Going Wireless

If you haven’t gone wireless yet, it’s more affordable than ever. This inexpensive, easy-to-install and flexible technology offers the capability to grow with your business and can make you more productive than ever.

HSAs, HRAs: Saving for Health Benefits

The world of healthcare for small business continues to be an imperfect one. In fact, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only 47% of businesses with fewer than 10 employees offer healthcare benefits. While there is still no healthcare silver bullet, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), coupled with high-deductible health plans, may offer viable options.

If You Build a Blog, Will They Come?

There are more than 100 million blogs out there now, but there is also a growing number of abandoned blogs. If you’re planning one, here’s what you need to know to make it effective now and viable for the long term.

Keyboard Logging: Who’s Standing Over Your Shoulder?

How would you feel if, every time you sat down at your keyboard, someone else knew know every stroke you took? With keyboard logging, the latest web scam, that’s not a rhetorical question.

Is Skype Hype?

With Skype PC-based communications, users can speak to other Skypers for free, and call traditional telephone numbers, receive calls from traditional phones and receive voicemail messages for a low fee. But is that inexpensive versatility for real?

How Often Do You Really Need to Upgrade Your Hardware and Software?

With the constant flow of new PC hardware and software program updates, it can be difficult—and expensive—to keep up with all the change. So when is it really time to put money into upgrades?

Will Vista Replace Windows XP?

Microsoft is introducing its new Vista operating system shortly. Will it replace XP? Yes and no. Vista offers a range of new features, but don’t dump your XP-based machines just yet.

The Added Protection of Umbrella Insurance Policies

If you’re looking to bolster the protection afforded by key insurance policies, an Umbrella policy can provide you with additional coverage at reasonable rates.

Are You Ready for Contact Management Software?

The good news: You have more clients than you can handle. The bad news: Keeping up with all their needs and contact information is getting increasingly harder. Fortunately, inexpensive, scalable contact management (CM) software exists that offers easy access to the customer information you need, when you need it.

One (Smart) Phone Does It All

Smart phones are all about power and productivity. These small devices let users access e-mail, faxes, voice mail, web pages and other files, and can run a wide range of applications. Starting at under $150, smart phones are “what’s next” for road warriors.

Data in a Flash (Drive)

When you need to get data onto your laptop in a hurry, swap information from one computer to another or work remotely, a flash drive can help you do the job. Prices for these miniature hard drives have gone down dramatically, while functionality and memory capacity have markedly improved.

Health Savings Accounts: Affordable Health Care

HSAs are an excellent alternative for small-business owners, their employees and their families because they provide a more affordable alternative, but still allow owners to get, and provide, the health care coverage they want.

The Evolution of Networking

The web has changed the way we communicate on almost every level, and networking is no exception. Network sites like LinkedIn, Ryze, Ziggs, sales-specific site Spoke, the Downtown Women’s Club (DWC) and others mix both social and professional elements to help push business agendas.

Kill Your Cellphone (Or Just Swap It)

Changing cell phone carriers can mean a $125 to $250 early termination fee. If your contract has become burdensome or you’re just not happy with your service, several online “middlemen” now exist to help you make the transition without the fees.