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Salesforce.com Unveils New Ideas Application
A new on-demand application allows businesses to develop and manage ideas from their employee and client communities. Read more
Host Everything: The On-Demand Dashboard
The latest entry into the hosted software market is the on-demand dashboard, which enables businesses to reap the benefits of data integration from multiple ... Read more
The Open Source Security Primer
Open source software has permeated many corners of the business world, but is it safe? Here are some guidelines for how to deploy open source solutions witho... Read more
Nice View, Rough Terrain
Microsoft's Vista looks pretty, but it's a challenging upgrade. Read more
Pump Up Your PowerPoint Presentations
Bullet points tell your audience you haven't updated your presentation tools since the 1990s. Try some of the new ways for introducing analytics, getting aud... Read more
Ease Your Microsoft Vista Migration Headaches
Many businesses will eventually upgrade their desktop and laptop operating systems to Microsoft Vista in conjunction with Office 2007. Here is the low-down o... Read more
Getting Your Business Ready for Mobile 2.0
The mobile Internet is on a fast trajectory that will sooner than later overshadow the Internet as we know it. Is your business ready to compete in the age o... Read more
The Best Spam Fighters
Six ways to protect your E-mail. Read more
CRM: Software as a Customer Service
The availability of customer relationship management packages for the small and mid-size business market is growing, particularly in the on-demand or softwar... Read more
Microsoft’s Online Services – What’s In It for You?
There's a lot more to software as a service than merely writing documents online. Microsoft is giving small and mid-size businesses what they need. Read more
You Can Now Manage Business-to-Business Payments with PayPal
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The Dangers of Identity Theft
Entrepreneurs are especially vulnerable. Read more
Technology to Solve the Boring Meeting Dilemma
Using collaboration tools and Web conferencing can cut staff meeting times and the doldrums of sitting through yet another PowerPoint presentation. Read more
Do You Need Utility Software for Your Business?
Operating systems offer basic utilities, but are they enough for the security of your business or do you need to spring for protection against viruses, spywa... Read more
Beyond the Hype of Web 2.0
This new category of tech -- involving collaboration, simplicity, and Web interfaces -- has gotten its share of build-up. But some apps really are useful fo... Read more
Never Miss a Paycheck: SurePayroll at the Inc. 500 
Michael Alter's payroll service works with thousands of small-business clients. What are the biggest issues entrepreneurs are facing today? Watch video
Employee Web Use Poses Risks to Company Networks
The use of social-networking sites at work has made companies more vulnerable to viruses and other threats. Read more
Xerox Buys Small-Business Tech Retailer
Xerox is expanding into the small-business market with a $1.5 billion deal to buy a company that sells office technology products to small and midsize busine... Read more
Mission Control: The Software Dashboard
A centralized window into your business, the dashboard is surging in popularity because it provides businesses with real-time operational data. Read more
Virtual Machines for Small Business
Virtualization software can help a small business operate more efficiently by allowing one server to run multiple operating systems and applications. Read more
Ruby on Rails: Making Web Programming Easier
This open source Web application is growing in popularity among small and mid-size businesses because it can help you create applications with less code and ... Read more
What's the Update: When to Get New Software
New versions come out all the time, like Microsoft's new Vista operating system, raising questions about whether and when to upgrade. Here's how to decide. Read more
St. Patrick's Day Has Retailers and Bars Seeing Green
Consumers are expected to spend $3.76 billion on the holiday this year, according to a new report. Read more
Computer Security: What We're Worrying About
Here's what computer security threats are keeping entrepreneurs up at night, according to a survey by the research firm Forrester. Read more
Pros and Cons of ASPs for Small Business
Application service providers can replace traditional software and make sophisticated applications available to small businesses, but are they secure? Read more
Life after QuickBooks
At some point the requirements of a business expand and additional features and performance may be necessary from your accounting system. Here's what to cons... Read more
Outlook Vs. the Others: Business Email Clients
Microsoft's email application is widely used, but how does it stack up for business use when compared to other products? Read more
I Am Not :)
You're an adult. Quit it with the smiley faces. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Software
A primer on smart software buying, including whether to buy software as a service and how to negotiate advantageous licensing deals. Read more
Do You Need A Standard ‘Build’ for All Your Business Computers?
There are benefits to having centralized and standardized software to provide your small business workforce a homogeneous environment, and there are also risks. Read more
Mitchell Baker and the Firefox Paradox
Its products are free. Its work force is largely volunteer. Its meetings are open to anyone. It's a nonprofit. It may be the hottest tech company in America. Read more
Secure Your E-mail, ‘Mission Impossible’ Style
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New Tool for Opt-in E-mails
Jan. 24, 2007 -- Global IntelliSystems, a Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based e-mail service provider, announced Wednesday a new service to help ... Read more