Latest Stories for November, 2006
Translating Telecommunications Into Understandable Choices
My latest column is up, over at Inc Technology. I write about the wealth of telecommunications choices we have today:
Never before have small businesses had so many affordable choices for phone calls and voice messages. Everything from free Skype, to out-of-the-box VOIP services like Vonage, to…
Take the Long Distance Telephone Tax Credit on 2006 Returns
As we enter December this is typically a time of year-end planning to see if there are any last minute tax moves we still can take advantage of.
Well, all of you in the U.S., listen up. I’ve got a tip for you.
When you file your Federal income tax return next year for the 2006 tax year,…
Ten Quotes to Run Your Business By
Sometimes all it takes is a short bit of wisdom … to give you confidence, to get you through the bad times, to inspire you to greater heights.
Earlier this month I attended the latest American Express OPEN Forum in New York. All of the Forums have been excellent, but this one stands out.
Why?…
Fifty is the New Thirty and Other Truisms
Fifty is the new thirty. OK, so I’m not the first person to use that phrase.
Boomers going into un-retirement. OK, so I’m not first for that phrase either.
Still, both phrases have validity.
Much has been written about the maturing American (and British and European) populations. …
Second Life, the New Hot Place for Business – or Not?
Editor’s Note: Every week on my radio program (broadcast live over the WSRadio.com network), I do a five-minute segment at the end of each show called “Today’s Trend.” I outline a trend impacting entrepreneurs and small businesses in some way, or the beginnings of a…
How to Win a Business Award
These days I do a lot of writing, and recently I tried my hand at writing a Guide over at Work.com, where I am a “Work.com Expert.” The subject of my first Guide is: How to Win a Business Award.
From my experiences serving as a judge of small business awards, I’ve learned a lot…
Microsoft’s Vista And Office 2007 Available Early for Small Businesses
Microsoft’s new operating system, Vista, and an updated version of the Office productivity suite, will be available in the U.S. starting at the end of this month (November 30, 2006) to small businesses with five or more computers.
Through a special arrangement with CompUSA stores, the…
Online Calendar Applications — Some Examples
There are so many excellent online calendar applications today that I feel like a kid in a candy shop.
We use two different online calendars here at Small Business Trends. One is for the weekly radio show. See Radio show calendar here; RSS feed here. The other is for my public appearances,…
Sponsors: The Overlooked Element at Events
Over the years I have served on a number of boards and organizations that put on events for small business owners. Having been on the organizing committees for dozens of events, there is one thing I have learned: you need committed sponsors to pull off seminars and similar events.
Sponsors are…
Calling All Marketing Professionals – Jobs
A large telecomm provider that sells to the small business market has a number of marketing openings including a Web marketing manager and a campaign strategy manager. Positions are located on the East Coast and West Coast of the United States.
If you are interested in learning more, please…
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