While the widespread use of the internet has inspired us to meet new people and share different types of information and ideas, it has also broadened criminal elements that can threaten your well being, as well as the security of your company and its finances. Small businesses in particular are targeted by these criminals because they usually do not have the expertise or the resources to protect themselves from these very real threats. Fortunately, there are ways that these cyber threats can be combated, each of which can be easily integrated into your regular business routine.…
Shortly after its inception, the cloud was the recipient of major dismissal by the critics as they termed it as a technology which would not last, a fad. However, the cloud soon proved the skeptics wrong and emerged as a revolutionary change of how IT is done nowadays.
The cloud was able to achieve the game changing status with its economical solutions and managing IT issues for the organizations completely, thus relieving them so they can focus on their core business.…
When it comes to new businesses, only about 10 percent are successful long-term. That’s a lot of pressure for anyone thinking of becoming their own boss. Although you may not use them now, it’s important to note the tech innovations that can help you not only survive, but grow. Here are 10 of the best.
1.GrexIt
GrexIt is web-based software that allows you to capture and store all e-mails. GrexIt allows you to create a repository of your past e-mail discussions for perusal in the future.…
Just a few years ago, small businesses were known for resisting new technologies and changes to the traditional business model. Today, small businesses are leading in innovation and embracing new technologies as quickly as they appear.
One of the most popular trends among small business owners is the adoption of cloud computing technologies. Gartner predicts that cloud computing will be a $150 billion industry by the end of 2013. From large-scale data storage and order processing to ERP suites and online accounting, the selection of cloud-based services and platforms is vast.…
Microsoft has made it much simpler for us to migrate our SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013. Of course, “simpler” doesn’t mean easy. If you’ve ever done a site migration, you know that a lot of work goes into it, and this is especially the case with a platform like SharePoint. Nevertheless, there are tactical ways to distill this intensive process.
Start with an Easy Inventory and a Plan
Before we look at the actual migration process, we need to get ready.…
Want to gauge how well your business do in your industry? Well, there’s an app for that – a pretty powerful one. SizeUp – super-easy-to-use business intelligence tool that can help you analyze your competitors and industry; to find exactly where’s you in the comparison charts.
How SizeUp works
It’s easy to underestimate SizeUp: Entering the site, you are presented with a clean-looking layout with only 2 fields to fill out: Your niche and your location.
What you see is just the very tip of the iceberg: Once you’re in, you will get valuable insight about your niche and your competitors.…
I have just stumbled on this amazing web app and I am immediately falling in love with it: Trello. By far, it is the most intuitive, easy to use and easy to master tool for organizing not only your business work and projects, but also virtually anything. No fluff.
Okay, I got my attention grabbed by Trello. Firstly, it’s due to the ability for me to organize my work and see everything from one, single dashboard. I badly need this to manage all the madness related to my line of work.…
Many startups in the past three years have said that they would not have been successful if it weren’t for cloud computing, which enabled them to create an IT infrastructure to support their operations without taking a bite out of their precious capital.
Unlike in the boom years around 2000, startups are conserving capital rather than spending on lavish launch parties, prestigious office space and Aeron chairs. Instead, the new breed of startup focuses on the basics that will make the business successful in the long run.…
You have this great idea to gather like-minded local small business owners in a big melting pot in which people can network, share industry-specific information and even form business partnership. You have everything ready, and your next step would be to let people know about your events.
I understand that it’s often challenging to get the words out about your small business event; no worries, this blog post will show you some web applications you can use to promote, even create your events, online.…
What I initially seek in online entrepreneurship is freedom. No, I don’t want to make millions of dollar while retiring to the beach, doing nothing everyday – that would be boring 🙂 Instead, I want to build my business around my life, not the other way around. The growing popularity of cloud-based tools has made that possible; I have more choice of tools than ever.
Did you know what’s wonderful with all the cloud-based tools? That’s right – they allow me to work from my laptop, tablet PC and/or smartphone; and yes, I can work anytime I need to, anywhere I go.…
