks.

A diff file for this release is available here.

Please Note: We do NOT recommend upgrading a production installation of Magento directly. Please backup database and all files before upgrading. Please make sure to check file permission before trying to upgrade through your Magento Connect Manager

The Compiler module is now available on Magento Connect. Please remember to change stability to Beta in Magento Connect Manager before trying to install it.

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Personal Asset Protection

When you’re operating as a sole proprietor, the law views you and your business as inextricably linked. Explains attorney Patrick O’Neill, CEO of http://IncorporateABusiness.com, One of the biggest benefits of incorporating or forming an LLC is that your business becomes, in a legal sense, a completely separate entity from you and any other shareholders. So in the unfortunate event that your business is sued, a judgment against your business doesn’t extend to your assets, other than those invested in the business. Similarly, your business’ creditors can only come after company assets – your house, life savings, and stamp collection remain safely out of reach.

Image Enhancement

Besides putting a virtual firewall around your personal property, you’re also strengthening your business’ image. This is especially important, because as a small E-Biz owner, you’re already at a disadvantage:

* First, as a small, unknown business, you have to work hard to create credibility with your customers. Unlike a well-known chain store, you must convince shoppers that you can consistently provide top-quality products and first-rate customer service.

* Second, when you sell online, you lack a physical storefront where shoppers can walk around and get a sense of the kind of operation you run, and whether they feel comfortable purchasing from you.

Seeing XYZ Business, Inc. goes a lot further towards reassuring potential buyers that you’ve been verified, than a generic XYZ Business. The same is true for other organizations with which you do business. Wholesale suppliers and loan officers, for example, are more likely to take you seriously. Even the IRS is less apt to audit a home business that’s an established formal entity – they believe the odds are much higher that the owner isn’t just looking for illegitimate tax deductions.

Tax Flexibility

LLCs and S-corporations were both developed with small businesses in mind, and both eliminate the double taxation of a traditional corporation. A C-corp is taxed on its earning as if it were an actual person. Post-tax profits pass through to shareholders, who must include them in their reported taxable income. For Coca-cola, this might be bearable; but for a small eBay business, double taxation can be a crushing burden. An LLC or an S-corp, on the other hand, allow you to be taxed as a partnership, so you’re not paying taxes at entity-level. You’re only required to fill out an information return for your business, and the profits and deductions pass through proportionally to the shareholders.

* An LLC is much easier to form than a corporation, and the compliance formalities are less stringent. The operating agreement can be as flexible as you choose to make it.

* An S-corp is basically a small business corporation, or a corporation that’s taxed as a partnership. It is generally less adaptable than an LLC in income distribution and imposes greater ownership restrictions.

For the entrepreneur, forming a legal entity presents a tremendous value proposition. You’re taking preventative measures in protecting yourself and proactive measures in creating greater credibility, advises O’Neill. So you’re helping yourself on the front and back ends.

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When creating your Website there are many things to think about, but lets not forget the basics. This includes your primary design plan or rather the first colors, background and words the visitor sees. Discussed below are ways to successfully execute those three components.

Color Scheme

If you already have a company logo with designated colors, use those and continue the theme. Otherwise choose two to three colors for use on your Website. Stick with these colors and use them on every page. Once you assign a pattern to those colors stay consistent on each page. Example: White background, blue writing and orange bordering. Pull out or download a color wheel. This will help you choose colors that naturally accent one another. You want to catch your viewers eye so shy away from dark colors on top of dark colors.

Most commonly used color schemes:

~Red, yellow and white
~Blue and white
~Red, grey and white
~Blue, orange and white
~Yellow, grey and white
~Onion shade, Tan, white

Page Background

The most common mistake here is having a dark background with dark writing or white background with yellow or light pink writing. This is very strenuous to the viewers eyes. White backgrounds are used most often and are safe with darker writing. If you have a pattern as your page background, make sure the colors stand out from all the background patterns colors, if not done in black and white. Be sure that your hyperlink doesn’t blend before or after it has been clicked. Links most commonly appear blue before clicked and burgundy after.

Grammar and Spelling

We’re all aware of the spelling and grammar tool on our computers, but sometimes they don’t catch everything. It’s helpful to print the page out and review it from a hard copy. The eye sometimes catches mistakes it may not have seen on the computer screen. Have a peer look over your work – this will help in finding mistakes. Watch out for grammatical and punctuation mistakes your computer may not pick up on. Ex: your, you’re, there, their, its, it’s, viewers, viewer’s and some time, sometimes.

Think simple with these three components. Complex colors, backgrounds, or words will lead your viewer away. Be inviting to your audience by making your site easy on the eyes. Don’t forget to proofread  and remember that two heads are better than one.

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Other e-commerce solutions

]]> http://hostingworldnews.com/2008/08/16/list-of-open-source-shoping-carts/feed/ 0 Magento version 1.1.2 is now available http://hostingworldnews.com/2008/08/04/magento-version-112-is-now-available/ http://hostingworldnews.com/2008/08/04/magento-version-112-is-now-available/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:17:20 +0000 admin http://hostingworldnews.com/?p=18 Magento version 1.1.2 is available for download and for upgrade through your Magento Connect Manager.

This version includes some small bug fixes for version 1.1.1:

Magento Core API fixes:

  • Added missing Mage_Api.xml in Magento Connect core package
  • Fixed wrong SOAP content type
  • Fixed fatal error when Soap extension is not installed

Invoices/packing slips PDF issues:

  • Fixed fatal errors when trying to print invoice/packingslip PDFs
  • Added missing fonts
  • Fixed displaying empty areas instead of product options
  • Fixed PDF layouts to no overlap columns when non-latin1 characters are used
  • Fixed text wrapping for non-latin1 characters in product name and options

Other fixes:

  • Fixed non-working store switcher
  • Fixed viewing sales order in admin when only virtual item were purchased
  • Fixed configurable product weight calculation in shopping cart and checkout
  • Removed php.ini from the Magento root folder
  • Added missing Mage_Adminhtml.csv and 404 folder in Magento Connect core package
  • Upgraded core/helper/string for binary-safe string operations

We are currently working on another update to Magento 1.1 scheduled to be released later this month.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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