Archive: November 2004

November 30, 2004

Web Log Statistics - IT IS IMPORTANT

If you want to do well online, it's important that you analyze the visitors coming to your web site. You...

November 30, 2004

NetSuite Shines the Light on Its Customers

It's one thing to read about the features of a product and service - it's quite another to show how...

November 30, 2004

When Real Life Expos Fail - try virtual

ZD Net, CMP media and others have been producing events for a long time. Events are not easy to do...

November 30, 2004

Security Policies Keep Your Security Structured

In recognition of Computer Security Day, a recently published WatchGuard white paper lays out a common-sense approach to writing corporate...

November 30, 2004

Simple Precautions to Keep Your Notebook Running Longer

NoteFix, a division of Pre-Owned Electronics and a national leader in laptop repair, has identified the most frequent problems resulting...

November 30, 2004

Could over 4,000 readers be wrong?

Over 4,000 readers, subscribe to Smallbiztechnology.com's Avantgo channel! Avantgo provides channels of content (Wall Street Jounral, CNN, Smallbiztechnology.com, etc)...

November 30, 2004

Keeping Your PC Healthy - yes even pros should read this

From time to time it is important to make sure our computers are optimized to run their best with...

November 30, 2004

Soon: HP and IBM will sell PCs no longer

News Factor writes An expected slowdown in PC sales growth could result in three of the top 10 computer makers...

November 30, 2004

What Happens When You Leave Your PC Unprotected Online?

A lot. You would never leave your car doors wide open on a busy street - would you? Your computer,...

November 30, 2004

Does Your Web Site Build Confidence and Trust?

In my presentation "Building Business Class Web Sites" one of the first and most important points I make is...

November 29, 2004

Wireless Internet Access form An Antenna

DSL and Cable are two very popular ways to get broadband internet access for your business. WiFi is another...

November 29, 2004

Learn from the UK Government: When you do upgrades - first TEST

As a small business, imagine if your IT consultant did an upgrade on your network which brought your entire...

November 28, 2004

Free Phone Calls Even Over Dial Up Connection

I can't vouch for this technology as I have not tried it. But now dial-up users can use VOIP technology...

November 28, 2004

Do you Instant Message - in the office?

It's one thing to be up late at night instant messaging with someone, but what about in the office? Well...

November 28, 2004

Arkansas Town Loses Data. Why? NO BACKUPS!

Well here's yet another warning to BACK UP YOUR DATA. You'd think that a local municipality would have and could...

November 26, 2004

The Cordless Phone Tries to Catch Up to Its Cool Cousin

While you've been stuck on mobile phones, there's many industries that still know the value of a cordless phone....

November 26, 2004

It's not pretty, but it is secure

If you need to leave your computer un-attended and want a solution that will keep thieves at bay, consider some...

November 26, 2004

Another Automated Online Backup Service Is Now Available from Australia

If you are looking for an online backup solution Backupmyinfo.com is one solution I would suggest you try. I know...

November 25, 2004

AMD's new mobile chip helps lower the price of your notebook

AMD's latest mobile chip, the Mobile Sempron 3000+ processor, is geared toward lightweight, low-end notebook computers according to News...

November 24, 2004

If you need technology help - call a GEEK

Technology is not easy and there are many business owners and employees who do not want to know about...

November 24, 2004

Battery Life - It's not long enough

We all uses devices that use batteries, the most critical use is our "business" devices like a notebook computer...

November 24, 2004

The Enemies of Your Business: Your Telecom Provider.

The city of Philadelphia, like other cities wants to offer free and public wireless internet service (WiFi) to its businesses...

November 24, 2004

Linux Server Sales Continue To Rise

Although Microsoft is still a dominant force in the server and desktop computing marketplace, Linux's share of the market is...

November 24, 2004

IBM cranks up Microsoft Office Alternative with Partners

IBM's Workplace Software is a service for mid-sized businesses which provides applications to desktop computers, PDAs and other devices via...

November 23, 2004

Getting customers to buy more online: Let Them Pay Later

"Your competition is only a click away" is burned into the minds of many online business executives. With that...

November 23, 2004

Jim Blasingame Celebrates Seven Years as The Small Business Advocate!

Smallbiztechnology.com wishes The Small Business Advocate many more successful years! This week The Small Business Advocate Show celebrates its seventh...

November 23, 2004

A Few Simple Steps Can Help Protect You From Hackers, Viruses and Other Risks

Microsoft has issued some tips to keep your computing experience secure. You experts know this already but it can't hurt...

November 23, 2004

Wirless Technology is Freedom

Wireless technology brings freedom and flexibility for those users who can embrace it. Time Magazine features "Wireless Socitey: Cutting Loose"....

November 23, 2004

Searching Your Computer: It Can Be Faster

Google has high lighted the need for users to quickly and effectively search the thousands and thousands of files (documents,...

November 23, 2004

It's Time: Get Anti-Virus Software For Your Phone

A few months ago, I would not have worried or advised users to get anti-virus software for their PDA's or...

November 22, 2004

Avanquest's Book Keeper 2005: Giving More for Less $$$ than Intuit.

Often times I get locked into a "silo" mind set, forgetting that there are thousands of great products on...

November 19, 2004

Get Technology Help with NO Hold Times and at a LOW Cost

At last Wednesday's Small Business Technology Forum, produced by New York Enterprise Report, one lady in the audience said...

November 19, 2004

E-Commerce Solutions: So Many Choices. How to Differentiate

Volusion provides a complete, customizable solution to run and manage entire e-commerce website for small-to-medium sized businesses. Volusion claims...

November 18, 2004

Can You Use An Online Service To Build A Good Web Site?

A smallbiztechnology.com reader asks the following question, you can answer him here. QUESTION: I have decided to build a web...

November 18, 2004

Email Publishing In A Box Not As An Online Service

I am very familiar with email publishing services such as ConstantContact, which I use for email newsletter hosting and managing,...

November 18, 2004

Wireless Access via WiFi - now flat rate pricing

iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS) today announced new monthly and annual flat-rate subscription plans for use of the Company's U.S. Wi-Fi connectivity....

November 18, 2004

Want a Free WEB Page? Buy a domain name at GoDaddy.com

Every business needs a web site. Local businesses, should have at least a one page web site listing their phone...

November 18, 2004

When New Viruses Spread How Fast Will You Get A Solution?

Panda Software, a leading developer of virus and intrusion prevention systems, has been recorded as the fastest company to offer...

November 18, 2004

Want to see technology before others do? See DEMO

After 15 years renown as the premier launchpad for technology innovation, DEMO has reason to celebrate. February 13-15 in Scottsdale,...

November 17, 2004

PC World Warns Against Dangerous Method of Identity Theft - Phishing

"Protect Your Identity," on page 107 of the December 2004 issue of PC World, takes an in-depth look at...

November 17, 2004

Security: How Much is Too Much? Security Experts Help Clear the Air

Yesterday, WatchGuard and TrendMicro announced the release of new/updated products. WatchGuard announced the release of the WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus for...

November 17, 2004

Microsoft Encourages More Unity and Sharing

Many medium and larger sized businesses are not Windows only environments. For these businesses, being able to manage and...

November 17, 2004

Using Snail Mail to Boost Technology

At times companies can get caught up in the "tech" part of technology and forget about traditional means of...

November 17, 2004

The Blur of Telecommunications

USA Today headlines SBC to offer Net TV, phone service and writes SBC Communications (SBC), angling for a bigger...

November 16, 2004

TechWeb.com acknowledges Smallbiztechnology.com

To all my readers, thank you for nominating smallbiztechnology.com in TechWeb's best blog contest! Although, smallbiztechnology.com did not win the...

November 16, 2004

Microsoft Business Solutions Adds Wells Fargo, Bank of America And Paymentech as Microsoft Retail Management System Preferred Acquirers

Microsoft's new retail management solution is going full force and not sitting still. What does this mean? Professional service firms...

November 15, 2004

Inside the Life of a Spammer

Do you ever wonder, how, who and WHO sends you all those spam messages? One of the big time...

November 15, 2004

Adobe 7.0 debuts

If you have been online for any serious length of time doing any serious work - you have undoubtedly...

November 13, 2004

Search Engines - check out the smaller ones too!

Often times, when marketing online the online options we think of are Google, Overture, Yahoo and other "big name"...

November 13, 2004

More information: Microsoft Office for small business management

Microsoft Office for small business management, to be released in 2005 is a major push by Microsoft. Here's more...

November 13, 2004

Microsoft: Reaching More SMB's via MS Office. Can it hit the target?

There's so many technology solutions a business can have to manage their business operations. But successful businesses, don't just...

November 13, 2004

Google your File System

By David Strom, Strom.com As I get older, I tend to forget where I put my stuff more and more....

November 13, 2004

PayPal Continues to Grow with GoDaddy

PayPal is the easy way to transact business online and MANY businesses are finding it's the perfect way to...

November 13, 2004

Ultra Quite and Cool Gateway Computers

Since Gateway recently launched an improved series of computers that are quiet (silent - trust me I heard it...

November 13, 2004

Your vote, ONE more time please!

Thank you for voting to make Smallbiztechnology.com a top 10 finalist in the Tech Web, best tech web log...

November 12, 2004

Where is Dell Going? Knowing This Answer Is Important.

Dell's success has been that is has a top notch fulfillment and inventory system and can sell PCs at...

November 12, 2004

Novell (a bit late) Sues Microsoft over Word Perfect

I have used Word Perfect for YEARS, as many of you know, but over the past several years I have...

November 12, 2004

Microsoft Leads Palm - RIM follows both

Although I favor Palm PDAs (it's so simple) over Microsoft's PALM operating system, Microsoft is quickly gaining marketshare in...

November 12, 2004

Who will you search? Google or Microsoft

Google has been (is?) the grand daddy of search for some time now. What people like about Google is...

November 10, 2004

Live Spam FREE. Use Challenge Response.

I have seen the light and boy does it feel good. Spam no longer goes to my inbox. For...

November 9, 2004

When Technology Becomes Restrictive

Last week, I found myself strangling my email performance. I have Norton Anti Virus installed and scan my email...

November 9, 2004

Black Berry - it's the winner

I can't help but be amazed at the proliferation of Black Berry's in use by so many professionals. In my...

November 9, 2004

Do Open Ports Scare You? Then Block Them.

If so, SmartLine Inc. today announced the addition of key audit and automated management features to DeviceLock, an endpoint security...

November 9, 2004

Anti-Virus Solutions from Panda Software

It can be hard to know if there is a true difference in anti-virus products such as those from Symantec,...

November 9, 2004

1and1 Web Hosting Gives MORE, MUCH MORE than web hosting

You may have seen the multi-page 1and1 web hosting ads in many business magazines offering VERY LOW web hosting rates...

November 9, 2004

How To Choose The Right Web Hosting Company?

There's so many web hosting companies from Yahoo, Register.com, GoDaddy.com and many more, how to know which one is for...

November 8, 2004

E-mail marketing is important: Can Your Service Provider Handle It

As you move your business to "e-commerce" and partner with a service provider who can help bring together your...

November 8, 2004

Fiber doesn't make it to big cities yet

Right now your choice of broadband is DSL or Cable. You could also go wireless depending on where your...

November 8, 2004

Big Retailers Know How Important Their Web Site is. What about you?

Best Buy and Circuit know that the better their web sites are, the more sales will increase. Both are...

November 8, 2004

An Online Business Isn't Just a Web Site. It should be a TOOL to grow your business.

If you still have the same web site you've had up for years and it's only a brochure of...

November 8, 2004

Linux - another interface for end users

Linux is taking the server market share by storm and is increasingly being used by companies to host web...

November 8, 2004

Use TrendMicro and ditch Norton Anti-Virus

I've been a long time user of Norton Anti-Virus, not necessarily because I liked it, but like Microsoft Word,...

November 7, 2004

Using RSS to Send and Receive Information

By David Strom One of the best ways these days to stay on top of things is to use...

November 7, 2004

Intuit vs Microsoft Point of Sale Solutions

Intuit and Microsoft are both targeting retailers with their respective Point of Sale solutions. You can get the details...

November 6, 2004

Spam Free E-mail. Is it possible? Yes.

I get hundreds of spam messages per day and have got used to simply deleting, deleting, deleting. You might...

November 6, 2004

New Small Business Accounting System Available at No Cost to End-Users

Things that are free, especially an accounting system, I would be VERY careful about using. With this in mind...

November 4, 2004

COVAD: Educating Businesses about VOIP

Thanks to Vonage's carpet bomb advertising about VOIP more and more consumers and businesses know about VOIP. They know...

November 4, 2004

Do You Use Older Versions of Microsoft Office? So do I.

On a regular basis, Microsoft, like any other company, pushes out new versions of its software - the grand-daddy...

November 4, 2004

Is Dell's winning streak in jeopardy? Read the Inc 500 hall of fame for help.

Dell is a great company and is often touted as the poster boy for efficiency, low prices and all...

November 4, 2004

Salesforce.com Adds Customization, Partners

In a play right out of NetSuite and other ASPs, SalesForce.com is adding customization features to its hosted suite...

November 4, 2004

Book Review: Business Case for E-Learning (from Cisco)

Cisco's latest book Business Case for E-Learning, The gives IT managers an excellent overview as to why and how...

November 3, 2004

Hear Ramon Ray, Editor, Smallbiztechnology.com on Jim Blasingame's, Small Business Advocate Radio Show

Ramon was interviewed today on the Small Business Advocate Radio Show you can listen to today's show via the main...

November 2, 2004

Microsoft Helps Retailers with Point of Sales System

Microsoft Business Solutions today announced the availability of retail vertical bundles of software and hardware designed for small and...

November 2, 2004

CMP Media's TechWeb Network Visitors Select Top Ten Independent Tech Blogs

Smallbiztechnology.com selected in the top 10 list Voting Opens for 2004 Best Independent Tech Blog Readers Choice Award CMP Media's...

November 2, 2004

Software Vendors: One of the Keys to HP's Success

Var Business writes While HP rolled out a blitz of products and channel programs targeted at SMB customers, the...

November 2, 2004

NetSuite has been touting their wins in receiving "defecting" Intuit customers who outgrow QuickBooks. You've seen their advertisements and you've...

November 2, 2004

Corel's Word Perfect Office 12 Home Edition

Yesterday Corel launched "Corel Word Perfect Office 12 Home Edition", an office productivity bundle for home users. It comes bundled...

November 2, 2004

Intuit Introduces Its New Line of QuickBooks products

Yesterday Intuit Inc. introduced 22 new and enhanced products and services as part of its 2005 QuickBooksÆ lineup. With...

November 2, 2004

Get rid of your spreadsheet as a database.
Intuit updates subscription software product

Quickbase is a GREAT tool, I've used it before and like it a lot. Cnet writes Intuit has released...

November 2, 2004

Gmail Security Flaw Discovered But Shows the Benefits of Hosted Applications

A security flaw was discovered in Google's email service, Gmail. But the neat thing is not that the flaw...

November 2, 2004

Your Firewall is Important

You can easily download a free software firewall like ZoneAlarm which works pretty well. However, to get even better protection...

November 1, 2004

WITI Seminar Notes: During Corporate Change Communication is Important

By Joanna SorockiCommunication is a key to any effective business strategy. As an IT Outsourcer for the CSC (Computer Science...

November 1, 2004

Do You Need Collaboration? Then unify with eUnify.net

By Joanna SorockiEunify.net is a recently announced feature-rich collaboration tool. Main features include the ability to create databases either from...

November 1, 2004

NetSuite's Reseller Q and A

Like any good software company, NetSuite is building up a channel of resellers to sell its software deep and...

November 1, 2004

The ONLY way to not have spam is to BLOCK it.

I get a lot of spam, I mean LOTS of it. By choice. If I wanted to initiate a...

November 1, 2004

Wireless for Dial-Up and broadband users

Always on Wireless has a neat gadget that's VERY useful. If you have a broadband internet connection, there's many products...

November 1, 2004

More on the OQO - the smallest computer

There's already been so much written about the OQO, but I think it's good to give you a bit more...

November 1, 2004

Video phones not just for geeks

Many of us have used a combination of web cam and PC speaker for a "poor man's" video phone....

November 1, 2004

Picking the right cell phone plan can save you $$$ and more

The Washington Post gives an excellent overview of how to shop for cellular phone service and writes Wireless phone...

November 1, 2004

Spyware is STILL a problem for many. Is it for you?

Many users are still plagued by spyware and it can be a pain to eradicate. Often times, users inadvertently...