Accounting & Finance

BI Trumps ERP For Ski Maker

January 6, 2010 | Executives at the midmarket sporting goods company Rossignol North America get sales and inventory information from PivotLink, a software-as-a-service-based business intelligence system.
By Doug Henschen, Courtesy of InformationWeek

What To Expect When You're Expecting A Recovery

October 27, 2009 | A trio of new surveys makes it clear that while small busineses are hoping for an ecomomic recovery soon, many remain worried that a double-dip recession could drive them out of business.
By Fredric Paul

Read The Fine Print, Or Why Vendor Contracts Matter

October 26, 2009 | Not reading a contract for services thoroughly can have big implications down the road. Small and midsize businesses need to read the "fine print" in a vendor service contract. Here's what to look for.
By Monique L. Myers

IT Asset Management

October 6, 2009 | New services can automate the tracking of IP devices -- from PCs to printers -- on your company's network. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough on how to justify the investment. (Free bMighty registration required to view entire slideshow.)

How Smaller Companies Can Save Big On Mail And Shipping

October 1, 2009 | When choosing among online postage services, postage meters, and fulfillment services, the right choice depends on what -- and how much -- you've got to ship. We explain the details -- and the pros and cons -- of each option.
By Merrin Muxlow

Intuit's New QuickBooks 2010 Eases Installation, Improves Reporting

September 28, 2009 | The latest version of the popular small-business accounting software also speeds editing of multiple list entries and makes it easier to customize forms and reports. Plus: new links to services like document management and e-mail marketing.
By Fredric Paul

Invoice Factoring: Smart Financing or Risky Business?

September 17, 2009 | Invoice "factoring" can get you paid fast, but it also poses special risks. Here's what you need to know to keep from getting burned when selling your unpaid invoices.
By Merrin Muxlow

IBM's Cognos Express Brings BI To The Midmarket

September 14, 2009 | IBM's new Cognos Express -- introduced along with LotusLive Mobile and the IBM Mashup Center -- uses a modular approach to make it easier and less expensive for midsize companies to take advantage of business intelligence.
By Fredric Paul

Electronic Document Storage For SMBs

July 23, 2009 | Electronic document storage system may not lead your company to the paperless office, but it just might save you some money while helping to save the planet.
By Merrin Muxlow, Courtesy of Resource Nation

SMBs Do Software Different

June 22, 2009 | New research reveals that small and midsize companies use and buy software differently than enterprises do. Check your plans against your peers to make sure you're following best practices.
By Fredric Paul

Mid-Market Hero: SAFE Credit Union Introduces Online Features To Compete With Big Banks

May 11, 2009 | Faced with growing demand from customers for online banking services, SAFE Credit Union turned to a familiar provider of consumer accounting applications to introduce big bank functionality without spending big bank bucks.
By Scott Koegler

bMighty News Flash: Thursday April 9, 2009

April 9, 2009 | Today's top tech news for small and midsize businesses: SBA Lending, FCC Broadband, Ad Spending Increases, Internet Surpassing TV, Yahoo Loses Toolbar, SMB App & Service Market Growth, Linux Poised For Recovery, Paragon Partitioning Software, Social Networks & Software Developers, SMS Spam Ban, Virgin Mobile Pricing, iPhone Memory, 802.11n Routers, Bluetooth 3.0, SMB Security Survey, Conficker Redux. . .
By bMighty Staff

9 Cloud Storage Services For Your Business

April 9, 2009 | Storage can be expensive to manage and maintain, not to mention the constant need for more disk space. By using cloud computing for data storage, business owners can take advantage of more attractive pricing and minimize ongoing costs while integrating a host of new features available from different vendors.
By George Crump

bMighty News Flash: Tuesday April 7, 2009

April 7, 2009 | Today's top tech news for small and midsize businesses: Windows dominates netbooks, Windows XP zombie, Nehalem Apple xServe, virtualization benefits, Drobo 8-bay storage, cell phones on a plane, next iPhone, no Skype on some iPhones, LTE market predictions, MetroPCS landline, Salesforce.com Mobile Lite, Android goes beyond mobile, Trend Micro SaaS security, security fears, Google local search, Xcerion iCloud, BusinessObjects. . .
By bMighty Staff

bMighty News Flash: Monday April 6, 2009

April 6, 2009 | Today's top tech news for small and midsize businesses: Sun doomed without IBM? YouTube losing big, Federal Stimulus for IT, online ad rates decline, AdWords trademark ruling, Ubuntu for Amazon cloud, Mac clones, XP incentive for Win7, Android tablet, Panasonic reorg, Microsemi PoE, Netgear ReadyNAS, Koobface fighters, fraud v. personal safety, Facebook's Haystack, Chrome EULA kerfuffle, RatePoint SMB reviews. . .
By bMighty Staff

bMighty News Flash: Friday April 3, 2009

April 3, 2009 | Today's top tech news for small and midsize businesses: Karen Gordon Mills confirmed to for SBA, Google buying Twitter? No-contract 3G modem, rural 4G broadband, Office for iPhone, WiMax as Betamax, free WiMax in Silicon Valley, Verizon app store, Conficker Symantec scam, PowerPoint security hole, Amazon Elastic Map Reduce. . .
By bMighty Staff

bMighty News Flash: Thursday April 2, 2009

April 2, 2009 | Today's top tech news for small and midsize businesses: SBA appointee talks SMB credit, small business tax burden, Dell Vostro update, $50 netbooks, Netsuite connects to Salesforce.com, SMS spam, Palm Pre, Conficker, Twitter search, e-signatures, cloud services, Salesforce.com adds Twitter. . .
By bMighty Staff

Financial Crisis Survival Kit

April 2, 2009 | In the face of the current financial crisis, small- and midsize-business owners need strategies, tips, and tricks to help their companies weather the storm and emerge poised for the future.
By bMighty Staff

Should You Socialize Your Hiring?

April 1, 2009 | Some midsize companies, like MTM Technologies, are using social recruiting to attract better talent with lower recruiting costs by tapping employees' social networking contacts.
By Rusty Weston

Q&A With Microsoft's Glauco Ferrari: Ways To Rise Above The Recession

March 31, 2009 | If your business is hunkering down, hoping to ride out the recession, Microsoft's Glauco Ferrari has some words of wisdom: Strive to improve customer relations and increase your employees' productivity in order to be competitive. And definitely have a plan.
By Jennifer Moline

7 Ways For Your Businesses To Go Green

March 22, 2009 | Taking your business green is not only good for the environment; it's also good for your bottom line. But it used to be that it was only the big guys that could afford the infrastructure required to implement green initiatives. Those days are long gone. Small and midsize businesses can now go green without breaking the bank -- and we've got seven of the best ways to do it
By Naomi Grossman

How To Buy Hardware For Your Business

March 9, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses need to invest in hardware, but during these tough economic times, any purchase must be done wisely. bMighty talked to some experts about when to upgrade your equipment and what to consider when buying hardware.
By Jennifer Moline

Q&A With René Lacerte Of Bill.com: Preserving Cash Flow With Collaboration

March 5, 2009 | Taking smaller companies beyond the paper-and-pencil form of bookkeeping, Bill.com is a software-as-a-service solution that automates accounts payable, check writing, and business document filing. Its founder, René Lacerte, discusses how small and midsize businesses can harness control of their cash flow.
By Benjamin Tomkins

bMighty Q&A: Leaders Talk IT For Your Business

February 26, 2009 | Leading executives, managers, and experts from SMBs and large enterprises share their insights and perspectives with bMighty on a host of IT issues, challenges, and opportunities that small and midsize businesses face.
By bMighty Staff

Tax Season Tips For Your Business

February 23, 2009 | As the dreaded April 15 tax deadline looms, business owners need to ask themselves: Do I have all my paperwork? What deductions am I forgetting I can take? How does the stimulus bill affect taxes this season? And what on earth happens if I get audited? bMighty has the answers for small and midsize companies.
By Jennifer Moline