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Why Bloggers Need Website Security
June 22, 2012
If you are a successful blogger, one who is a prominent voice in your field (and may be even...QR Code Security Best Practices
May 2, 2012More by Allison Midori Reilly
Quick response codes, or QR codes, are the latest thing in mobile marketing. Scan a funky little square with...All Of Your Business Eggs In One Basket Is Risky. Have A Back-Up Plan!
January 23, 2013
We all know the old cliché, “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” for our moms used...Learning From Pickup Sticks: Successful Businesses Need To Plan and Prepare For the Future
January 2, 2013More by Adrian Miller
Remember Pick Up Sticks? Did you play? Were you any good? For those of you who don’t remember, Pick...
Five Ways To Keep Your Business Safe From Cyber Attacks
May 30, 2013
It might seem like no one is safe anymore from malicious browser-based cyber-attacks. Even the U.S. Department of Labor...47 Year Old Small Business Builds Custom Apps And See’s Big Results
May 1, 2013More by Amy Post
Illinois-based Bahrns Equipment is a 35-person, family-owned company specializing in heavy equipment rental and supply. Like many other small...
Small Businesses Can Achieve Global Sales Through Technology
August 9, 2011
Portfolio.com, a leading news site for entrepreneurs, recently published a study from The Business Journals. The study revealed that...Why Small Businesses Need the iPad
August 4, 2011More by Anuradha Shukla
Devices such as Apple’s iPad and other tablets have definitely delivered far beyond their hyped debut as an oversized...Zimana Helps You Build The Best Digital Marketing Strategy With Google Engage and Search Metric Services
April 4, 2013
Bill Gates is believed to have said, “The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of...Four Essentials For Growing a Top Notch Contact List For Your Email Marketing Campaigns
April 3, 2013More by Ashwin Satyanarayana
While email marketing has the ability to deliver highly valuable, informative, and helpful content to your subscribers while keeping...10 Brand Tips To Pin And Win On Pinterest
February 18, 2013
Internet analytics company comScore reported 28 million users on Pinterest in December 2012. And while the number of brands...3 Photo Apps to Optimize Your Social Media Posts
January 25, 2013More by Baochi Nguyen
According to a study by Internet marketing company Hubspot, Facebook posts with images attract 53% more “Likes” and 104%...
Connected: CRM Idol Review
September 16, 2011
For up-to-the-minute coverage of the CRM Idol competition, visit the official website. The CRM Idol judges panel from the Americas –...FreeCRM: CRM Idol Review
September 7, 2011More by Brent Leary
For up-to-the-minute coverage of the CRM Idol competition, visit the official website. The CRM Idol judges panel from the Americas –...NYC Event 6/26: Selling To Why – Brain Based Selling
June 14, 2013
If you are frustrated by a long selling cycle, anxious about not closing, upset by not having a...NYC Events: Upcoming NYC Business and Technology Events (6/14 – 6/20)
June 13, 2013More by Carolyn Crummey
Here is a listing of NYC Business and Technology Events for the upcoming week (6/14 – 6/20) that we...The Real American Idol Winner: TXT MSG Marketing
May 28, 2013
We started watching American Idol crown winners back in 2002 and many of the “idols” have gone on to...Tales of the Tweets: 140 Priceless Characters
May 3, 2013More by Megan Totka
Recently everyone who follows Air Asia on Twitter saw this tweet from Denéa Buckingham (@GourmetRabbit): A very big Twitter...
Two Marketplaces That Make Shopping For Cloud Applications Easy
February 20, 2013
Today the cloud is one of the hottest fields in information technology and business, but what does it mean...Three Tips To Follow To Ensure Your Safety In The Cloud
February 19, 2013More by Charles Costa
Today cloud sharing services are in vogue, with providers offering 2GB of storage to infinite storage, all for prices...
Why Small Businesses Need Firewalls
May 8, 2013
I have been spending time this week at a small media company called Mercury Labs. Despite their name, they...David Strom: Why Online Advertising Has Many Benefits & Challenges For Small Businesses
November 13, 2012More by David Strom
From David Strom If you run a small business and aren’t an expert in online technologies, you will end up...
Eight Reasons Small Businesses Should Be Heading To The Cloud
June 10, 2013
When starting a new business, or restructuring an existing one, access is one of the biggest factors of success....MagPointer Puts The Power Back In PowerPoint Presentations
May 28, 2013More by Dimitri Jordan
With Prezi on the rise to becoming the leading competitor in delivering smooth, professional presentations, it’s hard to remember...
How Choosing The Right Technology Partner Took This Tiny Start-Up to The Big Leagues
June 12, 2013
It’s hard enough to be a start-up business, but when that business is going to be featured on a...Using Social Networking For Sales Lets You Reach New Markets
May 8, 2013More by Debbie Richards
Online shopping continues to evolve and the new trend for businesses is to use social networking to engage customers...
iSIGN Puts Advertisements on the Move for Small Businesses
November 15, 2012
Consumers have been seeing print ads throughout shopping centers for decades. Signs point hungry shoppers to pizza places, while...App of the Week – Weave: Letting Users Weave Business and Personal Life Together on iOS
November 13, 2012More by Farhan Niazi
Weave is a new iOS app that is letting small businesses, as well as consumers, keep track of to-dos...
Signpost Simplifies Online Marketing for Small Businesses
May 22, 2012More by Gerald Hedlund
Promotion and marketing has long proven to be a challenge for most small businesses. With razor thin budgets and...It’s Okay To Mix Your Personal Life and Your Professional Life In The Social Media Space and Here’s Why!
January 11, 2013More by Greg Tirico
“If you build it, he will come.” – Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams Many of us remember...
What Does Web-Based Order Management Really Deliver?
May 9, 2012
Looking for an automated answer to all that delivery stuff you have to do after a customer buys something...How Social Networks Can Shake-Up CRM – A Radio Interview With Ramon Ray and Jim Blasingame
April 13, 2012More by Hadley Jones
Ramon Ray was the guest of Jim Blasingame on the Small Business Advocate radio show, just before the Seventh...
Sightly Revolutionizes Local Business Search With Video
April 29, 2013
Sightly is a local marketing tool that allows small businesses to leverage the power of video to tell their...Paper vs. Digital: Which Is Winning The Office Battle?
April 26, 2013More by Igor Derysh
Paper-based work says a lot about your business. A new study from Adobe of more than 1,000 business owners and...
Are You Staying on Top of Technology Changes?
October 5, 2011
We all use technology to run our businesses, and some of us love the changes that technology brings. But,...5 Simple Ways To Do Big Improvements In Your Website
May 12, 2011More by Jennifer Shaheen
How do you improve your website? As technology changes and as client expectations increase, this is a question most...
Phishing Attacks On Social Network Sites Rises by 123%. Three Tips To Keep Your Business Safe!
June 7, 2013
For all its wonder, the internet can still be a dangerous place and protecting your business’ online presence from...Citrix Launch New Video Conferencing Tools With GoToWebcast
May 21, 2013More by Jonathan Keane
California tech company Citrix has launched its latest video conferencing tool for businesses, GoToWebcast, which allows professionals to efficiently...
Preparing For Disaster. Is Your Data Safe?
June 7, 2013
When Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey in October 2012, roughly 8.5 million customers were without power. In some areas,...Finally: A Simple Solution for Preventing Fraud
May 23, 2013More by Johnny Duncan
In today’s economically challenged environment, businesses are getting more and more creative in what they offer in the way...
Connect With Your Customers: Tips On Delivering What They Want and Avoiding What Turns Them Away
April 26, 2012
Yesterday’s consumers showed their love for their favorite local businesses by coming in and supporting them with their hard...Internet Security Madness Lasts Far Longer Than March Madness
April 9, 2012More by Jordan Brown
Although the NCAA’s “March Madness” is over and a new championship team has reigned supreme, the real winners are...
Virtualization and Your Small Business – How It Can Help
October 14, 2011
You’ve heard virtualization may be a good thing for your small business, but you’re not really sure what it...How to Keep Your Small Business Productive When A Heat Wave Hits
September 15, 2011More by Joseph Mutidjo
The dog days of summer are coming to a close, and this year we’ve survived another round of sahara...
The Mobile Divide: Survey Shows Split Between Small Businesses Using and Avoiding Mobile Technology
June 12, 2013
Mobile technology usage has skyrocketed in recent years, changing the way consumers communicate and access the internet, and the...Domain Dissatisfaction: What to Do When the Good .Coms Are Gone
June 6, 2013More by Jennifer Peaslee
Whether your small business has a physical location or is online only, you know the importance of having a...
50 Ways Your Business Can Get The Most Out of Gmail
June 14, 2013
Google has been working hard to make itself attractive to business users. For small businesses, using the tools provided...Thinking Of Moving Your Wallet To Your Phone? Read This First!
March 27, 2013More by Kit MacLean
While the cellphone has become an essential business tool, it can also be an open door to fraudsters. It...
Small Biz Contests, Awards & Events: Small Business Heroes, Twitter Chat #SMBizEdge, Small Business Week & More
June 17, 2013
Welcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies....Latest Small Biz Contests, Awards, & Events: Big Awards for Business, Inc, Leadership Forum, WBENC Conference + More
June 8, 2013More by Laura Leites
Welcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies....
Dell’s Shifting Focus From PC’s To Technology Services
May 16, 2011
Laurie McCabe reports on Dell’s shift from a focus on PC’s to a vendor providing an overall range of...Social Media: How Does Your Small Business Stack Up?
April 26, 2011More by Laurie McCabe
Social media offers small businesses an inexpensive, relatively friction-free way to accomplish different business functions, from generating new leads...5 Features Of The New Samsung Galaxy S4 That Matter To The Business User
March 15, 2013More by Lorien Strydom
Samsung unveiled their flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, at an event in New York yesterday. This much awaited successor...
New Partnership Creates The Most Comprehensive Source of Cloud Applications For Small Businesses
March 1, 2013
There is good news for small businesses across the globe. World renowned mobile application development pioneer App Direct has...Hackers Are On The Lookout For Mobile Targets. What You Need To Know To Stay Safe.
February 15, 2013More by Mandira Srivastava
“The problem lies with the solution”. Mark these words as you will probably know the impact of this sooner...
Tablet Based Point Of Sale (POS) Systems: Two Options That Take Your Business To The Next Level
June 17, 2013
Is your business still using Point of Sale (POS) cash registers? Is your restaurant still taking customer credit or...The Domain Name Gold Rush: Is Moving Past .COM A Good Idea For Your Business?
April 3, 2013More by Michael Eckenfels
Last summer, the word got out that ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) was hosting applications for new...Three Cloud-Based Surveillance Options That Keep An Eye On Your Business
June 17, 2013
Chances are that if someone breaks into your business, they’ll have enough of an IQ to know that your...Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising Management Too Expensive? Not Anymore!
June 7, 2013More by Miguel Leiva-Gomez
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising has proven to be an extremely effective way to market your business across the web for...4 Tips On How To Make The Most of Earned Media
June 18, 2013
Making your earned media an effective source of new traffic can sometimes be a difficult process to manage. You...What Are Small Business Marketers Doing In 2013?
May 8, 2013More by Natalie Chan
We recently shared our thoughts on how content marketing has become something of an equalizer for small businesses trying...Start-Up Tibbr Creates A Team Collaboration Platform With the Feel Of A Social Network
June 11, 2013
When you’re working in a small team, e-mail is a “good enough” platform for your collaboration needs. When your...One Stop Shopping To Build Your Online Presence. Is It Too Good To Be True?
October 30, 2012More by Nikola Krajacic
It goes without saying, but there are a LOT of different aspects to running a small business. You need...How One Small Business Used Online Software To Bridge Age Gaps and Increase Productivity
January 18, 2013
The workplace, they say, is defined not just by the kind of work that’s been done but also by...Improve Customer Service and Save Money With A Virtual Call Center
January 18, 2013More by Preetam Kaushik
Some of the biggest companies in the world like American Express and CitiGroup are known for the exceptional customer...
5 Tips Every Mobile Professional Needs To Keep Their Smartphone Secure
June 18, 2013
Brought to you by AVG Technologies, the provider of Internet and mobile security, privacy and optimization to 150 million active...3 Steps To A Guilt-Free Vacation
June 18, 2013More by Ramon Ray
I am blogging on behalf of Visa Business and received compensation for my time from Visa for sharing my views...
Five Ways To Customize Your Digital Marketing Efforts To Make Sure They’re On Target
June 13, 2013
As you promote your growing business via the business website, mobile devices, email marketing campaigns and social media, you...PlanetSoho Offers Two New Solutions For Physical Invoicing to Small Businesses
June 5, 2013More by Rhea Gaur
Timely invoicing and collection of payments is crucial for the financial health of a growing business. In the past...
The Good and Bad of Early Tech Adoption
July 11, 2011
Dear Early Adopters (EARADS), I am writing to you to ask if you have found your obsession with the...How Old Tech Hurts Your Business (Part 2). Get Rid Of It As Soon As You Can
May 19, 2011More by Robert Patterson
Last month we looked at the issues of Reliability and Productivity when considering when to upgrade. This moth we...
A Quick Walkthrough of the Linkedin Company Page
December 28, 2011
LinkedIn is the true business social networking site. As a result, Linkedin tweaks its features for businesses to really...Quick Insights on Twitter’s Advertising Program
December 21, 2011More by Sana Ahmed
Twitter has recently ramped up its advertising program. Twitter’s advertising page highlights the features of the program of various...
SXSW 2013: Video Interview with Andre Woolery, Entrepreneur and Visual Artist
March 16, 2013
SXSW had a conference track, “Blacks in Technology”, where we met with Andre Woolery, an entrepreneur and visual artist. He left...Shashi’s Video Report: SCORE Helped Create Over 80,000 Jobs Says Ken Yancey, CEO, SCORE
March 15, 2013More by Shashi Bellamkonda
This is a small business interview with Ken Yancey, CEO, SCORE which is a non-profit dedicated to helping small...Why You Can’t Ignore Social Media | 3 Tips from the Pros
March 30, 2011
So you’ve read about social media. You know it’s about people engaging their friends. You’ve even signed up for...Why You Can’t Ignore Social Media | Success Lessons from Real Businesses
March 29, 2011More by Delena Silverfox
If anyone’s been in business long enough –which in this day and age is about ten seconds– they’ve heard...
3 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber-Attacks
June 17, 2013
We’ve all heard the horror stories of cyber-attacks on businesses. Big banks, national retailers, and major websites have all...Top Seven Outsourced E-Commerce Myths Debunked
June 14, 2013More by Stephanie Faris
E-commerce is at an all-time high, exceeding one trillion dollars for the first time in history last year. In...Increase Your Video ROI With In-Video ‘Calls-To-Action’
October 26, 2012More by Tim Gray
The concept of deploying video online is no longer only a business model leveraged by big business. Online video technology...
3 Tips for Viral Business Videos: Legitimate, Concise and Original
June 6, 2013More by Tim Ray
“The Viral Video Manifesto”, by Stephen Voltz and Fritz Grobe is THE book to read if you want to create...
Post Planner: It’s Like Having An On-Demand Facebook Marketing Team
June 14, 2013
Are you running a Facebook page for your brand? Need some help with content curation and time management? Take...Build A Mobile Website From Your SmartPhone In Just Minutes
June 11, 2013More by Vincenzo Ravina
It’s one thing to visit a mobile site on your smartphone, but how about building one from your smartphone...
8 Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers
June 10, 2013
How can companies protect their social media accounts from getting hacked? Name one piece of advice or software that...Looking for a Startup CRM? Here Are 10 Favorites
June 3, 2013More by Council Young Entrepreneur
What CRM software do you use? Has it scaled well for you as your company/team grows? The following...
