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Top Tips for a Smooth Transition for Microsoft XP Migration
With Microsoft ending support for Windows XP and Office 2003 on April 8, 2014, small businesses and consumers are upgrading to newer devices with updated technology. For people still using technology from more than a decade ago, Microsoft's new operating system and productivity software - Windows 8.1 and Office 365, respectively - will look and feel a little different. But knowing a few simple tips will make for an easy transition.
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Enterprise-Class Wi-Fi Management for SMBs
GFI Software's cloud-based solution is designed to allow IT administrators to easily monitor, manage and secure their wireless networks, optimizing performance while protecting users from wireless threats, regardless of the networking hardware deployed.
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Keeping Up Momentum After the Launch
Small business start-ups need to think beyond the launch, reports The Washington Post. Yes, a strong launch builds excitement and generates interest, but in order to be successful in the long term the business needs to find a way to sustain the momentum generated during the launch.
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Can Your Business Facebook Page Get You a Loan?
According to the Times Leader, lenders are now turning to social media to vet an applicants creditworthiness.
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Do Small Business Want a Minimum Wage Hike?
A new survey by the Small Business Majority, a non-profit that focuses on helping small businesses succeed, shows that 57 percent of small businesses think the minimum wage should be raised.
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Your Business has a Credit Score Too
According to Forbes, small business owners need to understand that when applying for commercial credit, the banks will look at both the small business owners personal credit score and the credit score for the business itself.
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New Suite of Cloud Services for Small Businesses
Cox Business has announced the national availability of Essential Cloud(TM), a suite of cloud-based business applications that provides small businesses with the solutions they need to increase operational efficiency and improve customer relationships. A Cox Business solution, Essential Cloud is designed to meet the needs of businesses in specific industry verticals.
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Citi Increases SBA Lending
Citi has announced that it lent $9.1 billion to U.S. small businesses in 2013. That raises its three-year tally to $26.6 billion, surpassing the $24 billion commitment made in 2011 in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide access to lending and capital that would speed economic recovery. Citi’s lending to small businesses in 2013 was up more than 100% from 2009 when Citi loaned $4.5 billion. Citi pledged lending of $7 billion in 2011, $8 billion in 2012 and $9 billion in 2013. Citi surpassed its goals every year, lending small businesses $7.9 billion in 2011, $9.6 billion in 2012 and $9.1 billion in 2013.
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A Majority of Small Businesses Will See Healthcare Costs Increase
According to the Washington Post, new numbers released by the Obama Administration show two-thirds of all small business that offer employee healthcare will see an increase in the cost of healthcare coverage.
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Managing Each Generation
"People are living longer and working longer," says Jerry Siegel, president of JASB Management Inc., a Syosset-based management training and development firm. "You have more generations . . . working together or attempting to work together."
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