Business & E-Business
October 2008 Archive

How To Outsource Your IT Staff On A Budget

October 31, 2008 | With businesses increasingly dependent upon technology, business owners see more and more resources dedicated to supporting IT. Fortunately, business owners can turn to a host of providers offering user-friendly management solutions that can reduce the need for IT staff.
By Lindsay Holloway

12 Easy Ways To Cut Your Company's Tech Costs Now!

October 29, 2008 | Today more than ever you need to watch your company's IT spending. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to quickly reduce your business technology costs. From all-in-one printers to open source alternatives and more, get started now with these 12 simple suggestions.
By Scott Koegler

Q&A With Jeff Cornwall: Entrepreneurs, Growing Businesses, And A Changing Economy

October 27, 2008 | In the face of financial turmoil, business owners are scouring their budgets for places to reduce spending, but Jeff Cornwall, the author, academic, and leading blogger, says there are places where you shouldn't cut back, especially during a recession.
By Naomi Grossman

How To Boost E-Commerce Revenue With Community

October 24, 2008 | Building an online community can pull customers onto your Web site -- and keep them there. And the longer they spend on your site, the more likely they are to buy your product or service.
By Heather Clancy

Fear Factors: Top 10 Things That Should Be Scaring You Right Now

October 23, 2008 | These days Halloween doesn't hold a candle to the frights that technology people call the "real world."If you're not afraid of these ten technology bugaboos threatening to cripple your business and ruin your life, you're just not paying attention.
By Keith Ferrell

Business Owners Must Embrace New PCI Standard To Keep E-Commerce Flowing

October 21, 2008 | Though intended to bolster security and confidence in e-commerce transactions, the new Payment Card Industry standard also requires a significant investment from most businesses. But small and midsize businesses owners don't have a choice unless they want to shutter their e-commerce operations.
By Paul Korzeniowski

Ask Steve: How To Get Rid Of Old IT Assets

October 20, 2008 | Are there old PCs, servers, printers, or network cables lying around your office? You don't use them anymore, yet there they sit gathering dust. Yankee Group's Steve Hilton discusses what to do with your outdated technology and how asset recovery programs can save your business money and ensure you comply with government regulations.
By Steve Hilton, Courtesy of Yankee Group

Two Steps To Great Leads Without Cold Calling

October 17, 2008 | Every business needs leads, but not how to establish a steady flow of leads without cold calling. By creating a two-step lead machine, business owners can generate a wealth of qualified, permission-based leads.
By John Jantsch

Technology's Evil Empires: Who's Evil Now?

October 16, 2008 | Evil empires always have ruled the technology world -- companies so powerful, so arrogant, and so nasty that they spark intense, emotional reactions. Which ones top the list of today's evil empires?
By Fredric Paul

Q&A With Chris Brogan: Social Media For Growing Businesses

October 15, 2008 | Über blogger and social media pundit Chris Brogan shares his perspective on the value of social media to small and midsize businesses. Here's two reasons business owners can't afford to opt out of social media: cheap and free.
By Naomi Grossman

What's Next For IP Networks?

October 14, 2008 | After languishing for years, the push to extend networking technology to dumb devices is becoming reality. This move to expand IP's reach could help small and midsize businesses collect information, such as energy usage, to help lower operating costs. Plus, an increase in IP networking products should drive down pricing.
By Paul Korzeniowski

5 Strategies For Cutting Cellular Costs

October 8, 2008 | IT departments should take an active role in managing cellular phone policies and practices across the business. By implementing a comprehensive management plan, IT managers and business owners can cut monthly costs and see significant savings.
By Jayanth Angl & Candice Low, Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group