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Big data offers huge potential for smaller companies, Intuit says

Posted December 18, 2012 - 7:53 am

'Tis the season for prognostications. Staring into the big data crystal ball one thing seems clear: We can expect to see the continuing growth of the Internet; wireless networks; social media; and the number of mobile devices, sensors and other digital technology that is flooding us with new data every minute of every day.
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When does it pay to outsource your small-business tasks?

Posted December 17, 2012 - 2:15 pm

How do you ensure you aren't making a huge mistake when you start an outsourcing program? We talked to numerous entrepreneurs who'd been down the outsourcing road before, sometimes with great success stories to share, sometimes with miserable failures ("Never again!") to report. Here's their collected wisdom.
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Next-gen servers: The next big thing

Posted December 14, 2012 - 5:24 pm

As small businesses implement the latest technology to keep up with client demands, next-generation servers come to the forefront of the discussion. But what is a "next-gen" server exactly?
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Dell software aims to automate mobile device management

Posted December 13, 2012 - 5:38 pm

To handle the explosion of mobile devices in the enterprise, Dell this week unveiled plans for a server designed to automate a wide range of mobile management jobs for mid-range business customers.
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Does your small business need a mobile app to stay competitive?

Posted December 12, 2012 - 5:11 pm

With more than 750,000 apps in the iOS App Store and 700,000 available in Google Play, it can seem at times that absolutely everyone has an app—except you.
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5 best practices for managing modern document workflow

Posted December 12, 2012 - 12:33 pm

A printer is no longer a single office machine. Now a printer is one component in a managed, secure, collaborative workflow solution. If not, you have the wrong printer vendor.
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Are you plagued with BYOD printing problems?

Posted December 12, 2012 - 12:27 pm

Many companies allow users to bring their own devices (BYOD) to work. There are many areas to consider in the BYOD world, but for now, let's just look at the problem of how BYOD devices will print.
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How to take advantage of free shipping day -- and make a profit

Posted December 11, 2012 - 4:38 pm

Ecommerce experts offer advice on how to offer free shipping without losing your shirt any day of the year.
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Iomega StorCenter px2-300d NAS: A pretty performer

Posted December 11, 2012 - 2:54 pm

The Iomega px2-300d is a two-bay NAS box that delivers very good performance, excellent backup and surveillance features, and a helpful LCD that reports on the unit's status (IP address, current time, storage remaining, and so on). Its EMC LifeLine operating system is also one of the more feature-rich ones in the industry. But you should buy this box bare—Iomega populates it with enterprise-class hard drives that jack up the price.
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Making big data smaller

Posted December 11, 2012 - 12:49 pm

MIT researchers develop a new approach to working with big data: reduce it to a size that can be managed and analyzed with conventional tools
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Supply chain security moves to front burner in 2013

Posted December 10, 2012 - 3:23 pm

The onslaught of sophisticated cyber espionage against the U.S. and its allies has roused both lawmakers and private sector firms to tackle supply chain security.
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For midsize businesses, there is a new way to spell risk: BYOD

Posted December 4, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Online and offline, in IT departments and across organizations, the bring your own device (BYOD) debate is raging.
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Online security basics for small business websites

Posted December 4, 2012 - 3:05 pm

Everyone on the Web is a target for scams, malware, piracy and a host of other online security dangers. Small business owners are no exception. These tips will help you protect your website, your assets and your information.
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Question

How good is the ROI on mobile advertising?

Posted November 30, 2012 - 12:28 pm

At my business, it's important to control costs and see benefits for the capital we spend, so I need to be reasonably confident that there will be a decent ROI for what we spend on advertising. Does anyone know any good and unbiased studies that show the effectiveness of mobile advertising, or even any personal experiences? Thanks.
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How to set up a Pinterest business page

Posted November 28, 2012 - 10:42 pm

You have no doubt watched the rise of Pinterest, the latest social media phenom. But have you switched to the new Pinterest Business Pages? Here's how to do it, plus details on its other exclusive features.
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Amazon's Redshift brings cheaper big data analytics to small businesses

Posted November 28, 2012 - 9:59 pm

Redshift, a new collection of cloud-based data warehousing and analytics services, promises an inexpensive alternative to on-premises big data solutions
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Ipanema will offer WAN optimization as a small business service

Posted November 28, 2012 - 11:38 am

Ipanema Technologies, the France-based maker of WAN optimization gear, announced Monday that it would integrate that technology into the company's AppsWork product, which is designed for use by small businesses.
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7 email marketing tips to boost holiday sales

Posted November 27, 2012 - 4:52 pm

To quickly increase online sales this holiday season, start with a good schedule, work in rewards and don't forget about social and mobile customers.
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BrandPost: HANA: The core of an integrated data strategy

Posted November 27, 2012 - 9:00 am

SAP HANA delivers core SQL access to relational data, and includes a native text search engine for unstructured and semi-structured data.
Get a complete entrepreneur's startup bundle for $50

Posted November 26, 2012 - 7:36 pm

Bundles are big these days. Mostly they're of the game or consumer-software variety, but every so often you see one designed for businessfolk.
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How to turn a $50 wireless router into a $500 router

Posted November 21, 2012 - 9:00 am

Cheaper routers are often loaded with un-sophisticated firmware that does not allow for the advanced features found in the more expensive models. Open source firmware has been created which unlocks the true potential of your hardware and gives you enterprise grade features on the cheap.
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9 ways mobile commerce will increase your holiday sales

Posted November 20, 2012 - 8:07 am

Experts in mobile commerce and retail marketing share tips on how you can use mobile apps, QR codes and mobile commerce to boost sales this holiday season.
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Take Microsoft Office 2013 for a 60-day test drive

Posted November 19, 2012 - 4:50 pm

Microsoft Office 2013 shipped to manufacturers late last month, but you won't be able to get your small-business hands on it until sometime in the first half of 2013.
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5 ways to use your bounce rate to improve your website

Posted November 19, 2012 - 8:25 am

Many website owners focus on the quantity rather than the quality of clicks when they open up their Google Analytics dashboard. But the quality of your clicks is far more important. Luckily, you can determine that easily by your bounce rate--the percentage of visitors who come to your site but leave shortly after arriving.
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BrandPost: The big deal about healthcare IT

Posted November 13, 2012 - 9:00 am

The U.S. healthcare industry is arguably the world’s largest, most inefficient information enterprise, but interoperable EHRs may help trim up to $371 billion annually.

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