Archive: May 2005

May 31, 2005

Surprise Dial-Up Costs...A Warning

Today I opened up my MCI bill and to my surprise had a bill for $270 instead of the...

May 31, 2005

Corel Word Perfect Office 12 - The Best Yet

I've started trying out Word Perfect Office 12 and I like it quite a bit. I've been a long...

May 31, 2005

More Than Databases: Customer Intelligence Boosts Sales & Profits

Maximizer is one of several CRM solutions that are available for you to consider. If you have NO solution...

May 31, 2005

Intranets.com Web/audio Conference Subscriptions Grows

Intranets.com is one of those many companies, like Constant Contact that does NOT issue a lot of press releases...

May 28, 2005

WSI's Internet Business Consultants

When I first heard the phrase, "Internet Business Consultant" I wanted to laugh and thought to myself - here's another...

May 28, 2005

Increase Cell Phone Coverage In Your Office

Are you frustrated everytime you step into your office or home office and realize that you can't use your...

May 28, 2005

Two Web Sites: Why One Is Junk And One Is Not

By David Strom - David Strom has been involved in computer trade publishing and editorial management since 1986. He...

May 28, 2005

19 Windows Tips - Great Job Technology Therapist

My friend Jennifer Shaheen, Technology Therapist has put together 19 (why not 20 or 15 I don't know) tips for...

May 28, 2005

Turning Software Developers Into Hosted Application Providers

IBM is becoming more and more, the perfect partner. Over the years it has continued to aggressively support its hardware...

May 27, 2005

Should You Be Using A Mac?

I've been using a PC for many years, in fact, that's all I've used and have never used a...

May 26, 2005

How IBM Is Reaching Small Business And The Challenges Ahead

IBM's one of those great companies that must shift its strategy in meeting the needs of the small business market....

May 26, 2005

Ultraportable Notebooks Mature

If you are looking for a notebook computer that can get lost in your luggage then one of the new...

May 26, 2005

Do Your Hands Hurt When You Type? Get A New Keyboard

The last time I used the traditional flat keyboards that come with your computer was MANY years ago, as...

May 26, 2005

Moving Your Web Site Beyond The United States

Most of us have started our web sites with a focus on a United States audience - easy to do...

May 26, 2005

Web Host CEO Launches A Radio Show. Should You?

Go Daddy founder and CEO, Bob Parsons, has launched Radio Go Daddy. Broadcast LIVE every Wednesday night at 7 pm...

May 26, 2005

Nokia: More Than Telephones

Nokia announced the launch of its first "non-phone" mobile device - a Linux based, WiFi enabled TabletPC. For your business,...

May 25, 2005

Corriente Networks WiFi Security: Better Than LucidLink?

Last week I covered Interlink Networks' LucidLink WiFi security solution. It is a very good solution. However, there's always...

May 25, 2005

Vonage Gets the SMB Market - Resellers

It's been interesting to watch Vonage move from a consumer offering to a mix of business and consumer. They...

May 24, 2005

Book Review: Sell More Technology Now

I was on the phone today talking with a software vendor and we were discussing how difficult it was...

May 24, 2005

EXCLUSIVE - Smallbusiness.com is BACK

Smallbusiness.com was building a loyal following of people posting about SMB topics. For various reasons, Rex Hammock, the founder...

May 24, 2005

Multi-Function Printers Are Not All The Same

Printing is not the most glamorous tech topic to speak about - but it is important. I "thought" technology...

May 24, 2005

Web Conferencing for SMBs in NY Enterprise Report

My latest article about web conferencing is in this month's edition of New York Enterprise Report You can read other...

May 24, 2005

Book Review: Databases Are So Vital To Your Business. What Are You Missing Out On?

Database are SO, SO, vital for businesses but are you using database to their fullest potential? Theory is practical....

May 23, 2005

Book Review: Share Point: Real Collaboration Without Email

With considerable help from Microsoft's broad and free distribution, Windows SharePoint Services are now gaining wider acceptance among large...

May 23, 2005

Kensington Replies About Their Locks

I informed you that some Kensington locks could be picked in seconds with a piece of toilet paper roll. This...

May 23, 2005

SAP for SMBs? You heard right

SAP, for a long time, has been known as a BIG business application but SearchSMB.com writes that it could be...

May 23, 2005

Updated PC Software From Avanquest

Avanquest USA, a publisher and developer of advanced PC software for business, professional and home users, today released Fix-It...

May 23, 2005

Dell As Your Technology Consultant

It's old news that Dell reigns in PC sales, we all know they have spread into selling music players,...

May 23, 2005

Security: Don't Self Destruct

Just to remind you, when you are updating your computer's security programs go DIRECTLY to the web site of...

May 23, 2005

HP's New Line of Printers and Solutions

In my last post, I wrote, with input from Xerox, some tips in choosing a printer for your business. With...

May 23, 2005

The Printing Wars - Which One To Choose? Xerox? HP? Dell/Lexmark?...

In April I wrote about Xerox's latest multi-function color laser printer. It is a beauty of a machine. This...

May 22, 2005

Living Without Windows: A Small Business Tries

Windows Operating System combined with Microsoft Office is a great productivity platform. However, can (should) an SMB do without Windows...

May 21, 2005

Access The Net While You Travel

When you are in your "home" town - it's easy to get access to the Internet, but when you are...

May 21, 2005

Using Corel's Word Perfect Office 12. Great Program. Lame Bundle.

I've just installed Corel's World Perfect Office 12 and I'll be reporting on this throughout the next several days....

May 20, 2005

Email, Fax, Phone - Can It Be Unified?

For some of you, checking email, then checking voice mail, then checking your fax machine is a PAIN. Wouldn't it...

May 20, 2005

We Wish Gateway's Founder, Ted Waitt - All The Best

Ted Waitt, founder and chairman of Gateway, Inc., (NYSE: GTW) announced yesterday that he will step down from the board...

May 20, 2005

Your Laptop Lock Is Worthless

I know that professional lock-picker experts can open just about any lock. However, I didn't realize, until yesterday, how easy...

May 20, 2005

Share Your Desktop With No Hassle

There's many services such as WebEx, IMConferencing, Placewhere, Gotomeeting and others that let you conduct web conferences using audio...

May 20, 2005

From PC To Post and More With Only Clicks. No Licks.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could create a document(s) on your computer and have it sent via postal service,...

May 20, 2005

Hosted Email Security Solution: For SMBs and Their Techs

I've been using DigiPortal's ChoiceMail for some time now and it catches all of my (many) spam email messages. While...

May 19, 2005

The New Windows Is Coming In 2006 - What's Inside

I have not yet had a look at the new version of Windows, expected to come in the fall of...

May 19, 2005

Security: Are You Dragging Your Heals?

With all the warnings I've given you here, and the many security articles and news you've read on other web...

May 19, 2005

EmergeCore's IT IN A BOX Expands Distribution

For smaller vendors, of any size, the way to grow is to bundle, partner, bundle, partner. This is not...

May 19, 2005

Palm: Data In A Box (iPod Killer?)

Palm has created a new product, much different than its bread and butter PDAs - the LifeDrive mobile manager....

May 18, 2005

If Students Can Easily Get Your PERSONAL Data What About Thieves?

With only a few mouse clicks anyone can get your personal information (credit information, social security numbers, past residences...

May 18, 2005

INTEL: Going Where PC's Have Not Gone Before

Intel is launching a new initiative, Active Management Technology, that is absolutely 100% amazing and shows that Intel is...

May 18, 2005

TabletPC's: Not Quite Dead Thanks To Motion

Remember when there was so much buzz about TabletPC's? Well the market has been quiet for some time, but...

May 18, 2005

Intuit Challenges Microsoft's POS Push

Today I reported, that Microsoft launched, Microsoft Point of Sale, a POS solution geared directly at small businesses. Interestingly enough,...

May 18, 2005

Microsoft's Point of Sale Solution
... Coming Next: Intuit's Challenge

Today Microsoft launches Microsoft Point of Sale (MSPOS), geared directly at the millions of small businesses that operate cash register...

May 18, 2005

Evil Twins Of Your WiFi Connection

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal's Marketplace section had an insightful article about protecting ones self from fake WiFi networks called "evil...

May 17, 2005

When You Fire Employees. Do They FRY You?

Imagine that you need to fire your network engineer. These guys have the keys to your kingdom - passwords...

May 17, 2005

Should Robin Stick With A Dell Notebook?

One of my readers, Robin, told me that she bought a notebook computer from Dell, but it was to...

May 17, 2005

Buying The Right Domain Name

I've had the domain name Smallbiztechnology.com since April 1999 and I'm glad I have it. Sometimes I wonder if it's...

May 17, 2005

Microsoft Embraces Accountants
Smart Move and Moving on Intuit

Scheduled for U.S. availability in September 2005, Office Small Business Accounting 2006 will be available in a standalone edition...

May 17, 2005

Mobile Wireless 'Net Access - Prices Are Going Lower and Lower

Imagine being able to have access to the Internet from almost anywhere. In your office or home you can...

May 16, 2005

RSS vs Email Newsletters (MarketingSherpa and Adrants - disagree)

MarketingSherpa.com wrote an excellent column advising businesses to CAUTIOUSLY use RSS feeds but to surely not get rid of the...

May 14, 2005

SMB Internet Use: Increasing and Decreasing Says IDC

Technology Research Firm IDC has released a study showcasing that increasing Internet use gives opportunities for technology providers. The...

May 14, 2005

Intranets: Simple, Powerful. The Quitet Revolution

From SearchSMB.com Anthony Ambrogio keeps track of 15,000 students, 5,000 instruments and 87 teachers in a way he could...

May 14, 2005

Technology and Summer Time: So Nice

I just couldn't help myself...it is SO nice outside and I wanted to share some of it with you....

May 13, 2005

Is Your Web Site: Customer Focused? If Not It Will Fail!

When I speak about Building Business Class Web Sites the main thing I stress is how important it is to...

May 13, 2005

Securing Your Wireless Network
It's Basic But Important Stuff

You are never going to hear experts stop talking about securing your wireless network. Why? Going wireless, means that your...

May 13, 2005

Washington Post Reporters Give a Tech Remake To A Washington Couple

There's so many people that need to use technology but so many people that have NO CLUE how to...

May 13, 2005

Hosted Applications - Stronger Than Ever

I'm a huge fan of hosted applications. If you've got broadband internet access and even better a wireless network -...

May 13, 2005

Microsoft Will Take Care Of Your Computer
But Don't Get Lazy

Today Microsoft announces a comprehensive computer maintenance solution for consumer's PCs. This new service, entitled, Windows OneCare is a...

May 12, 2005

Power To Your Laptop - Things You Need To Know

By David Strom David Strom has been involved in computer trade publishing and editorial management since 1986. He is...

May 12, 2005

Wireless Security: Really Simply. Really Powerful.

I've installed and/or used several wireless networks over the years and have never been worried about security. I should...

May 11, 2005

Boingo: WiFi In Flight Is Made Possible

Boingo provides a network of WiFi providers to offer customers a wide network of WiFi providers across the country...

May 11, 2005

GSM Is Big But CDMA Is Growing

Just yesterday, I wrote about taking your cell phone with you to other countries and explained how GSM was...

May 11, 2005

Small Business Content Continues To Grow

Today Allbusiness.com announced a deal to supply San Francisco Chronicle with content for a small business channel. SmartOnline is...

May 11, 2005

Windows Mobile: No More Pocket PC. No More Smart Phone.

When you shop for a new Windows Pocket PC or Smartphone don't expect to see the devices branded as...

May 11, 2005

Sony's Latest Notebook: A Wireless Wonder

Sony's products are often priced a bit (or a lot) above other vendor's notebooks and often it's for a...

May 11, 2005

Keep Your Cell Phone Working Around The World

When traveling outside of the United States, there is no guarantee that your cell phone will work unless you are...

May 10, 2005

Sam's Media Survey Hosts Smallbiztechnology.com and Internet.com

Sam's Media Survey hosted a 30 minute tech edit spot light with Dan Muse, Executive Editor, SMB Channel, Internet.com...

May 10, 2005

Security: Microsoft Is Unfairly Targeted

Over the years I have joined in the bashing of Microsoft for being sloppy with coding, pushing out software...

May 10, 2005

Passwords Are Not Enough For VERY Secure Data

Most of us rely only on passwords to protect the critical files on our computers. However, if you have data...

May 10, 2005

Anonymous Online? Yes.

Anonymizer.com has offered, for years, proxy servers to enable web surfers to visit web sites anonymously. Your IP address...

May 10, 2005

Palm Will Launch A New Mobile Device - Get Ready

I don't often alert you to products that are not yet here, but only "coming" but I think Palm's recent...

May 9, 2005

Secure Email In An Unsecure World

There's many email threats a business must deal with. External - viruses, phishing and hacking. Internal - an employee...

May 9, 2005

WebDialogs Battles With Price

As more businesses begin to use web conferencing systems, web conf. service providers will have to figure out more ways...

May 6, 2005

SmartOnline Snags Another Distributor

SmartOnline offers SMBs a suite of hosted applications and services for their business. As with most "software-as-a-service" offerings it...

May 6, 2005

Make Your Database Mobile - Move It From Your Corporate Server To A Mobile Device

eUnifty provides a hosted intranet for its customers, competing directly with Intranets.com. Their newest release is a soltuion to...

May 6, 2005

Dump or Secure Microsoft Internet Explorer?

WatchGuard Technologies has written a very good paper, below, which helps users who are thinking of switching from IE to...

May 6, 2005

Can You Stop Using Microsoft Office?

Over the years, there's been an up and down chorus of attention about using OpenOffice, the free or low...

May 6, 2005

Which Data/Voice Device Is Best For You?

Businesses choosing a mobile device for email, web access and talking on the phone have a wide range of...

May 5, 2005

Understanding Web Site Statistics

Eileen P. Parzek, SOHO It Goes! Contributing Writer, Smallbiztechnology.com As we go about our daily business of marketing online,...

May 5, 2005

GoDaddy and 1and1 - Beyond Web Hosting As Usual

Every web host worth its salt gives its customers tools to build a web site. Some give software some give...

May 5, 2005

Blogging Stories of Small Businesses

The San Francisco Chronicle published two very, very good articles on the aspect of small businesses and blogging. Over at...

May 5, 2005

Cheaper Laptops Can Be Great Too

I have a Gateway notebook and like it very much. But yesterday for some reason my wireless card stopped working!...

May 5, 2005

Software As A Service Vendors - Poised For Growth

I've just digested Laurie McCabe, VP SMB Insights and Business Solutions, AMI-Partners "Software-as-Services: Moving On Demand To In Demand...

May 5, 2005

Having a Web Site is Easy. Getting Sales is Hard

Building a web site is VERY easy. The hard part is having your audience do what you want on that...

May 5, 2005

Why NetSuite is Capturing SMB's Like Fish In a Bathtub

Many tech vendors say getting into and doing well in the SMB market is tough. But application provider NetSuite...

May 4, 2005

One Button Wireless Security

By David Strom David Strom has been involved in computer trade publishing and editorial management since 1986. He is...

May 4, 2005

Feedburner Added to Hot Resources!

I've added Feedburner to Hot Resources section....

May 4, 2005

Business Week Tech Section Added to Hot Resources!

I've added Steve Wildstrom's Business Week Tech Section to Hot Resources section....

May 4, 2005

Can Mark Hurd Overcome HP's SMB Hurdles?

By By Laurie McCabe, AMI Partners, Vice President, SMB Communications Research Just seven weeks after pulling the plug on CEO...

May 4, 2005

Accept Credit Cards From Anywhere

It's great to have an online business and it's great to have a physical store, but what if you...

May 4, 2005

No Connection at Hotspots

The New York Times helps us understand why we may be at a hot spot but can't get any...

May 4, 2005

Intuit's Scott Cook Opens Up With Cnet

Intuit's found Scott Cook, chairman of the executive committee of Intuit's board spoke with Cnet on a range of...

May 4, 2005

Credit Card Companies Push SMBs to Get More Secure

As online credit card fraud rises, credit card companies are starting to crack down REAL hard on smaller merchants...

May 4, 2005

Blogging For Business: A World of Conflicts

Yesterday I attended BDI Online's excellent, Blogging for Business event. There was a keynote by Robert Scoble, Microsoft's most famous...

May 3, 2005

Small and Medium Businesses Rank Mobility Applications As Top Priority in Keeping Their Companies Running Smoothly

Below is a press release by AMI-Research about mobile technology. The mobile solution is good that's why I'm posting it...

May 3, 2005

Happy Birth Day MarketingSherpa

MarketingSherpa Celebrates Five Years of Publishing Case Studies and How-to Reports for Advertising, Marketing and PR Professionals I've been reading...

May 3, 2005

Intuit Gets Physical

Intuit's Quick Books Point of Sale gives customers an easy to use and feature rich "cash register" (but so...

May 3, 2005

Peer To Peer Networks Will Invade Your Business

Right now the hottest peer-to-peer applications are for consumers, especially with file sharing. Enabling your PC to share files...

May 3, 2005

Geek Dinner - Bloggers Get Together in NYC

Last night I attended and video taped my first and hopefully not last Geek Dinner where bloggers get together to...

May 2, 2005

Free Remote Access Of Your PC

I was just reading in Cnet Editor Rafe Needleman's blog that remote control/access service LogMeIn is free....

May 2, 2005

Email Newsletters Get Advertising Results

It's amazing how every industry has "fashion". Clothing, music...and technology. Now the hip thing is blogs and RSS feeds but...

May 2, 2005

Microsoft Works On A PDF Replacement

Adobe owns the largest share of electronic document software with its popular and nearly ubiquitous PDF file format, but Microsoft...