Monthly Archives: August 2007
Bloglines is the most frequent tool I use. Period. In order to keep up with the stream of information flow I use RSS feeds as one of my two primary tools for information (the other are direct media pitches from companies) It seems like years ago, I would check dozens of web sites for the... Read More
Let’s face it – when the phone rings for a retail store – there’s one of three main possible choices: Someone wants to buy something, someone wants to sell something or someone wants to complain about what they bought. In the case of Fetch! Pet Care a dog sitting and walking service franchise it needed... Read More
Buying and selling a home, used to be a very exclusive club. Restricted primarily to real estate agents who were the rain makers for buyers and sellers – the go between. But now there’s a number of companies and online services who are reducing the standard commission and making it easier and more fluid for... Read More
Yesterday was the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I have a dream speech”. Four years ago, David Strom a technology writer, speaker, consultant and a few other things with decades of experience wrote his own “dream” about wanting computer applications to work together. David writes I have a dream that one day... Read More
In July, Dell launched a new line of computers for small businesses – Vostro. The Vostro line offers a special technical support line, no trial-ware software, free online backup, no questions asked 30 day return policy. Walt Mossberg tested a mid-range computer and feels the new Vostro line is just “ok” but not necessarily deserving... Read More
CMP launched bMighty yesterday a web site offering news, reviews and all sort of other things for small-medium sized businesses. bMighty replaces SmallBizResource, which is now a blog and part of the content of bMighty. CMP’s press release reads “Small and medium sized organizations rely on the close integration of business and technology for sustainable... Read More
Gene Marks is the owner of The Marks Group PC, a 10-person CRM consulting firm based outside of Philadelphia, Penn. He sells software for a living and is a great person to write software buying tips for small businesses. He writes for Business Week Say you’re buying a new accounting, database, inventory, or order-entry system... Read More
As a home based professional, sometimes your world of communication is not as simple as you want it to be. You’re on a telephone call and need to go to use the fax machine. Or maybe you’re using your VOIP line, but wish you could switch to your cell phone to go to a meeting.... Read More
