How-To/Advice
9 Vital Statistics For Tracking Site Traffic
November 6, 2009 | The more you know about who visits your Web site and what they do once they arrive, the better able you'll be to turn visitors into customers. Fortunately, all the info you need can be found in these 9 easy-to-measure stats.
By Allen Moon
Trademark Tips For SMBs
November 5, 2009 | In the wild and woolly world of pay-per-click search advertising, trademarking your company's brand offers some measure of protection. But it's far from foolproof. Here's what you need to know.
By Sunshine Makarow
Tough-Love Business Guru George Cloutier Issues A Wake-Up Call For Small Businesses
October 28, 2009 | "Turnaround Ace" and best-selling author George Cloutier calls himself "the Ann Coulter of small business, only smarter." He tells bMighty how his controversial tough-love prescriptions resonate for IT departments and technology companies.
By
Fredric Paul
15 Tough-Love SMB Rules From George Cloutier
October 28, 2009 | These 15 tough-love small-business management rules are extracted from "Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing" by George Cloutier.
By George Cloutier
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
How To Install Microsoft Windows 7
October 24, 2009 | Say goodbye to Windows Vista and XP with this step-by-step walkthrough of the installation process of your new operating system.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Should Your Company Outsource IT Services?
October 8, 2009 | IT consulting has become increasingly popular among smaller businesses. But you need to do your homework before deciding whether or not your business should outsource its tech functions.
By Merrin Muxlow
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
Ask Steve: The 7 Components Of Cloud Computing
September 29, 2009 | Yankee Group analyst Steve Hilton lays out the key aspects of cloud computing, and explains why he feels the technology isn't yet ready to star in prime time for SMBs.
By Steve Hilton
How to Make Your Web Site Really Sell
September 25, 2009 | If your company Web site isn't converting at least 10% of its visitors, you need to read this now.
By David Port
Credit-Card Processing Options For SMBs
September 24, 2009 | It's a fact that adding payment options boosts sales, whether online, in brick-and-mortar stores, or even remote locations. Resource Nation helps small businesses understand how to leverage their credit-card processing options to increase revenue and speed payment.
By Merrin Muxlow
Harness the Power of 'Freemium'
September 18, 2009 | Real-world stories that can show you how -- and when -- to start charging for your Web service. Without starting a riot.
By Johnathon Williams
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
Surprise! Telemarketing Still Holds Appeal For SMBs
September 3, 2009 | Is it time to bolster your high-tech online marketing campaigns with some old-school telemarketing mojo? Find out what's involved and how to make it work for your company.
By Merrin Muxlow
Selling Online 2.0: Planning For Selling Success
September 2, 2009 | Continue doing business via online auction like you've always done, and you're likely to see both your sales and your profits shrink. It's change or perish; you have to change the way you do business to survive.
By Michael Miller
Establishing Your Own Web Site: Is It Right For Your Business?
September 2, 2009 | When it comes to moving beyond eBay, the holy grail for many small businesses is running their own e-commerce Web site. The grass, however, is not always greener.
By Michael Miller
Web Design Contracts 101: Don't Get Snookered
August 27, 2009 | You know your company needs help with its Web site, but how do you sign a Web design contract that will ensure you get what you need at a fair price? These tips can help!
By Merrrin Muxlow
Which Web Browser And Why?
August 22, 2009 | Stuck in a 'Net surfing rut? Firefox, IE, Safari, and Opera have all been refreshed recently, and newbies Google Chrome and Microsoft IE 8 have joined the fray. Here's how to choose.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
How To Hire An SEO Company
August 20, 2009 | Outsourcing your search engine optimization and marketing efforts can be more expensive than doing it yourself, but it can also be more effective. Just make sure to do your research, choose a reputable company, and be clear about your expectations.
By Merrin Muxlow
How To Upgrade To Windows 7 From Windows XP
July 27, 2009 | Many SMBs still use Windows XP, but an in-place operating system upgrade to Windows 7 on a XP system is impossible. Here's how to migrate XP-based data and apps with the fewest hassles.
By
Serdar Yegulalp,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Why Business IT Shouldn't Shrug Off Chrome OS
July 18, 2009 | Businesses of all sizes need to pay attention to the message Google's new operating system sends about the future of the Web on employees' desktops.
By
Andrew Conry-Murray,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
Online Marketing: What NOT To Do
June 26, 2009 | 13 things NOT to do when selling products and services online. Don't do these things. Ever.
By Guy Kawasaki
VIDEO: Social Networking For SMBs, Friend Or Foe?
June 25, 2009 | A video presentation of the pros and cons of various Web 2.0, technologies, with hints on how small and midsize companies can take advantage of them without wasting precious time and money. Plus: Download the PowerPoint presentation, too!
By
Fredric Paul
Today's Business Leaders Talk IT For SMBs
May 26, 2009 | Leading executives, managers, and experts from small and midsize businesses and large enterprises share their insights and perspectives with bMighty on a host of IT issues, challenges, and opportunities that SMBs face.
By bMighty Staff
How To Make Sure Search Engines Find Your Business Web Site
May 22, 2009 | You may have spent big bucks designing and building a sleek, cutting-edge business Web site, but if search engines can't find you neither will your customers. Build your site right and the search engines will find you regardless of how fancy or simple your site is.
By Amanda C. Kooser
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ANTenna Blog
News, Views, Insight, And Advice
| Kaspersky Labs Introduces Mac Security Package |
Internet security stalwart Kaspersky Labs has introduced Anti-Virus for Mac and is pitching it especially towards mixed-platform environments. The idea is to keep Macs from becoming unwitting malware hosts and infecting the PCs of their colleagues. Read Post |
| Review Roundup: The Droid Delivers The Goods |
Chomping at the bit to pick up your new Droid? Before you pull the trigger, check out a round-up of the latest reviews, along with some deals that could save your company some money. Read Post |
| Top 3 Ways For SMBs To Cut Tech Costs? |
Today's Wall Street Journal offers small businesses a trio of tips on how to cut spending without hurting your business. And -- surprise -- it uses a bMighty Mid-Market Hero as an example! Read Post |
Strip And Crimp: Cut Costs By Cutting Your Own Cables
Sometimes, it's the little things that can save your company a bundle of money. Creating your own network cables is a perfect example. Read Post |
Cloud Security Certification In Development, But It Won't Be Quick
The news that formal security certification for cloud-based services is in development is welcome news indeed. The news that the players involved understand just how complicated devising a certification will be is also good news, however little it may seem so at the moment. Read Post |
SMBs Loves Them Some Virtualization
Small and midsize businesses may have been a bit late to the virtualization station, but falling prices have them moving quickly to catch up with larger enterprises. So says a recent Gartner survey of companies with 100- 999 employees. Read Post |
Polycom Enhances Business Handsets
As small and medium businesses turn to Unified Communications (UC) applications, flexibility is becoming an important buying consideration. In response, Polycom expanded its product portfolio by providing users with three more business phones. Read Post |
Symantec's Backup Exec System Recovery 2010 Promises Proactive Protection For SMBs
As recent surveys make it clear that many small and midsize companies are woefully under-informed and unprepared to deal with security issues, Symantec says its trying to reshape the security process away from from the typical "reactive mode" that requires users to actively manage the process. Read Post |
bMighty Virtual Event: Dealing With Data Centers -- Now Available On Demand
If you thought you missed last week's informative bMighty virtual event on how SMBs can deal with data centers in tough times, it's time to think again. The entire event is now available on demand! Read Post |
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