Management
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
The Tech-Savvy SMB's Software Toolbox
October 30, 2009 | One small business owner shows how she uses technology to run her business -- and her life -- in the real world. What collection of technology tools and services do you use?
By Azita Arvan
Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing
October 28, 2009 | In this excerpt from his best-selling book, turnaround expert George Cloutier explains why "you've got to be a tyrant," and "you've got to have a plan."
By George Clouitier
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
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
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
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
Dell's Sleek, Innovative New Lattitude Z Laptop Heralds "Consumerization" Of Business Technology
September 29, 2009 | The Lattitude Z packs unique features -- wireless docking and charging, hardware-enhanced instant access to e-mail and other key programs -- into a thin and light case clearly designed to impress the person in the next Business-Class seat.
By
Fredric Paul
An Open Letter To Microsoft: Why You Need To Make Windows 7 A Free Upgrade From Vista
September 22, 2009 | bMighty offers Microsoft a modest proposal: Establish your Web 2.0 street cred and instantly erase years of bad press with one simple move... Make Windows 7 a free upgrade for Vista users.
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
Boost Your Brand From The Inside
August 14, 2009 | Your employees are one of your business' best marketing assets -- so why not put them to work?
By Burton Goldfield
Verizon Offers Free Wi-Fi To Broadband Customers
July 28, 2009 | Serviced by Boingo Wireless, free Wi-Fi service will be immediately available in 100,000 hotspots to existing Verizon FiOS Internet customers. Is it a differentiator for traveling SMB execs?
By
W. David Gardner,
Courtesy of
InformationWeek
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
Resurrected: 7 Technologies That Won't Stay Dead
July 22, 2009 | They're ba-a-a-ack! Despite being superseded and left for dead, a few hardy technologies keep springing back to life. Sometimes that's a good thing. Sometimes not so much...
By
Fredric Paul
5 New Ways To Leverage Your Company's Broadband Connection
July 21, 2009 | From teleconferencing to telecommuting, universal broadband rewrites the rules on how small and midsize companies do business.
By
Fredric Paul
CEOs' Security Expectations Don't Match Experts
July 15, 2009 | Business executives and IT experts are often out of synch on security issues, a new study says. Sound familiar?
By Tim Wilson,
Courtesy of
DarkReading
3 Keys To Making Your Web Site Trustworthy
July 10, 2009 | For small and midsize businesses without an instantly recognizable brand name, customer trust has to be earned. And it's not enough to run your business right, your Web site has to instantly convince potential customers they can trust you.
By Johnathon Williams
5 Web Replacements For Traditional Tech Tools
July 2, 2009 | New Web-based technology options like Box.net and Basecamp can help you get the job done quicker, easier, and less expensively. You've got nothing to lose but your resistance to change.
By Lesley Spencer Pyle
The Future Of Videoconferencing For SMBs... And 7 Mistakes To Avoid
June 29, 2009 | Videoconferencing is growing fast, but is the Great Recession helping or hurting? Plus, Blue Coat Systems asks whether your company's network is up to the task.
By
Fredric Paul
Sundia Fruit Uses Technology To Weather The Great Recession
June 8, 2009 | Facing the most challenging financial climate since the Great Depression, Sundia Fruit's investment in innovative technology hasn't just helped it survive, it's made the company stronger than before.
By Elaine Appleton Grant
Social Media For SMBs = So Me!
June 3, 2009 | Using social networking within your business or to promote your product or service can bring new value and opportunities, but understanding key concepts and guidelines can boost your ROI.
By
Fredric Paul
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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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