Word of Mouth (Literally)
New computer system allows users to talk instead of using a keyboard. Read story
Robert A. Mamis
Pain-Free Computing
A book and service focus on preventing office-technology-related injuries. Read story
Where Office-Rental Rates Are Going
Chart comparing the tenant-effective rental rates for 12 locales. Read story
The Electronic Superstore
One CEO developed an electronic version of his company's catalog. Read story
Are You Sure You're Insured?
One insurance company is now offering insurance for home offices. Read story
Prepare to Meet Thy Calamity
Brief review of a booklet that provides advice on coping with a natural disaster. Read story
Where to Shop After a Disaster
Information on 'The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages,' a directory of goods and services to help a damaged business. Read story
Footloose and Wire-free
How wireless phones, modems, and printers connected a consultant with clients in hurricane-whipped Hawaii. Read story
Internet Fax
Fax senders can save money by sending data across the Internet to relay volunteers. Read story
Discouraging the Inside Job
'Are Your Employees Stealing You Blind' warns business owners to trust nobody. Read story
Sign on the Digitized Line
Mail-in service reproduces digitized signatures for documents; other signature-reproducing techniques. Read story
Sky Lamp
Information on Bio-Lite, a full-spectrum light source; free white paper on lighting from furniture maker Steelcase. Read story
Go On-Line Yourself
Companies are discovering that low-cost, on-line bulletin board systems can deliver sales pitches and take orders. Read story
Fax Retrieval from Afar
New fax machines allow users to call in from remote phones and retrieve faxes. Read story
Color Your Tube Earth Tone
Software manufacturer contributes profits to environmental organizations. Read story
Changes in Computer Support
Summaries of some of the customer service phone numbers and services offered by some leading vendors. Read story
Fixed Fees Ahead?
Some vendors are charging customers for customer service support. Read story
Seed Capital: The 12-Step Program
The secret to funding a start-up, one owner learned, is to tap every capital source you can. Read story
Software for Smart Shortcuts
A brief review of time-saving, or 'learning agent' software. Read story
Safe and Sound Policy
Information on a security system for desktop or portable computers. Read story
Growing Your Business by Going Global
Lessons from a company that leapt unwarily into foreign-distribution, plus intelligence on Saudi Arabian markets. Read story
Encyclopedia for Security
Review of the book 'Crimeproofing Your Business,' by Russell Bintliff (McGraw-Hill). Read story
An Automated Who's Who
A new computerized system automatically reads and files the information on business cards. Read story
Check-in Checkups for Women
A new reservation service caters to the perceived needs of women travelers. Read story
Who Uses Cellular Phones?
A recent survey of executives shows that small companies are more liberal in granting cellular phone privileges. Read story
Dollars for Dialing
New long-distance debit cards offer convenience and savings. Read story
First Aid for Damp Data
Advice and resources for treating water-soaked paper valuables. Read story
Staying Fit on the Road
Residence Inn has developed a workout for business travelers that can be performed with hotel paraphernalia. Read story
Phone-Fraud Detector
New hardware/software package protects against phone fraud. Read story
Do-It-Yourself Phone-Fraud Safeguards
9 precautions to help prevent phone-fraud. Read story
Single Lines, Many Calls
New telecommunications system lowers a Corvette dealership's cost of doing business via satellite showrooms. Read story
Smallest Yet?
Company claims to produce the world's tiniest 486 computer. Read story
Beware the Ailing PC Maker
A newsletter, 'The Gartner Letter,' tracks hardware vendors whose financial setbacks may lead to deteriorating quality. Read story
Charter is Cheaper
Company saves clients money by chartering planes for them. Read story
E-Mail in the Pines
New product allows portable computers to exchange E-mail with virtually any other U.S. computer site. Read story
Your Safety First
New service offers personal protection for businesspeople abroad. Read story
Doughnut Figures
Rankings of corporate America's favorite varieties of doughnuts. Read story
Shotgun Faxing and Other Services
Communications services can shotgun a fax to thousand of recipients simultaneously. Read story
Secondary-Smoke Strategies
Options for dealing with environmental tobacco smoke in the workplace and ordering information for several resources. Read story
Storage to Go
Information on portable hard disk. Read story