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Google+: The Latest (and Perhaps Greatest) Platform for Thought Leaders
One of the best ways for a small business to get on the map is to have the CEO and/or other key members of the executive team establish themselves as thought leaders in their industry. A perfect example of this is the fact that you are reading this story on Small Business Trends. The small business…
QR Codes, Mobile Devices and Tablet PCs
In a lot of ways, less is more. Minimalists design plays to this ideal, and I do too. I see it in my need to simplify everything around me in an attempt to avoid a sense of chaos. In “The Hazards of Mismanaged Complexity,” John Mariotti says, “There are more kinds of cars, kitchen…
Top Gmail Apps and Plug-ins for Running a Business
Gmail has been popular with small businesses because it’s easy, affordable and has a lot of functionality. But you really aren’t getting everything you can out of Gmail until you start taking advantage of some of the many third-party apps that make Gmail even more powerful. Some Gmail apps…
Is It Time to Change Your Domain Name?
.CO Internet S.A.S., the official registry operator for the .co domain, announced recently that it has reached the landmark 1 millionth .co domain name registration in less than one year from the global launch. At the same time, I announced to the world (very silently) that I am moving my domain…
The iPad: An Excellent After-Hours Device
Technology is a small business owner’s friend–it can increase productivity exponentially. I first discovered this when I was working for a restaurant in the late 1990s. (I recounted the story here: The fax machine is broken! Hurry, get a website!)
A lot has changed since those days.…
65 Small Business Mobile Applications You Must Check Out
The response to my article 101 Small Business Web Applications You Must Check Out was overwhelmingly positive! Thank you for all the awesome suggestions and comments.
I decided to write this second article based on all the additional recommendations I received, with the emphasis on mobile…
Is Your Mobile Device Good For Business, But Bad For The Family?
Sixty percent (60%) of small business owners admit that they spend more time holding their mobile devices than the hand of their significant others. If that doesn’t tell us something about the pervasiveness of mobile communications, and our priorities, I’m not sure what does.
That…
Why Small Businesses Are Going “All In” On the Cloud
For the first time in my 15-year professional career, I am completely untethered to a PC. I can sit down at any computer connected to the Internet (including most mobile devices) and be equally “at home” in my work environment. I assumed this condition was made more likely because…
No Ifs, Ands or Buts: 10 Things Small Businesses Must Do To Succeed With Their Free Apps
Many small businesses have recently learned about the world of Web apps (applications) and are beginning to incorporate apps into their marketing efforts. However, what you may not know is that building a great app takes some know-how. Thousands of small businesses have built apps on our platform…
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