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For SMBs, PayPal Could Mean Risky Business
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:33 PM ET | Feb 8, 2010
Many small businesses that deal with PayPal do so because they don't see any viable alternatives. In some cases, however, I wonder if these companies are really aware of the risks they are taking.
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Can Your Facebook Friends Sink Your Credit Score?
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 06:58 PM ET | Jan 25, 2010
Want more proof that there is a downside to social networking? Look no further than the latest nitwit banking industry scheme to determine your creditworthiness.
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Taking A Dim View Of Cloud Data Storage Privacy
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:02 AM ET | Jan 8, 2010
The FTC is taking a closer look at how cloud computing service providers handle data privacy issues. Is this really a step in the right direction, or another bureaucratic exercise in futility?
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Tax Breaks Aim To Encourage Telework Programs
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:05 AM ET | Jan 1, 2010
Wondering how remote access technology can benefit your company's bottom line? Don't forget to factor the potential tax benefits into your calculations.
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Tape-Based Storage: Not Dead Yet!
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:38 PM ET | Dec 16, 2009
Is tape dying as a long-term storage medium? It depends upon whom you ask -- although it is significant that this is even an open question.
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Federal Data-Breach Bills: The Tip Of The Iceberg
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:45 PM ET | Nov 13, 2009
The Senate is considering two bills designed to revamp federal consumer data-privacy rules. But anyone who thinks these bills represent a wake-up call has already been sleeping way too long.
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FBI: SMBs Losing Millions To Cybercrooks
Posted by Keith Ferrell 10:39 AM ET | Nov 4, 2009
Cybercrooks may have tried to nab as much as $100 million from small and midsized U.S. businesses in payroll scams over he last year. Now the FBI is talking about how to protect yourself from this automated threat.
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Lithium Batteries On The Hot Seat Over Airline Fires
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:35 PM ET | Oct 27, 2009
The mantra for today's portable device batteries is "better, stronger and longer." When they take to the sky, however, "snap, crackle, pop!" might be more appropriate.
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Open Source Scores A Big White House Win
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:44 PM ET | Oct 26, 2009
President Obama wants to encourage open and transparent government. What better way to accomplish this task than by using open and transparent software?
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Putting An End To The Patent-Troll Plague
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:02 PM ET | Oct 9, 2009
How bad will things have to get before the U.S. legal system finally slams the door on patent trolls? We might find out very soon.
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Open Source: One Sure Way To Keep Piracy At Bay
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:36 PM ET | Aug 26, 2009
The software cops are just a phone call away from showing up at your small business. It's your job to figure out how to slam the door in their faces.
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Why Microsoft Still Wins -- Even If Microsoft Loses
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:52 PM ET | Aug 21, 2009
According to so much recent news coverage, the world is still hurtling towards Life Without Office. I think it's worth raining, one last time, on this misguided parade.
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What Are Small Businesses Afraid Of?
Posted by Fredric Paul 12:07 PM ET | Aug 18, 2009
According to a new study from the folks at Warrillow & Co., what scares SMBs is very different from the "pain points" they face. And effective marketing tops the list of biggest fears.
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Get A Grip: Microsoft Word Isn't Going Anywhere
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:55 PM ET | Aug 12, 2009
Here is what yesterday's Microsoft Office legal "bombshell" means to your small business: nada. Zip. Zilch. Nothing to see here, move along.
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Online Sales Tax Brouhaha Hits More SMB Amazon Affiliates
Posted by Fredric Paul 08:34 PM ET | Jun 29, 2009
Amazon.com has dropped affiliate relationships with small businesses in North Carolina and Rhode Island as the states prepare to implement new laws requiring the company to collect online sales tax.
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