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The top 50 software products small business employees can’t live without

Thursday, 13 October 2016
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Business SoftwareWith small businesses facing an almost 50-50 chance of failure, business owners are seeking out the tools to help guarantee their success. While no tool is a guaranteed win, companies can arm themselves with the experiences of other small-businesses like them to help inform their decisions when determining the tools that can aid in achieving their goals. Read more...
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Should you store your company data in the clouds?

Wednesday, 27 July 2016
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cloud posIf you thought storing your small business’s data on the clouds ensured not only nearly constant access to it from anywhere in the world while also promising complete confidentiality, think again. As long as there are cyber-hackers capable of encroaching private information, there are risks associated with storing your company’s proprietary data on the clouds. Fortunately, however, steps can be taken to decrease the likelihood that your company’s cloud data will be hacked. Read more...
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Magnetic strips, Chips and PINS, Oh My

Wednesday, 13 July 2016
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chip pinTime was when a credit card was used to make a purchase, the clerk used to have to make an imprint of the card using an unwieldy device that made a copy of it on carbon sheets. Sometimes, the ink from the carbon marked your fingertips, or the clerk’s, but it was the technology of the day and what we had. Furthermore, most purchases were made in-person, unless you were willing to shell out considerable fees for delivery. Read more...
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Not So Fast, Website

Thursday, 09 June 2016
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The website. It made promises. It was supposed to be the solution to your future success as a small business owner. Make your website look professional and watch the sales roll in, they said. Produce great content on your website and you’re destined for revenue, they said. Build your website yourself, it’s easy, they said. Read more...
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3D Printing New Jobs and Small Businesses

Wednesday, 01 June 2016
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3d printerUS manufacturing output has steadily increased since the end of World War II, but manufacturing jobs peaked around 1975 and have been declining ever since. As we lose jobs to faraway places, a big question arises: What are Americans to do for work? 3D printing may be a big part of the answer to that question. It is already creating jobs, many of which are small businesses. Read more...
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Microloans can mean big futures for entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 13 January 2016
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microlending loansMicroloans, which are small loans made to entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them establish or grow their enterprises, began as an emancipation and business movement in Bangladesh in 1976. An economics professor became frustrated with the cycle of poverty in his native country, leading him to launch a bank project to study the viability of offering banking services to poor entrepreneurs being exploited by local money lenders. Read more...
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Employers Must Adapt To The Reality Of BYODs

Wednesday, 18 November 2015
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byod strategy 1“Employers simply cannot afford not to maintain some control over these devices. The key is to clearly communicate expectations and boundaries up front, and to document agreement to them,” says Columbus attorney Bill Nolan, managing partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The devices Nolan is referring to might sound like a Who’s Who in Technology, but whether a smartphone, tablet or iPhone, people’s “devices” are a reality of life, both at work and at play. Read more...
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SMB Benefits from Switching to a Cloud-based Communication Solution

Tuesday, 03 November 2015
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rotary phoneSmall businesses tend to think of their telephones as a utility that is necessary, but somewhat of a depreciating asset. While some look at a handset as an antiquated piece of technology, the desk staple is more than a paperweight and can actually work as a revenue-generating tool. Read more...
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Cybersecurity: What Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know

Thursday, 12 March 2015
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cyber attacksOver the past year, there have been many high-profile security breaches involving some of the largest retailers, technology companies, health insurance companies and entertainment companies in the U.S. If cybercriminals can break into large corporations’ websites, there is no telling what damage they can do to small businesses. No matter how you look at it, there is a high price to pay for not protecting a company’s website and network. Read more...
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Infographic: Promoting Data Security in the Workplace

Tuesday, 17 February 2015
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data securityNo matter the workplace, data security is often a top concern for management professionals. Security breaches can end up threatening the livelihood of employees and entire companies alike, depending on how severe they are. There are solutions available to many common professional data security problems. However, understanding the surrounding statistics is often the first step. Read more...
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