Information Technology Security for Small Business

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Technology
From http://www.youtube.com 1235 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 11:48 pm
This video from the U.S. Department of Commerce on information technology security may sound a bit shrill and paranoid from time to time but in view of recent cyber attacks against Twitter and the presence of potentially sensitive information online as part of many small business operations today it can be very sobering as well. Could access to a single code or piece of technology in your small b Read More

The Salesperson as Leader

The Salesperson as Leader Avatar Posted by SkipAnderson under Sales
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 1236 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 7:16 pm
Leadership traits are always sought after in management and executive positions, but it's less common, and unfortunate, that all companies don't require leadership qualities in new hires within the sales discipline. One way salespeople can sell more is by acting as a leader. Leaders have the ability not only to Read More
Up and coming web design trends for 2010 are explored. Topics include flashy is out, practical is in, a real presence behind your site, analytics, widgets, apps and more.

2010 may title the scale of small busines websites over the 50% limit Read More

4 Signs Your Business Partnership will Fail | CFOwise

4 Signs Your Business Partnership will Fail | CFOwise Avatar Posted by CFOWISE under Startups
From http://www.cfowise.com 1236 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 1:29 pm
Business partnerships are one of the most unique and trying relationships we will ever enter.  Some work, but most fail.  Here are some of the common signs that your partnership may be headed the wrong direction. Read More

I Don’t Have an iPhone, Here’s How I Survive

I Don’t Have an iPhone, Here’s How I Survive Avatar Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Technology
From http://mobile.techcocktail.com 1237 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 11:38 am
The article is designed to reiterate that you have to decide whether a technology is helping you in your business when you decide to upgrade. Like Ramon Ray ( quoted there) says -Technology is a TOOL. Use it to GROW your business. Read More

Add the ReTweet button to Your Small Business Blog

Add the ReTweet button to Your Small Business Blog Avatar Posted by ryantaft under Social Media
From http://www.catalystmarketers.com 1236 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 11:31 am
Twitter is an unbelievable information sharing tool. If you have a blog for your small business, then you should have the ReTweet button on each post. Read More

Build a Social Media Business Like Ashton Kutcher

Build a Social Media Business Like Ashton Kutcher Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Technology
From http://www.fastcompany.com 1238 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on January 5, 2010 10:44 am
Ashton Kutcher, Mr. big time TV star and still one of the most famous Twitter users on Earth because of the huge number of followers he's amassed not to mention friends on Facebook, is building a social media business of a very different kind. While waiting around to see 'Avatar' over the New Years holiday, I happened to pick up a copy of Fast Company with the following article. What's amazing fo Read More

In an end of the year prediction post I wrote for OPEN Forum, I listed location aware social media tools as something that would get big time attention in 2010. (See: 5 Trends that Will Shape Small Business in 2010)

foursquare for businessThe idea behind location awareness is that people will use the GPS capabilities in today’s mobile devices to check-in, tweet, review, and refer and add the Read More

20 Small Business Tips, For Success

20 Small Business Tips, For Success Avatar Posted by TomBirches under Marketing
From http://www.qondio.com 1236 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 9:34 am
In this article you can read basic information on how to manage your business. These are just some general tips to keep in mind as you design/operate your small business. Read More

Advice On Running A Franchise As A Small Business

Advice On Running A Franchise As A Small Business Avatar Posted by jsternal under Marketing
From http://www.understandingmarketing.com 1236 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 9:31 am
Is your small business a franchise, or are you interested in running a franchise? If so then you don’t want to miss the #smbiz Twitter chat on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, from 8-9 pm ET. Join the first #smbiz chat of the new year for a special session focused on running a franchise. Joel Libava, The Franchise King, will be our special guest answering all kinds of questions that pertain to operating a Read More
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Emily Brackett @VisibleLogic Takes a Brand New Approach to Business

Not everyone can take the unique approach Emily Brackett does to her business clients each day. With a BA from … More
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