Slideshows

The 17 Essential iPhone Apps For SMBs

January 20, 2010 | InformationWeek SMB Apple blogger Jake Widman scours the App Store to find the 17 top iPhone programs for small and midsize businesses in 11 critical categories from databases to travel apps.
By Fredric Paul

10+ Things That WON'T Happen In 2010

January 13, 2010 | Once again, InformationWeek SMB turns traditional predictions upside down and tells you about 13 SMB business and technology developments that absolutely, positively won't happen in 2010.
By Fredric Paul

The 8 Biggest SMB Tech Trends Of 2009

January 5, 2010 | Even with the great recession, this past year delivered a lot of important technology developments for small and midsize companies. Here's a quick look back at the 8 most important things to take away from the year that was.
By Fredric Paul

12+ New Microsoft Office 2010 Features

November 18, 2009 | This visual look at what's new for SMBs in the Microsoft Office 2010 beta reveals a number of significant improvements. But is it enough to maintain the productivity suite's overwhelming dominance in the face of cheaper (free!) online alternatives?
By Fredric Paul

Midmarket Heroes: Three Unique SMBs Turn To Big-Company Software To Grow Their Businesses

November 10, 2009 | SAP trots out three very different businesses to show that it's serious about helping small and midsize companies. What can other SMBs learn from the experiences of these three Midmarket Heroes?

Slideshow: Top 10 BlackBerry Apps For SMBs

November 3, 2009 | The Blackberry may be the smartphone standard for business users, but most of the applications in the BlackBerry App World store are distinctly consumer-flavored. So we hunted down the top choices for small and midsize businesses.

SLIDESHOW: 10 Windows 7 Features SMBs Should Love

October 21, 2009 | Windows 7 promises to fight crime, cure cancer, and remove unwanted hair. But what does it really do for small and midsize companies? To find out, page through bMighty's exclusive visual guide to Windows 7's SMB features.
By Fredric Paul

SMB Strategies Of The PC Stars

October 14, 2009 | From Acer and Apple to Lenovo and Toshiba -- not to forget HP and Dell -- all the major hardware vendors are scrambling to supply small and midsize companies with the equipment they need. This slideshow looks at each company's approach.

Building The Mac Office - 2009 Edition

September 23, 2009 | In 2009, there are more reasons than ever for small and midsize businesses to go Mac. But making the right choice on Macintosh and related hardware and software can make all the difference. bMighty Apple blogger Jake Widman pinpoints today's top choices for Mac-based SMBs.
By Jake Widman

Top 10 Best Technology Ideas. . . That Really Aren't

September 16, 2009 | These 10 IT products, trends, and technologies are all extremely popular -- and deeply flawed. While they all seem like good ideas at first glance - they all carry serious downsides that SMBs ignore at their own peril.
By Fredric Paul

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

Bluetooth Headsets Get Better

June 17, 2009 | Four hot new Bluetooth headset options improve noise cancelling and add voice activation--and stereo! Plus: new Bluetooth technology and some great bargains on last year's headsets.
By Fredric Paul

How Sundia Fruit Uses Technology To Monitor A Global Business

June 8, 2009 | Sundia Fruit's investment in an intranet-based platform provides up-to-the-minute information on which customers owe money, how much they owe, how long it's taking them to pay, and who the best payers are. It also provides a weekly, company-wide reporting system. And when the economy went sour, the company's emphasis on visibility allowed founder Brad Oberwager to court new and existing funding sources armed with detailed and current financial data.

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

Roundup: National Small Business Week Highlights

May 21, 2009 | The top stories you can't miss from the National Small Business Week events held this week.
By bMighty Staff

Plan B: An SMB's Guide To Making Do During The Recession

May 13, 2009 | bMighty's Fredric Paul presents his unique guide to affordable alternatives to the technology you really want.
By Fredric Paul

5 Essential Tools For Mobile Business

April 29, 2009 | Cutting the wires and going fully mobile can open up new opportunities for your business, but it also means you'll need to invest in tools to help your mobile workforce keep working on the go. Here are five you can't do without.
By bMighty Staff

Putting Public Social Networks To Work For Business

April 15, 2009 | Companies are exploiting public social networking sites for valid business purposes. However, a lack of enterprise-class controls makes management of users akin to herding cats. By adopting strong policies for business use of public social networks, small and midsize businesses can maximize value and safeguard against inappropriate connections between personal and business contacts.
By Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

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

How To Encrypt Your Business Data For Free

March 25, 2009 | Laptops and external storage drives are tempting targets for thieves, but you can stymie criminals from getting your sensitive business data by encrypting it. That way you'll only need to replace stolen hardware, not customer records or trade secrets. And this peace of mind won't cost you a dime. Get started now.
By Matthew McKenzie

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

5 Server Operating Systems For Your Business

March 18, 2009 | Server operating systems provide platforms for business-critical, networked applications. So when it comes to choosing a server OS for your business, look for security, stability, and collaboration. Here are six of the most popular server operating systems among small and midsize businesses, ranging in price from free to a few thousand dollars.
By Jennifer Moline

6 Mobile Operating Systems For Your Business

March 11, 2009 | As small and midsize businesses increasingly go mobile, they grow more reliant on smartphones. And not all smartphones are built equally. The brains behind the device -- the OS -- determines what the phones are capable of and which business functions you can run. Here are six of the most popular mobile operating systems.
By Jennifer Moline

6 Cost-Effective Ways To Buy Hardware

March 9, 2009 | Small and midsize businesses don't always have a lot of cash flow as this recession continues. So bMighty has six alternative ways to buy hardware for less than the retail price. Because if you're still running your business on a 486, you might finally consider retiring it in favor of new equipment.
By Jennifer Moline

11 Ways To Spend Smart On Tech In 2009

March 5, 2009 | Small and midsize business technology investments are progressively addressing financial and environmental concerns. In a time of economic downturn, IT must focus on getting the best bang for its buck without being distracted by flashy marketing. Keep a clear head and these 11 tech trends in mind while making business investment decisions in 2009.
By Courtesy of Info-Tech Research Group

Disaster Preparedness For Small And Midsize Companies

March 4, 2009 | All organizations need to have disaster recovery and business continuity plans in place so that unexpected events don't derail the business. But when money and manpower are in short supply, how can IT get this done?
By Keith Ferrell

5 Top Operating Systems For Your Business

March 2, 2009 | The choice a business owner makes in operating systems is integral, as their costs vary as enormously as their capabilities. An operating system is the behind-the-scenes warrior of your computer -- it's the host of the computer that sets the standards for all application programs and handles the details of the operation of the hardware. Here are the pros and cons of the top five operating systems.
By Jennifer Moline

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

8 Tech Indulgences To Give Up For Lent

February 25, 2009 | A lot of technology can sap your time and productivity. bMighty came up with eight that we challenge you to see if you can sacrifice for the 40 days of Lent -- and see if your business benefits. While technologies like Twitter and e-mail newsletters have value -- if they weren't, giving them up would be a no-brainer -- they monopolize our time. So use Lent to find a way to better manage yourself.
By bMighty Staff

9 Power Problems That Can Unplug Your Business

February 23, 2009 | Who knew power was so complicated? A recent conversation with power expert Fred Miller at Eaton revealed that there are not one, not two, but nine different kinds of power problems that can cause trouble for your computers and servers. And each one requires different levels of protection.
By Fredric Paul

bMighty Q&A: Leaders Talk IT For Your Business

February 19, 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

How To Take Your Business Green

February 12, 2009 | So your company wants to go green, but it doesn't know where to start? bMighty's Green IT Toolbox has the tools you need, including which aspects of your business can go green, what resources you can refer to, and how to get started. After all, green IT can be good for the planet AND your wallet.
By Jennifer Moline

11 Things To Love On Valentine's Day

February 9, 2009 | Valentine's Day is all about love and that includes showing affection for your favorite technology. Here are 11 things that get bMighty all warm and fuzzy, from red-hot netbooks to the consumerization of IT and more -- things every business owner should embrace.
By bMighty Staff

6-Plus Mobile Web Browsers For Business On The Go

February 2, 2009 | More people are working on the road these days than ever, relying as much on their mobile devices as they do on their desktop computers. But doing work on mobile phones can be challenging: mobile browsers render information on a much smaller screen than a standard computer and have less memory and bandwidth. Here are the pros -- and cons -- of some of the more popular mobile Web browsers.
By Jennifer Moline

5 Web Browsers For Your Business

January 26, 2009 | You likely already use a particular Web browser, but have you asked yourself why? Here are the five most popular browsers today along with what's significant about them and what the future holds. Take into consideration what you need for your business, such as security, since you don't want just anyone getting hold of all that information you type.
By Jennifer Moline

7 Netbooks For Your Business

January 22, 2009 | Laptops will outsell desktop computers this year, according to reports, with netbooks expected to help boost those laptop sales. With telecommuting on the rise, a netbook can provide basic computing in a lightweight package for a lightweight price. Here are seven options to consider for your business.
By Jennifer Moline

Step-By-Step: Moving Your Server To Linux

January 21, 2009 | You can make the move Ubuntu Linux Server in no time at all by following the steps in this hands-on guide where you'll learn how to install the software and start using your Linux server.
By Matthew McKenzie

Inauguration Day: What Businesses Can Expect From The Obama Administration

January 20, 2009 | As Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States, bMighty looks at what the new administration will mean for your business in terms of small-business policy, technology, security and privacy, and more.
By bMighty Staff

How-To For Your Business Servers

January 15, 2009 | Servers are the workhorses of modern business from storing data to processing e-mail to hosting applications and databases. For business owners, all that computing power can be daunting -- visit the bMighty Server How-To Center for the nuts and bolts info you need to choose, install, and manage a server for your business.
By bMighty Staff

Step-By-Step: Migrating Your Desktop From Windows To Linux

January 14, 2009 | You can make the move from Windows to Linux in no time at all by following the steps in this hands-on guide where you'll learn how to migrate your desktop PC to Ubuntu Linux.
By Matthew McKenzie

CES 2009: 8 Products For Your Business

January 13, 2009 | Sure, CES is mostly about crankin' car stereo systems and consumer technology bling. But with the consumerization of IT, more and more business products debut at the show. We waded through the blinding lights of ga-ga gadgetry to find the new products that business owners can't miss...
By bMighty Staff

10 Things That WON'T Happen In 2009

January 7, 2009 | Everybody and his brother has predicted what will happen in 2009. That wasn't good enough for bMighty -- we decided to buck conventional wisdom and tell you about 10 important things that won't happen this year. Don't say we didn't warn you...
By bMighty Staff

The Top Blog Posts Of 2008

December 30, 2008 | In 2008, bMighty and SmallBizResource blogged about the emerging trends, innovative products, and industry shifts that the owners of small and midsize businesses need to know about and understand. Now as the year draws to a close, our editors have looked back over the year and picked our Top 20 Blog Posts of 2008.
By bMighty Staff

The Top Stories Of 2008

December 23, 2008 | Over the past year, bMighty has covered new technologies and old technologies, trends and threats, first-time entrepreneurs and established, innovative companies, all with an eye to ways that business owners can use technology to gain competitive advantage in their market. Now as the year draws to a close, our editors have picked our top 20 for 2008.
By bMighty Staff

10 Innovative Growing Businesses

December 17, 2008 | In 2008, bMighty and SmallBizResource covered scores of businesses. Along the way, we unearthed the details of the newest products and services from start-ups and established companies alike and captured the perspective of veteran business leaders and young entrepreneurs. We learned the secrets of their success and what keeps them awake at night. Now as the year draws to a close, our editors have selected 10 growing businesses for the first annual bMighty Innovation awards.
By bMighty Staff

12 Innovative Products For Your Business

December 10, 2008 | In 2008, a host of new products debuted (or introduced enhancements), many of them with unique appeal for small and midsize businesses. Sorting through the thicket of new products to find the ones that best suit your needs is a daunting task, but we're here to help. In the first annual bMighty Innovation awards, our editors select 12 (one for each month) of the best products for growing businesses.
By bMighty Staff

18 Value Gifts For The Holidays

November 24, 2008 | The holidays are upon us -- and that, inevitably, means shopping. But with the economy in turmoil, people want to shop smarter. And bMighty is here to help with its selection of gifts that provide value -- whether by helping your business be more portable or by simply providing a way to rock out in your downtime.
By Jennifer Moline

9 Underrated Technologies For Growing Companies

November 19, 2008 | The latest and greatest technologies always get the attention and accolades, but it's the unsung and unheralded technologies that often are the workhorses that keep your business running -- functional trumps flash and fancy every time. Here, bMighty reviews nine technologies that have been overlooked, underhyped, or taken for granted.
By bMighty Staff

9 Overrated Technologies For Growing Companies

November 17, 2008 | Too often, the hottest technologies ride on nothing more than hot air. Don't confuse good looks, marketing hype, or even dominant market share with value. Many of the most familiar, popular, and widely used technologies cultivate cachet they just don't deserve. Here's bMighty's picks for nine overblown technologies that just don't deliver the goods for business.
By bMighty Staff

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

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

7 Steps To Get Started With Document Imaging

September 24, 2008 | To unleash the power of document imaging to save space, time, and money for your business, you need to understand exactly what's involved. This walk-through of a standard document imaging work flow demonstrates all the key steps, from preparing your documents to storage and retrieval. For more on the topic, check out the bMighty Imaging How-To Center, where you can get the entire walk-through as a handy downloadable PDF Guide -- along with everything else you need to know to make the most of document imaging.
By Benjamin Tomkins

How-To Guides For Business Servers

September 17, 2008 | From tips on server security to strategies for cutting server power consumption to answers to most important server questions, the bMighty Server How-To Center offers the nuts and bolts info you need to choose and install a server for your business in a series of exclusive, downloadable guides.
By Benjamin Tomkins

Super Slideshow: Tech Tools And Tips To Help Growing Businesses Soar

August 27, 2008 | Growing businesses need all the help they can get -- from the latest tech tools to the best advice that will help their organizations thrive. This visual tour highlights the tech products and people that can ensure the success of your small or midsize business.
By Naomi Grossman

7 Multifunction Inkjet Printers For Growing Businesses

August 20, 2008 | Inkjet printers are everywhere...and cheap. But that doesn't mean they're created equal. Despite high ink costs, all-in-one inkjets continue to be affordable options for single users and offices with low-volume printing needs.
By Benjamin Tomkins

8 Ultraportable Laptops For Growing Businesses

August 13, 2008 | With prices for computer hardware continuing to plummet, laptops have become ubiquitous. But as anyone hauling around a 7-pound behemoth can tell you, just because it's a laptop doesn't mean it's portable. Check out these 8 business-ready laptops punching in around (or under) 3 pounds and lighten your load.
By Benjamin Tomkins

SLIDESHOW: FREE Tools for Growing Businesses

August 6, 2008 | Don't miss this collection of useful business and technology tools from bMighty.com, our partners, and around the Web, including a technology service provider locator, e-mail marketing ROI calculator, ZIP code locator, free networking management software, and a PR toolkit.
By Benjamin Tomkins

Super Slideshow: 68 Must-Have Technologies for Growing Businesses

July 30, 2008 | Small and midsize businesses rely on technology to survive, thrive, and get bigger. Here at bMighty we know that and we have compiled a visual guide of 68 tech tools that you need to know about. From building a Mac office to the best Bluetooth headsets to the best affordable laptops, this will be your most comprehensive tech guide yet.
By Naomi Grossman

7 Smartphones To Consider Now

July 16, 2008 | Smartphones have become the centerpiece of many smaller businesses. Being able to check e-mail, browse the Web, and -- oh, right -- talk on the phone from anywhere has made these mobile devices offices on the road. We've compiled a list of the latest and greatest smartphones. One of them is sure to become your must-have piece of equipment.
By Naomi Grossman

SLIDESHOW: Microsoft Office Alternatives

July 9, 2008 | Microsoft's longtime hammerlock on the productivity suite market is loosening in the face of increased competition. New challengers to the Microsoft Office throne are gaining traction and longtime competitors are getting a second wind. Office isn't going away, but there are now more options to consider when choosing a productivity suite.
By Benjamin Tomkins

How to Virtualize a Server: Step-by-Step (Part 3)

July 3, 2008 | Virtualizing the server running your business will allow you to back up the existing state of your server entirely, upgrade to new server hardware, and move your existing system exactly as it is -- this will keep your business running as smoothly as before you virtualized your server
By Victor R. Garza

How to Virtualize a Server: Step-by-Step (Part 2)

July 2, 2008 | Virtualizing the server running your business will allow you to back up the existing state of your server entirely, upgrade to new server hardware, and move your existing system exactly as it is -- this will keep your business running as smoothly as before you virtualized your server.
By Victor R. Garza

How to Virtualize a Server: Step-by-Step (Part 1)

July 1, 2008 | Virtualizing the server running your business will allow you to back up the existing state of your server entirely, upgrade to new server hardware, and move your existing system exactly as it is -- this will keep your business running as smoothly as before you virtualized your server.
By Victor R. Garza

bMighty Heroes: Smaller Businesses Use Tech Tools to Take on Large-Size Competitors and Win

June 30, 2008 | The bMighty heroes are small and midsize businesses that have staked claims in markets by using technology to compete with larger companies with deeper pockets and more resources. Hats off to these bMighty Mid-Market Heroes for never letting size get in the way of success
By Naomi Grossman

12 Best Bluetooth Headsets

June 25, 2008 | UPDATE! On July 1, 2008, California and Washington join New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in outlawing talking on the phone while driving -- unless you use a hands-free solution. The new laws mean Bluetooth headsets are transforming themselves from a geeky convenience to an everyday safety necessity. That's why we've updated this popular slideshow by adding the latest models that let you talk freely, look stylish, and avoid traffic tickets! Find the model that's right for you...
By Fredric Paul

Enterprise 2.0 Tools for Growing Companies

June 23, 2008 | Bringing Web 2.0 tools into the workplace was a hot topic at Enterprise 2.0. From new products and services to the emerging technology trends, the show was awash in opportunities for smaller businesses to increase their competitive advantage by adopting Web 2.0 tools that can level the playing field.
By Naomi Grossman

The Best Blogs for Growing Businesses

June 4, 2008 | If you're not reading blogs, you should. The best blogs inform, entertain, and offer tips, tools, and strategies for boosting smaller business productivity and profits. Blogs also create opportunities for networking and sharing information with other smaller businesses. To help you wade through the bounty of the blogosphere, we've compiled some of our favorite blogs for growing businesses.
By Naomi Grossman

SLIDESHOW: Unified Communications Puzzle Smaller Companies

May 28, 2008 | Unified communications holds the promise of boosting productivity -- and dramatically transforming business processes. Yet this exclusive new bMighty Research Report reveals that many small and midsize companies still don't know much about UC. Find out what SMBs are looking for in their next-generation communications solutions, where UC is likely to appear first, and how to overcome the fears and concerns keeping smaller businesses from adopting UC
By Fredric Paul

SLIDESHOW: Interop for Smaller Businesses

May 6, 2008 | Interop Las Vegas was bristling with product announcements, new services, innovative solutions, and lively debate about the next hot technology. Back from the show, bMighty delivers a selection of show snapshots for smaller businesses
By Fredric Paul, Naomi Grossman, and Benjamin Tomkins

SLIDESHOW: How to Spend Uncle Sam's Tax Refund on Tech

April 29, 2008 | Is there anything sweeter than getting a check in the mail? It's even sweeter when the check is from Uncle Sam. But what to do with that "found money"? Spend it on the latest tech gadgets and toys, of course. bMighty makes it easy for you to review the devices you've been lusting after. The hard part is picking just one
By Naomi Grossman

SLIDESHOW: 8 Affordable Multifunction Color Laser Printers for Smaller Businesses

April 16, 2008 | With printer prices plummeting, professional-quality printing is within reach of even the smallest business. Multifunction, or all-in-one, printers extend the functionality of laser printers, but as with any product that tries to be everything to everyone, multifunction printers do some things better than others. bMighty looks at the strengths and weaknesses
By Benjamin Tomkins

SLIDESHOW: Seven Affordable Laptops for Smaller Businesses

April 9, 2008 | Laptops are the workhorses of modern businesses, but smaller businesses can ill afford to commit big bucks to computing hardware that takes a beating on the road and in the office. At less than $1,000 each, these seven affordable laptops deliver business-class performance without breaking the bank
By Benjamin Tomkins

SLIDESHOW: The Top 5 All-in-One Desktops

March 26, 2008 | Why should a smaller business consider an all-in-one? They're space savers, they've got lots of cool features built right in, and the most recent entries to the market are sleeker and more powerful than ever. It's time to give these overlooked machines their due.
By Naomi Grossman

SLIDESHOW: Building the Mac Office

March 12, 2008 | From needing to outfit an office with minimal IT assistance to realizing that your network problems aren't inevitable to just wanting a nicer décor, there are lots of reasons to Go Mac. But now you need to know how to get your Mac office up and running. We've filtered through Apple's, and other Mac vendors', products to take you on a visual tour of your future infrastructure.
By Jake Widman

SLIDESHOW: Election 2008: What Smaller Businesses Should Know About The Candidates

February 26, 2008 | The Texas and Ohio primaries are the next hurdles in the race to the White House. In light of these crucial upcoming primaries, bMighty.com cuts through the chatter about delegate counts and YouTube clips to zero in on what matters most: the candidates' stands on business and technology issues
By Benjamin Tomkins

Slide Show: 7 Things For Smaller Businesses to Love on Valentine's Day

February 11, 2008 | Feb. 14 is the day for love, so bMighty.com has come up with some objects worthy of small and midsize companies' affection. Forget the roses and chocolates -- we've got the stuff that will make even the most hard-hearted businessperson swoon
By Fredric Paul

The Best Wi-Fi for Small and Midsize Companies: The 5 Best Routers

February 7, 2008 | You need a wireless network for your smaller business that is more robust than what you have at home but less daunting -- and expensive -- than what the bigger guys get. Have we got the router for you
By Eric Zeman