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Put the You in USB: 5 Unusual USB Gadgets
Posted: Monday 02/08/10 11:18 AM EST
The simple USB port has had a huge impact on our business computing lives. It's comforting to know we can swap the cables around, plug and play, and just simply have things work. That ubiquity has attracted some creative minds to the USB arena -- maybe a little too creative. Here are five mobile-worthy USB devices bound to either fascinate you, make you shake your head, or both. You may find yourself wanting them, rationally or irrationally.
The iPad Gold Rush
Posted: Friday 02/05/10 05:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Business Resources
Will the iPad transform your business? Probably not. But the much-hyped, soon-to-be released supertablet could lighten your business travel load and provide a one-stop shop for editing documents, delivering presentations, and Web browsing on the go.
How to Deal with Stupid New Business Ideas
Posted: Friday 02/05/10 05:00 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Starting a Business
If a friend comes to you with a dumb business idea, what should you do? Should you be honest and crush their dreams, or lie and potentially seem them take big losses? Read on to hear experts weigh in on why that dumb idea might actually pay off.
What's Old is New: Tech for Seniors
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:48 PM EST
Seems the ultimate TV mom of the 1970s has the pulse on a hot market for 2010: tech for seniors. Making the leap from The Brady Bunch to entrepreneurship, Florence Henderson has started the FloH Club, a membership-based telephone tech support service for seniors.
Digitally Savvy Mark Girls Become the New Avon Ladies
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:46 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business, Marketing
In 2003, Avon Products Inc. spun off its youth-focused beauty line Mark into a Web 1.0 world. The company -- and brand -- has evolved to be anything but. Just as the Internet has transformed, so has Avon, jumping fearlessly into social networking and successfully redefining "Avon Ladies" for a whole new generation.
How to Save on Your Business's Wireless Bill
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:43 PM EST
With market research firm Gartner predicting that every third cell phone sold will be a smartphone by 2013, it's no surprise that wireless service packages will be constantly changing. Here's how to make sure you're getting the right plan for your business.
Contracts Still Not Going To Small Firms
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:41 PM EST
Filed Under: Small Business Finance, Small Business
The questions about how much federal government contracting money is actually being spent with real small businesses continue. Much of it is going to large businesses that shouldn't actually be eligible for the SBA's help.
What You Need to Know about Small Business Credit Cards
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:36 PM EST
Small business lending dropped dramatically last year, as a consequence of the banking crisis. Not surprisingly, many small businesses are turning to plastic to ride things out until credit is flowing again. But before you sign up for a card, Peter Pham, CEO of BillShrink.com (which just launched BillShrink for Business to help small companies save money), has some tips to keep in mind.
Add to the ''Best Things in Life'' Free List -- Business Incubators
Posted: Thursday 02/04/10 01:34 PM EST
Maybe there's no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such thing as free office space. If you're just starting out, you might be a perfect fir for a "business incubator" -- shared office space specially designed to get you on your feet easier.
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The Startup
The web's premiere online reality show for small business owners is back for its third season! Watch as we follow four entrepreneurs making their businesses come to life. The Startup
