Hostway Customers Gain Access to Growing Business Street Smarts; ThinkAvenue Helps Hostway Customers Succeed by Providing Salient Information and Insight [15th October 2003]

CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ThinkAvenue.com, a new business-resource site, was launched to give growing businesses a valuable, content-based online resource that provides informative and solutions-oriented tips and articles developed by small business experts.

The site includes general business topics, ranging from crafting a business plan to finding funding, and marketing topics, ranging from search engine optimization to building a Web site that sells.

ThinkAvenue serves as a direct link to expert advice, in addition to answering questions about starting and growing a business through an online forum. It also serves as an avenue to other important sources that can help small business owners and employees succeed on the Web. Updated with original and thought-provoking content on a regular basis, ThinkAvenue offers a unique grouping of topics and content for business issues that matter the most.

In the coming months, ThinkAvenue will continue to expand, eventually offering articles about all aspects of running a business such as human resources, finance, and operations. Suggested topics from the online forum will also be taken into account and guest experts will be featured along with regular staff writers.

Powered by Hostway Corporation, ThinkAvenue is the latest evidence of Hostway's ongoing dedication to supporting the needs of small businesses. The company recently proclaimed October "Growing Business Month," complete with online seminars, special giveaways and downloadable business articles. In previous weeks, Hostway launched its Business Information and Solutions Center, a free online resource to help small businesses maximize their investments in creating and launching Web sites. The center includes instructional guides for Web site success, as well as hosting, ecommerce and marketing plan recommendations through the BizKit and BizKit Commerce plans.

"With this partnership with ThinkAvenue, we are meeting business owners' need for meaningful content by giving them ways to increase their return on investment in the Internet," said John Lee, Hostway's director of marketing. "Hostway is committed to providing businesses with the Web hosting tools, resources and information to run the most successful businesses possible. Involvement in ThinkAvenue is another step we've taken to reinforce that commitment."

About Hostway

Hostway is one of the top five Web hosting companies in the world and is a global leader in providing reliable, hassle-free services that help businesses and individuals quickly and inexpensively leverage the power of the Internet.

Providing award-winning Web hosting services since 1998, Hostway Corporation quickly established itself as a pioneer in the industry with superior services and unmatched customer service. Today, the company supports more than 300,000 customers worldwide with state-of-the-art hosting technology and innovative Internet tools. Hostway has steadily expanded its global reach during the last three years launching offices in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

About ThinkAvenue

ThinkAvenue.com offers relevant content about business issues that matter the most to small business owners. Launched in October 2003, ThinkAvenue was developed to give growing businesses valuable, solutions-oriented tips and articles as well as an online forum that encourages the exchange of innovative ideas. ThinkAvenue serves as a direct link to expert advice, helpful business resources and topical information.

SOURCE: Hostway Corporation

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