Your lowly cell phone can do a lot more than let you “talk, talk, talk, talk, talk”. But with the right know how can be a true communications tool. The NY Times writes Second, my state just passed a new hands-free cellphone driving law. I should have been all set, since our Toyota Prius has [...]
I’m a huge proponent of using VOIP (Voie Over the Internet) for telecommunications, however, you really have to make sure that your VOIP condut is secure. Concerns about the security of Internet protocol (IP) telephony systems may slow adoption of the technology by small and mid-sized businesses in the United States, research commissioned by the [...]
While I personally feel that small business are BETTER served and can do more for their businesses by using Microsoft products such as Windows 2000 or XP operating system and Microsoft Office, there ARE alternative solutions. Tony Bove is only too happy to explain how to become liberated [from Microsoft] in his new book, “Just [...]
There comes a time when you realize that you don’t want to be stuck behind the counter selling products, but would love to sell products WHERE YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE AT. With Power Swipe you get a fast and secure method of accepting payments from your customers in the field, without compromising their personal information. Check [...]
If you are looking for the perfect tech gift for that special business person reviewing the WIRED Magazine’s second annual consumer product buying guide, WIRED TEST could be very useful. A hip and comprehensive resource for comparing products, WIRED TEST is a “bookazine” that will be available on newsstands from November through January, just in [...]
Cnet writes Intel introduced a new storage product on Thursday, promising greater backup, disaster recovery and regulatory compliance capabilities for small and midsize businesses. The Intel Storage System SSR212MA includes software and hardware to build a storage area network using Internet protocols and infrastructure, a cheaper alternative to fibre-channel systems, the company said. The system [...]
I continue to be impressed with Verizon‘s customer service! My phone was recently lost and today a new phone came that I ordered from an online company. Why? Well phone companies give you great deals when you sign the initial contracts (2 years or so) as they recoup the cost of the phone. However if [...]
A recent report by Consumer Reports suggests that consumers are scared to buy online and I might add – with a good reason. I buy online all the time and have had no problems (yet). However there are many others who buy online and get scammed (lose money or have their identities stolen). Not buying [...]
UPS is a HUGE business that would appear to only SELL to smaller businesses. However, this GIANT is constantly improving how they move a package from A to B. If you deal with package logistics in your small business, there is a lot you can learn. Cnet writes The company is more than halfway through [...]
Remember, don’t let blogs pass you by. They are not a fad or just for nerds. In so many ways blogs are a POWERFUL way to communicate and every small business should consider if a blog is for them. Build A Better Blog writes We are only beginning to harness the powerful marketing capacity of [...]
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