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Say Goodbye to XP
According to Inc., Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP in April. Businesses will have the option to update to Windows 7 or 8. Of course, many users will stick with Windows XP despite its lack of support.
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Companies Not Investing in New Employees
A new survey by Brother shows 72 percent of respondents think investing in technology will bring a bigger return on investment than hiring new employees, reports Fox Small Business.
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Rethink BYOD
According to Forbes, BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, policies can leave companies open to security breaches. The cost savings from letting employees use their own devices is outweighed by the cost of recovering from a cyber attack.
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SBA to Award Grants to Support R&D, Small Business Innovation
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will award grants to state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities to support programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program. Applications for the grants are open now through April 11.
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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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