Here is your chance to take action, and get informed and join millions of other people who will turn their lights off for one hour. With the devastation in Japan, now more than ever, people are looking to do more, and we can all make some small changes which will help conserve electricity, reduce waste, and help our planet.

Looking for some ideas ? Here is a quick list of ways you can help conserve energy – for Earth Hour, and Every Hour.

1. Turn off the lights – at home, at work. Open your blinds and let natural sunlight light your room.
2. Reduce Phantom Power –many electronics draw power, even when they are turned off, or not in use. Unplug those DVD players, cell chargers when not in use.
3. Use a programmable thermostat.
4. Wash your clothes in cold water.
5. Install energy saving light bulbs.

What to learn more?

Checkout a great blog post from our green friends at The Mindful Merchant.

Earth Day 2011: A Billion acts of Green.

eBillme and our staff are pleased to support Earth Hour and Earth Day and we invite you to join in our efforts. Please comment with any tips you have.

For more money saving tips in other areas of life check out our Saving Money blog category.

Top Trends in eCommerce for 2010
A webinar with Forrester Research.
Thurs. April 29, 1pm EST

Join Sucharita Mulpuru, VP, Principal Analyst, at Forrester Research for an in-depth webinar discussing: the Top Trends in eCommerce for 2010.

Find out the latest data, trends, and opportunities for online retailers, with a detailed look at the 4 key big themes for 2010:
.. Multi-Channel
.. Mobile
.. Browser Fragmentation
.. Payments

Also presenting:

Eric Goodman, Director of Merchant Support, CardinalCommerce
Samer Forzley, VP of Marketing, eBillme

Click here to register.

How do Retailers Get Customers to Pay Full Price?
And What Promotions will Payoff When They Won’t?

On Thursday February 11, join eBillme and Lauren Freedman, president of the e-tailing group, for an interactive, live webinar focused on the bottom line:

Getting Your Customers to Pay Full Price.

Topics include:
- Quicker, faster, cheaper. Delivering for today’s demanding customer.
- Promotional ploys that please the customer and the bottom line.
- Creative twists on traditional promotional tactics that inspire purchasing.
- Highlights from propriety e-tailing group’s “just released” Annual Mystery Shopping Study.
- Shopping cart best practices that ensure efficient customer checkout.
- Boosting your business with alternative payment options in cash-strapped economies.

Register now for this free webinar and find out how you can maximize ROI and increase sales.
Thurs. Feb 11, 1 pm EST.

‘How eCommerce Merchants Can Use Social Media’ will teach online retailers how they can use social networking sites for brand awareness, customer service, and to reach new customers.

During this two-hour workshop, eCommerce merchants will learn:
•           The common myths when it comes to social media engagement.
•           Tips and tricks for setting up an eCommerce presence on social networking sites.
•           How to train and motivate your eCommerce teams to use social media.
•           A tour of social media sites including Twitter and Facebook.
•           How to find and engage customers through social networking.

The interactive session is designed for eCommerce merchants interested in learning how social media can help grow their business.

Register now. See more events and checkout our weekly free contest.