Author Archives: Ramon Ray

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Ramon Ray, Editor & Technology Evangelist, Smallbiztechnology.com – see his full bio at http://www.ramonray.com

The Teleworker Debate Continues! Should They Come Back To The Office?

Yahoo’s new CEO Marissa Mayer, who daringly banned working from home in the corporation, has started a debate that has  people all fired up: Should Teleworkers Return To the Office? I recently looked at this topic and both sides of the debate and published an article for Dun and Bradstreet. There are certainly good reasons why…

3 Reasons To Love Windows 8 Smartphone (Nokia Lumia 928)

Tim Ray (intern, Smallbiztechnology.com) discussed why he loves his Windows 8 Nokia Lumia 920 Smartphone. He loves the email integration, the camera, the tiles and overall how simple it is to use. Check out the video below or here.

The Power of experts. Help is great. But get the right help.

Over the weekend I was getting advice in how and what tools to use to get an air conditioner to fit in a “hole” in my bedroom. I went to Wal-Mart and Lowes and between these two stores bought hundreds of dollars of hardware and 3 power tools. Guess what? 2 of the 3 tools…

Why More Than One Perspective Is Important In Tough Situations

Over the weekend (as in yesterday) I spent several hours trying to put an air conditioner in my bedroom. I took out the old air conditioner but no matter how hard I tried I could not get the new air conditioner to fit. I went to Wal-Mart and Lowes and bought 3 different tools (that’s…

Ramon’s 4 Social Media Success Tips: Be Frequent, Relevant, Engaged and Measured

Yesterday I was contacted by a reporter from a major media company, to contribute to a story. (Want to watch some of my advice on social media success? Scroll below to see the video for you) This is not the first time I’ve been contacted by a  journalist online – but most of the time…

3 Steps Every Business Can Take For A Strong Online Presence

At one time, a business marketed itself through ad placement and print materials. Today, businesses must reach out to customers in the very place they get most of their information: the Internet. From contact information to store hours to customer reviews, consumers heavily rely on Google search results. What do customers see when they type…

Content, Curation, Community & Influence: Video From Social Biz Atlanta Panel Discussion

A few weeks ago I attended Social Biz Atlanta, an annual conference put together by my good friend Brent Leary that focuses on integrating social and traditional cultures and strategies to better prepare businesses to meaningfully interact with today’s social customer. At the conference, I had the privilege of moderating a discussion on Content, Curation, Community…

4 Common Small Business Budgeting Mistakes: How You Can Avoid Them

Budgeting can be a challenge for any small business owner. Knowing when to spend and when to save can be crucial to surviving those early years. Yet small businesses consistently make a few of the same mistakes—mistakes that inevitably force them to either restructure or close for good. Here are a few of the most…

Three Things Every Business Owner Should Be Thinking About! A Conversation with Shashi Bellamkonda, VP of Digital Marketing at Bozzuto Group

I recently had a call with Shashi Bellamkonda, VP of Digital Marketing at The Bozzuto Group. Shashi, who recently left Network Solutions after twenty years, talked with me about his previous role and what his new role will entail. He also shared three things that he focused on as he prepared to enter his new…

Why Solo Entreprenuers Fail. Painful Lessons from Ramon This Weekend.

I’ve been a solo entrepreneur for a long time…..it’s grueling work. As a solo entrepreneur you do EVERYTHING yourself. It’s painful. However, over the last few years, I’ve learned that creating a team and having help to grow my business is the best way to GROW. Most of my Smallbiztechnology.com team has been built using…