Joel Spolsky: A Visit to Microsoft and Google
Back-to-back trips to Microsoft and Google remind me just how smart these guys are -- and just how much I love running a small company Read story
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Whatsnext.com for Microsoft
Microsoft, the world's biggest company interms of market value -- $458 billion inNovember -- and the dominant player in theglobal computer industry, was t... Read story
Inc. 500 Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Each year since 1981, Inc. magazine has named the fastest-growing small privately held companies in America. When companies first make the In... Read story
IM Legal Primer
Instant messaging is evolving into a serious business tool -- with serious legal and security risks as well. Read story
Working Smarter With Microsoft Office
Are you using Microsoft Office integration to put an end to busy work? Read story
How to Avoid Wasting Money on Bad Software
For the past several years, I've seen countless small businesses waste enormous sums of money trying to find the perfect vertical software application for... Read story
Got the Whole World in Your Palm? Better Back It Up!
We're all trying to become more connected as part of the digital lifestyle. During the past few years, handheld devices, such as those based on the Palm O... Read story
10 Simple Ways to Lower Your Computer Support Bills
1. When in doubt, reboot. Before you consider an issue a real computer support problem and call your computer consultant, always re... Read story
High-Tech Bonding
"Know thy customer" may be an important business principle, but putting that ideal into practice gets exponentially harder as a company grows. That's why ... Read story
Hassle-Free Expensing
Automated expense systems eliminate paper receipts and let employees create and submit reports anytime, anyplace. Read story
Can We Talk?
A growing company is supposed to be one happy family, but your computers don't always get the message. Incompatible apps. Proprietary data formats. Feudin... Read story
Browser Wars
Internet Explorer isn't the only game in town anymore. Here's what you need to know about its competition, and how the new landscape impacts your business. Read story
Games Businesspeople Play
Some talk about it; some don't. But without question, there are more than a few who are doing something other than VisiCalc down at the shop. Read story
No More Trivial Pursuits
Suggestions on using reporting systems that can make data collection more efficient. Read story
The Processed Word
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about word processing. Read story
Milestone
Microsoft will soon become the first Inc. 500 company to overtake IBM in total market value. Read story
Fixed Fees Ahead?
Some vendors are charging customers for customer service support. Read story
File Names That Tell All
A software program allows DOS users to name files and directors with up to 255 characters. Read story
Forget the Better Mousetrap
Column about the changing competitive strategies in high-technology markets. Read story
Forget Patents, Says Stanford Prof
The author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law explains why patents may not protect you in the new economy. Read story
The Next Microsoft
Can statistics about past Inc. 500 companies help predict which company from this year's list will be the next Microsoft? Read story
The Suite Spot
A guide to office suite software packages. Includes a review of Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition, Microsoft Office 97 Small Business Edition, and Lot... Read story
VARs Under the Influence?
Microsoft has a new strategy for capturing the small-business market: capture the hearts and minds of consultants, integrators, and value-added resellers. Read story
Microsoft Plays Nice and Extends Coverage of Products
Microsoft will begin offering an extended period of product support to customers in a move to give companies more time to upgrade or overhaul their produc... Read story
Microsoft Venture Offers Access to Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2005 --For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, a corporate giant like Microsoft is similar to Mt. Everest: extremely lar... Read story
Microsoft Targets Vertical Markets
July 11, 2005 --Microsoft has announced that it will increase its focus on industry specialization, creating software products targeted fo... Read story
Microsoft's Small Business Mission
Sept. 28, 2005 --On Sept. 21, Microsoft announced that it had reorganized its corporate structure to streamline product development and co... Read story
New Projector Lets You Take Your Presentations on the Road
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Move Your Market Research Online
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read story
Google Challenges Microsoft's Workplace Dominance
Small businesses with lower IT budgets are being wooed by a cheaper web-based alternative to MS Office. Read story
Technology Causing Generation Gap Within Family Businesses
Older and younger business owners admit conflicts over technology investments, according to a new survey. Read story
Microsoft Closer to Centro Launch
Earlier this year, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it was developing an integrated IT solution for midsize businesses. The project, which was ... Read story
Microsoft to Host Small-Business Webcast
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will host its first-ever Small Business Show via webcast Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. EST on the company's Small Business Center Web si... Read story
LeaseWeb Launches Windows Express Server
Business hosting provider LeaseWeb, in collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), has announced a new low-cost dedicated hosting service targeted at smal... Read story
Microsoft Unveils Small Business Phone System
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled a new user-friendly phone system designed and priced for small businesses. Microsoft Response Point helps deliv... Read story
Maximizer Releases Upgraded CRM
Customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider Maximizer Software has unveiled the 10th version of its CRM solution designed and priced for sma... Read story
Microsoft Releases Accounting Software Upgrade
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled an enhanced version of its 2007 financial management software for small businesses. Office Accounting 2008, now... Read story
Ensim Launches Saas Development Kit
New tools for independent software vendors Read story
3CX Upgrades VoIP Phone System
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Gold Partner 3CX released version 5 of its software-based VoIP PBX phone system for Windows. 3CX Phone System for Windows offers ... Read story
Microsoft Introduces Virtualization Beta Early
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled a public beta version of its hypervisor-based server virtualization technology that was originally planned for ... Read story
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