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President Obama Promotes the Power of Small Business

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Matt Hymel

Large corporations may be battling through economic shortcomings and political criticism, but the small business industry has taken off as a prime source for economic revival. If you have any doubt about the influence of small businesses on America, just ask the government's primary small business supporter: President Barack...  Read more >

4 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Build Local SEO

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 by Matt Hymel

Small business owners know the importance of effective marketing. They also know that the notion, "if you build it, they will come," doesn't apply to small enterprise success. With an economy driving individuals to pursue local or small business opportunities, there are several cost-effective ways to reach out to potential c...  Read more >

Firefox Impresses Users with Interface and Security Updates

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by Matt Hymel

While Internet Explorer sits on top of the browser share and Google Chrome embraces its momentum, Mozilla's Firefox browser could potentially lose ground in the competitive landscape. However, they are doing their best to prove why their user base (and prospective users) continues to rely on Firefox for web viewing entertain...  Read more >

Increase in IT Spending Points to IT Innovation

Monday, July 26, 2010 by Matt Hymel

While the debate on stimulating economic turnaround continues, one industry is already returning to form. According to a report from Forrester, "U.S. IT goods and services spending will jump 9.9 percent in 2010, compared to 7.8 percent growth worldwide." Not only is this number encouraging, but it represents a 1.5 percent i...  Read more >

Apple Targets the Small Business Market

Friday, July 23, 2010 by Matt Hymel

Microsoft has seen its fair share of success recently. In a blog post, the Microsoft Windows Team revealed that 175 million copies of Windows 7 had been sold, a record pace of over 7 copies sold per second. Furthermore, 16% of all PCs in the world now run on Windows 7, quite a feat for a product launched less than a year ago...  Read more >

500 Million Reasons Small Businesses Should Join Facebook

Thursday, July 22, 2010 by Matt Hymel

Social media has turned into a global phenomenon as evidenced by this week's announcement from Facebook headquarters. At 500 million members, Facebook hit the halfway point to a billion users, a feat unheard of merely 5 years ago (when Facebook launched). As the internet continues to permeate all aspects of life, social medi...  Read more >

Move Over, iPhone: 5 Reasons Android Now Works for Small Enterprise

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by Matt Hymel

While large corporations usually depend on certain hardware manufacturers for their technology, today companies are adjusting to their employees mobile and computer preferences. With the market growing beyond Microsoft for operating systems and Hewlett-Packard for technology hardware, consumer options have turned into corpor...  Read more >

Go Blog About It! 6 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Maintain a Blog

Friday, July 16, 2010 by Andrew Crago

Successful companies are starting to realize that the key to development and growth is respecting your consumer. The idea of honesty and transparency goes a long way for customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Small businesses understand the importance of face-to-face communication with clients - this builds confidence and ...  Read more >

The Five Cs That Make Small Business SEO Work

Thursday, July 15, 2010 by Matt Hymel

In the beginning, excitement and opportunity flood the minds of entrepreneurs beginning a venture into small business ownership. The very idea of making a difference in people's lives is reason enough to work hard towards a service or product dedicated to consumers. Some small businesses even start on a wing and a prayer, on...  Read more >

The Human Side of Small Business – Keeping Your Employees (and Yourself) Balanced

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Matt Hymel

Business can be good or bad, surging or receding, nonexistent or overwhelming. One important goal of small business management is the ability to find motivated, hard-working individuals that represent your company's mission statement. This can be a difficult process for some small business owners-juggling a growing business ...  Read more >


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