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Businesses Continue to Fight Internet Retail Tax
May 25, 2013 | Drew
Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate passed The Marketplace Fairness Act. The bill, which allows states to require businesses to collect sales taxes from online purchases, enjoyed broad, bipartisan support in the upper chamber before … Read More
Managing Startup Office Politics
May 21, 2013 | Sheldon Armstrong
As a business manager, you know that politics plays an important role in everyday life, influencing not just who the next president will be but what kind of marketing strategy your firm will adopt. Politics consumes some employees, making it … Read More
Blogs and mortar – How the humble blog is helping put real estate on the map
May 17, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
With the Australian property market static and displaying signs of a continued recession, sellers are in a more difficult position to put their property on the market during fiscal financial times. Nonetheless, there have been success stories that have emerged … Read More
Why opt for a hosted email service?
May 15, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
If you have been considering an investment in a hosted email service (perhaps even Microsoft Exchange), but aren’t sure what the actual benefits of this would be, read on…
Investing in a hosted email service is the smart choice. Firstly, it … Read More
Business Website Animation – How Much Is Too Much?
May 14, 2013 | Estelle Page
Online animation is essentially moving images on a webpage. Often these are single bitmap files shown one after the other in a video effect and converted to a *.gif format. If you visit popular sites such as Tumblr, Gif89 and … Read More
Benefits of Payroll Programs for Large Software Companies
May 13, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
As technology evolves, an increasing number of employers are making the decision to shift away from cutting traditional checks and even find themselves moving away from what had always been viewed as the only alternative: direct deposit.
Whether it is … Read More
How are brands communicating with the new-age customers
May 11, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
The concept of branding was initially developed in the mid-20th century as printing and media technologies developed to a point where information could be communicated quickly and cheaply through print. Much of what we take as received wisdom about branding … Read More
The Jaw-Droppingly Worst HIPAA Breaches of All Time
May 9, 2013 | DJ Miller
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) took effect in April of 2003 and set privacy standards to keep patient records confidential. Since the act took effect, there have been some severe violations that could have been prevented. Here … Read More
3 Signs You’re Not Ready to Launch a New Business
May 8, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
The prospect of launching a business is exciting, but ventures don’t succeed on enthusiasm alone. Entrepreneurship isn’t some casual move in your career it’s a life-changing decision that impacts your family, friends and finances. We’ve all got a little bit … Read More
5 Management Strategies for Big Data
May 7, 2013 | DrewAt times, businesses will jump on the big data bandwagon but rapidly find they are struggling to get such an enterprise off the ground and running. Developing a big data strategy initiative requires an organization to rethink where their IT … Read More
Five Great Cities for Tech Startups
May 7, 2013 | Sheldon Armstrong
The dream of owning one’s own business brings with it a host of exciting opportunities, and in choosing to create a technology oriented start-up or small business, it’s important to seek out metropolitan areas and cities that provide solid resources … Read More
5 Things Every Home Office Needs
May 6, 2013 | DrewFor professionals lucky enough to work from home, they still deserve a little office personalization. Studies show that people who have a dedicated work space at home are less likely to continue to work during off hours. Working from … Read More
5 reasons your business should be active on social media
May 1, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
It’s no secret that the Internet has completely shaped they way we promote our business. Whether that be professional or personal, having an active voice on social media has fast developed into a necessity of the twenty-first century. Using social … Read More
Internet Marketing Strategies
April 22, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
There are so many internet marketing strategies that are available today. Here are some surefire ways to be able to make your company stand out from all others who are offering various internet marketing techniques:
Joint ventures:
You should remember … Read More
4 Things That Should Be on Every Non-Profit Organization’s Site
April 18, 2013 | DrewQuite a few non-profits have not so great websites, and that makes sense. Budgets are tight, and most nonprofit organizations can’t afford a permanent webmaster on their roster. However, it also means that these organizations are missing out on … Read More
4 Basic Tips Obtainable in Affiliate Marketing
April 16, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
Unlike the imagination of many, affiliate marketing is neither so simple nor avenues for get rich quick. Rather, it is one of those marketing models that require time, perseverance, hardworking as well as consistent learning process, particularly with the understanding … Read More
The Development of the Quotron Device
April 13, 2013 | JR Olson
People have long dreamed of making their fortune on the stock market, but most people didn’t even know where to start. In the mid-20th century, you had to have a stockbroker, and you had to have a substantial sum to … Read More
The Importance of Brand Identity Design
April 9, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
They say babies are born with two crucial skills. 1) The ability to swim and 2) The ability to recognise an … Read More
How Data Visualization Tools can Reduce IT Frustrations
April 8, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
Have you ever tried to create your own report based on one or more data sources using business reporting software? If you have, you know it’s not easy to design reports from scratch. In fact, most custom reporting is … Read More
5 Tech Tips for Small Business Owners
April 4, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well throughout the country, but it exists in a different environment than at any time in the past. And this can be a challenge. The biggest difference between the small-business owner of yesteryear and … Read More
5 Tasks for CEOs Scaling Their Business Up
April 1, 2013 | Drew
From businesses with thousands of employees to small startups with only three full-timers, scaling up matters. As the CEO of a company large or small, a professional is in charge of the overall success and growth of the business. … Read More
4 Tips for Maximizing Local SEO
March 28, 2013 | DrewSearch engine optimization gets even trickier when it comes to localizing things. A business that wants to focus on a local region needs to have airtight SEO in place and keep up with the demands of Google Panda. For … Read More
New 21st Century Trading Tools
March 27, 2013 | DrewWhen considering trading tools, keep the “tool” part of it in mind–these are supposed to help investors make better, faster and smarter decisions. If a tool isn’t working, go to another one. There are plenty of new tools available … Read More
Top 5 Google+ Communities for Small Business
March 26, 2013 | DJ Miller
Slowly but surely, Google+ is gaining traction as a business focused social network that you don’t want to miss out on. So, once you’ve signed up, you’ll want to head to the communities section, where you can contribute, read, and … Read More
4 SNL Inspired Movies That Were So-So For Business
March 26, 2013 | Drew
It’s difficult to take something that works well as a sketch and bring it to the big screen. But, Saturday Night Live has been doing it for years. Some SNL sketches that were extended to feature length films faired … Read More
Useful Tools for Managing Your Online Brand and Reputation
March 21, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
Establishing your company’s online presence is not easy as it seems to be. First of all, you need to create a website to showcase your company’s offerings of products or services. Second, you need to use SEO tools to maintain … Read More
HootSuite Gets Team Focused with Assignments
March 20, 2013 | James Hicks
In an effort to continue to expand their service offering for teams and communities, HootSuite has just released their Assignments Chrome extension.
Assignments is a means to quickly and easily assign Tweets and Facebook messages to team members within your organization.
3 Tips for Writing Amazing Email Templates
March 15, 2013 | DrewCreating mass email templates and content can seem daunting, especially when writers know that these messages may be seen by thousands of readers. Email messages should be entertaining, thoughtful, and to the point. Most readers will not spend more … Read More
Abusing the Access to Social Media in the Work Place
March 14, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
A company that has discovered the benefits of social media can utilize certain platforms to their benefit. Social media provides companies with a way to connect with consumers and analyze certain trends. While social media has been beneficial to … Read More
Six Tips Every Online Business Should Know
March 13, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
In the recent years, it has become a simple process for anyone with a marketable product or service to set up an online business and begin selling goods online. In order to be successful at this task, each online seller … Read More
How Does Data Mining Work?
March 13, 2013 | DrewThere are so many ways to record data in every industry – computers, shopping, education, etc – but the data serves only half its purpose if it’s not used to discover patterns and predict future trends. That is the … Read More
Work Management Software: Easier Collaboration, Better Business Results
March 12, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
In whatever business setting, team collaboration is a big deal. Without team collaboration, the result is chaos, missed deadlines and wastage. People not knowing what to do and who to go to for clarifications is the first step towards losing … Read More
Using Enterprise Video Streaming as a Training Tool
March 11, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
With the Advancement of technology, we have improved our ways of doing business and commuting internationally. For example, ten years ago many people were talking on the phone to do business, nowadays people are able to talk face to face … Read More
Six Ways Companies Can Incorporate Swag Into Their Marketing
March 8, 2013 | DrewSwag is a term that gets thrown around rather frequently these days. Simply put, swag is a buzzword used to refer to free stuff given out by a company as form of marketing. Though giving away branded merchandise might not … Read More
Gain Credibility: Incorporating Your Business
March 6, 2013 | THE Tech ScoopWhile establishing and growing your business, you’re faced with plenty of decisions, such as how effective is my marketing plan? Is my company data secure and accessible? Would SaaS company AppDirect enhance how my organization functions? Would QAS address software … Read More
Designing a Law Firm Website: What One Should Consider
March 3, 2013 | THE Tech ScoopLawyers, as well as law firms, are now tech-savvy. They know what it takes to be able to generate leads towards prospective clients by marketing their legal services in the Internet. As you can see, it is not enough for … Read More
4 Ways for Etsy Crafters to Make Their Goods More Professional
March 2, 2013 | DrewAspiring entrepreneurs and crafters of handmade goods have found friendly, digital storefronts in Etsy, allowing individuals to run a business from home. A new market of private industry is spreading. As consumers look to skilled artists and drift away from … Read More
5 Steps to a Great Trade Show Experience
March 1, 2013 | THE Tech ScoopIf you are the owner of a small business, or you’ve just been put in charge of the company’s trade show booth, the entire process can be overwhelming (some companies have an entire team dedicated to their trade show booths). … Read More
Nice Phone…What’s Your Number?
February 23, 2013 | THE Tech Scoop
You have always wanted to own one of those chic little cafés where young adults drink coffee, read books, and feign intellectual conversations to impress themselves and their friends. Well now your dream is a reality, but being the savvy … Read More
Should Your Business Invest in Data Mining?
February 15, 2013 | DrewHard work has paid off and a fledgling business is now a thriving one. So, what’s the next step once a business has found its footing and is moving along at a steady clip? It’s important to make sure that … Read More
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