AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Android appsappsbest appsBlackBerry appsbusiness appsBusiness Trendshiring internsinternsiPhone appsmobile appsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysvacationsRieva Lesonsky2011-06-10T14:00:00+00:00Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroomhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

More than half of people admit to talking, texting and tweeting while using the bathroom, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>appsbest appsBusiness Trendscell phone surveycell phonescell phones bathroomcloud computingcomputer backupmobilemobile appsmobile phonesRieva Lesonskysoftware backupSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-07T18:00:00+00:00Apple Named Top Brand By Small-Business Ownershttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/25/apple-named-top-brand-by-small-business-owners/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/25/apple-named-top-brand-by-small-business-owners/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/25/apple-named-top-brand-by-small-business-owners/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

The ranking by The Business Journals was based on a survey of 2,000 business owners.

 

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]]>American Brand Excellence AwardsApple best brandbest brands for small businessBusiness Journals rankingNewsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-25T17:00:00+00:00Using the iPad for Business: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Knowing the right tricks, apps and accessories can make your iPad -- especially the new and improved iPad 2 -- a trusty travel companion both inside and outside the office. How to make Apple's popular tablet work for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbest iPad appsFaceTimeiPad 2iPad 2 announcementiPad 2 releaseiPad appsiPad businessiPad releasenew iPadnext iPadSteve JobsSteve Jobs announcementSteve Jobs AppleAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T23:30:00+00:00Apple's Steve Jobs Unveils the iPad 2http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Apple's CEO, who is still on medical leave, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday to announce the next-generation iPad.

 

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]]>App Storeappsbest appsiOS 4.3iPadiPad 2iPad 2 Steve JobsiPhonenew iPadNewsSteve JobsSteve Jobs AppleSteve Jobs healthtablet computerVerizon iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T17:00:00+00:00Will the Next iPhone Replace Your Wallet?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/26/will-the-next-iphone-replace-your-wallet/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

The next iPhones and iPads may include "near field communication" chips, which would allow users to make purchases just by waving the popular Apple devices.

 

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]]>AppleApple iPadApple iPhoneBusiness TrendsiPadiPad NFCiPhoneiPhone NFCnear field communicationnext Apple iPadnext iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-01-26T22:00:00+00:00CES Recap: A Look at the Top Business Gadgetshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Motorola, Sony and other companies unveiled products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show that are likely to tempt business users in the year ahead.

 

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]]>AndroidAndroid Honeycombbest of CESbusiness technologyBusiness TrendsCESCES businessCES Las VegasCES tabletsConsumer Electronics ShowMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorola Xoomsmall business technologyXoomXoom reviewAmanda Kooser2011-01-10T17:00:00+00:00Fighting Off Hackers: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Even the biggest websites get hacked. But a few smart moves can help limit the damage. How to fight off hackers when they strike.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowhackershackinghacking websiteshow to fight off hackershow to prevent hackersJulian Assangeonline hackerspreventing hackersWikiLeaksGeoff Williams2011-01-06T19:00:00+00:00The Verizon iPhone: Coming Soonhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/03/the-verizon-iphone-coming-soon/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

And according to the latest rumors, maybe sooner than you think. A look at when the iPhone may finally come to Verizon and what it means for consumers.

 

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]]>App StoreAppleApple StoreiPhone 5iPhone coming to VerizoniPhone for verizoniPhone to VerizoniPhone Verizonnew iPhonenext generation iPhonenext iPhoneVerizonVerizon iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-01-03T17:00:00+00:009 iPad Cases with Style <i>and</i> Substancehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/28/9-ipad-cases-with-style-and-substance/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/28/9-ipad-cases-with-style-and-substance/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/28/9-ipad-cases-with-style-and-substance/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

The iPad is a sleek, technological marvel. It's also really easy to scratch and break. A look at some of the best cases for protecting your Apple supertablet.

 

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]]>AppleApple iPadbest iPad casesBusinesss Trendscool iPad casesIncaseIncase iPadiPadiPad 2iPad casesiSkiniSkin iPadMobilenew iPadnext iPadAmanda Kooser2010-12-28T16:00:00+00:00The iPad 2, iPhone 5, Verizon and More: What to Expect from Apple in 2011http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/27/the-ipad-2-iphone-5-verizon-and-more-what-to-expect-from-appl/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/27/the-ipad-2-iphone-5-verizon-and-more-what-to-expect-from-appl/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/27/the-ipad-2-iphone-5-verizon-and-more-what-to-expect-from-appl/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Will the iPhone finally come to Verizon? When can we expect the new iPad? A look at Apple's big plans for the year to come.

 

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]]>App StoreAppleApple StoreBusiness TrendsiPadiPad 2iPhoneiPhone 5Mobilenew iPadnew iPhonenext generation iPadnext generation iPhonenext iPadnext iPhoneAmanda Kooser2010-12-27T22:30:00+00:00Can This Case Turn Your iPod into an iPhone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/12/can-this-case-turn-your-ipod-into-an-iphone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/12/can-this-case-turn-your-ipod-into-an-iphone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/12/can-this-case-turn-your-ipod-into-an-iphone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

The ZTE Peel, combined with a Sprint 3G plan, can add voice, data and mobile hotspot capabilities to an iPod Touch -- without a contract.

 

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]]>Business TrendsiPod iPhoneMobilemobile hotspotPeel caseSprint 3GSprint 3G iPodZTE PeelZTE Peel caseAmanda Kooser2010-11-12T16:00:00+00:00Apple's New MacBook Air: A Savior for Business Travelers?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/23/apples-new-macbook-air-a-savior-for-business-travelers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/23/apples-new-macbook-air-a-savior-for-business-travelers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/23/apples-new-macbook-air-a-savior-for-business-travelers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Apple's latest lightweight laptop comes in 11- and 13-inch models, with more power and a lower price tag.

 

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]]>AppleApple MacBookApple MacBook AirApple netbooksBusiness Trendslatest MacBook AirMacBook AirMacBook Air announcementMobilenetbooksnew MacBook AirSteve JobsAmanda Kooser2010-10-23T13:30:00+00:00Your iPhone Is Dirtier Than a Toilethttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/15/your-iphone-is-dirtier-than-a-toilet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/15/your-iphone-is-dirtier-than-a-toilet/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/15/your-iphone-is-dirtier-than-a-toilet/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

A new study reveals that touchscreen phones have 18 times more bacteria than a toilet handle. Grossed out? Here's how to clean up your act before flu season hits.

 

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]]>cell phone germsCleenCellMobileNewsphone bacteriaphone germssmartphone bacteriasmartphone germssmartphonesStanfordtouchscreen phonesVIOLightLauren Drell2010-10-15T16:00:00+00:00Windows Phone 7: An iPhone Alternative for the Business Set?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-an-iphone-alternative-for-the-business-set/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-an-iphone-alternative-for-the-business-set/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-an-iphone-alternative-for-the-business-set/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The much-anticipated Windows smartphone is almost here. A look at how Microsoft's offering stacks up against the competition.

 

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]]>Business TrendsHTCLGMobileSamsungWindows mobileWindows phoneWindows Phone 7Windows Phone releaseAmanda Kooser2010-10-11T19:00:00+00:00BlackBerry's PlayBook: A Tablet for the Non-iPad Sethttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/blackberrys-playbook-a-tablet-for-the-non-ipad-set/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/blackberrys-playbook-a-tablet-for-the-non-ipad-set/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/blackberrys-playbook-a-tablet-for-the-non-ipad-set/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The 7-inch device, which will be available in early 2011, may give the iPad a run for its money with a feature set targeting business users.

 

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]]>Adobe FlashApple iPadBlackBerryBlackBerry PlayBookBlackBerry tabletBusiness TrendsFlashiPadiPad FlashMobilePlayBookResearch in MotionRIMtablettablet computerAmanda Kooser2010-09-28T18:00:00+00:00Virgin Mobile's MiFi: The Contract-Free Wi-Fi Hotspothttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/virgin-mobiles-mifi-the-contract-free-wi-fi-hotspot/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/virgin-mobiles-mifi-the-contract-free-wi-fi-hotspot/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/28/virgin-mobiles-mifi-the-contract-free-wi-fi-hotspot/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Virgin Mobile's latest offering is a pocket-sized mobile 3G hotspot -- no strings attached.

 

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]]>3G dataBusiness TrendsMiFiMobilemobile datamobile hotspotno contract datano contract mobileVirgin MiFiVirgin MobileVirgin Mobile MiFiAmanda Kooser2010-09-28T17:30:00+00:00What Will the Next iPad Look Like?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/23/what-will-the-next-ipad-look-like/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/23/what-will-the-next-ipad-look-like/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/09/23/what-will-the-next-ipad-look-like/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

A 7-inch screen? Dual cameras? A faster processor? We sort through the latest iPad 2 rumors, including when we might see it on store shelves.

 

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]]>AppleApple iPadApple rumorsBusiness TrendsDigiTimesiPadiPad 2iPad rumorsMobilenext iPadAmanda Kooser2010-09-23T18:00:00+00:00Is Apple Planning an iPhone Kill Switch?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/25/is-apple-planning-an-iphone-kill-switch/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/25/is-apple-planning-an-iphone-kill-switch/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/25/is-apple-planning-an-iphone-kill-switch/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

A new Apple patent filing could pave the way for an iPhone that detects unauthorized users based on facial, voice and even heartbeat recognition.

 

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]]>AppleApple patentBusiness TrendsiPhoneiPhone kill switchjailbreak iPhonejailbreaking iPhoneMobileAmanda Kooser2010-08-25T14:00:00+00:00Is This the End of the PC?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/is-this-the-end-of-the-pc/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/is-this-the-end-of-the-pc/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/19/is-this-the-end-of-the-pc/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Smartphones and other mobile devices are selling much faster than personal computers -- and the gap is only growing. Why the future of computing may be in your pocket.

 

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]]>AndroidBusiness TrendsGartneriOSiPadiPhoneMobilemobile phonesPC salesPCssmartphonestablet PCstabletsAmanda Kooser2010-08-19T14:15:00+00:00