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Running for Charity - Part II

In last month's newsletter, we introduced our charity for 2006 – The Philadelphia Race for the Cure – benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Within minutes of the newsletter being sent, we had received our first pledges. In just the first few weeks of our pledge drive, many of you have already given to the cause. As of today, we have received over $2,300 in donations to our team. And the Race is still weeks away.

This month's letter serves two purposes. First, to thank you for your support. It's comforting to know that so many of the people and companies we deal with are as generous as you've been. Second, I want to remind everyone that there's still time to contribute to this worthwhile cause. Either by joining our ITS team and gathering pledges, or by pledging to a member of our team. There is a link at the bottom of this article that will allow you to do either of these online. And remember, every pledge dollar you give will be matched by IT Solutions whether you're on our team or pledge to the team.

For those of you who may not be familiar with the Komen Foundation or the Race for the Cure, The Komen Foundation is one of the largest cancer foundations in the country and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide in support of breast cancer research. One of the main avenues the foundation uses to raise funds is its annual "Race for the Cure".
The Philadelphia Race for the Cure will be held on Mother's Day, May 14th 2006 at the Art Museum in Philadelphia. It's a 5k race (about 3 miles) that starts at 8:15am. Last year, almost 40,000 people ran or walked in the event and raised more than $3 million.

To join or pledge to our team, click here . You can either select a team member to support, or make a general donation to the ITS team. Either way, we'll match your donation. To join our team, click on the “Join ITS” link at the bottom left of our team page.

Feel free to pass this newsletter on to as many people as you like. The more people we can get involved in this effort, the better. If you have any questions about the event or about the Komen Foundation in general, please contact Lauren Kane at Lauren.Kane@itsolutions-inc.com or 215-886-7166 x39.

Thanks again for your support,
Ted Swanson, President

Setting Goals for Your Website
So your business doesn't have a Web site? Brace yourself for raised eyebrows and blank stares.

Today, it seems like everybody has a Web site, whether it's a small or a large business, an individual or an organization. Without a Web site, your business is missing out on a relatively inexpensive, yet very effective way to reach out to a widespread audience beyond your local customer base. However, having a Web presence is only valuable if the site serves a purpose and fulfills a certain set of goals that you designate from the beginning.

Begin by Being Consistent
So what should these goals be? First and foremost, before you tackle your Web site, you need to really get to know your business.

How familiar are you with your business' vision or mission statement? Does your business have a vision or mission statement? If so, review or develop them before you attempt to build your Web site.

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