• ELECTRONICS
    Tune In For Entrepreneurial Success on Startup School Radio

    SiriusXM listeners are about to get some business advice from the country’s leading entrepreneurs and more successful investors. Startup School Radio is a program designed to bring together the top minds in business and entrepreneurship in a weekly forum. The show will air weekly on Wednesdays beginning on March 11 at 10 a.m. PST live […]

  • ALL DEALS
    Checklist for Finding a Small Business Mentor

    Having a business mentor can really help you advance your goals and avoid some common business mistakes. But not just any mentor will do. Finding a small business mentor that meets all of the requirements listed below can ensure that you find someone who is going to be helpful and relevant to your business. Tips […]

  • NEWS
    A 30 Point Checklist for Your Startup

    So you want to start a business – congratulations!  Once you get over the initial excitement, it’s time to break down the process of launching your startup into manageable chunks. You might get overwhelmed with the sheer number of items on your to-do list. But not to worry; I’ve broken down this startup checklist into […]

  • NEWS
    Apple Includes Siri for Mac in Latest Update

      The thirteenth version of OS X got a name change to macOS, also called Sierra, and just like its two predecessors Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has decided to keep the alpine theme with its latest operating system. But the feature that is getting the most attention right now is the availability of Siri for Mac. Siri for […]

  • COMPUTERS
    50 Small Business Ideas for Computer Experts

    If you have experience with computers and related technology, you’re well on your way to becoming a successful startup founder. There are so many potential small business opportunities out there for computer experts. So if you have the relevant experience, here are 50 potential small business ideas for tech entrepreneurs. Startup Business Ideas for Computer […]

  • COMPUTERS
    12 Tips for Increasing Computer Speed

    Nothing slows business down more than a sluggish computer. Of course, Apple fans will be pleased to note that there are not many tools for them here because. . .well, their machines are often invincible. I use many of these ideas to keep my machines running lean and mean in the fast lane. If your […]

  • COMPUTERS
    IRS Ups Deduction vs. Depreciation to $2,500 for Computers, Phones

    The Internal Revenue Service has increased the amount small businesses can expense versus depreciate on their taxes each year. It’s a change that should simplify record keeping and increase the amount of a capital investment you can write off in a year. Specifically, the federal agency has boosted the so-called “IRS safe harbor” limit businesses […]

  • NEWS
    Top Website and Website Design Trends for 2011

    Last year we published the Top Web Design Trends For Small Business in 2010 and as I reflect on the  Top Website and Website Design Trends for 2011, I know for certain that technology is moving so fast that many new technologies will probably be introduced by the time I finish this article! Websites as […]

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    5 Benefits of Having a Website for Your Small Business

    Last week at SmallBizTrends I shared the statistic that 47 percent of small business owners still weren’t using social media because they didn’t feel it was important to their business. That post spurred a lot of strong comments, both on site here and on Facebook. Eventually the conversation went from whether SMBs should invest in […]

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    Top Web Design Trends For Small Business In 2010

    A website is a great branding and marketing tool for any small business. It is also essential for a business strategy to ensure its brand, location and products are  found in search engine listings. In 2009 it became easier to design your website. Businesses had the choice of do-it-yourself website builder’ tools or open source […]

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    30 Tips for Building Your First Business Website

    Don’t know a blog from a website from social media platform? Are you ready for your first business website but don’t know how to get started? Having a professional, comprehensive website is important for pretty much every new business. But getting started can seem intimidating for those who have never had their own website before. […]

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    Wix Announces Web Design Tools for Microsoft Office 365

    Subscribers to Microsoft’s premium Office 365 business package will now also have access to another service. Wix.com announced Feb. 4, 2015 that its drag and drop Web design tools have been integrated into the Office 365 package. Office 365 offers a full suite of Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for multiple users on […]