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AOL TechGuru Offers IT Help for Small Businesses

7/08/11 at 4:00 PM

A new option for small-business owners with computer issues: AOL TechGuru offers 24/7 virtual tech support ranging from one-time fixes to ongoing support. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?

6/10/11 at 2:00 PM

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

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Survey Says: Want Less Facebook, More Face Time? You're Not Alone

5/20/11 at 10:00 AM

Ninety-seven percent of business travelers rate face-to-face interaction as the most important factor in their relationships with clients. Continue Reading

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Most Small-Business Websites Don't Use E-Commerce Or Traffic Monitoring Tools

4/29/11 at 9:00 AM

Sixty-five percent of small-business websites don't accept payments, while 63 percent don't use any traffic monitoring tools. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroom

4/07/11 at 6:00 PM

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

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More Small Businesses Make the Move to Cloud Services

3/28/11 at 2:00 PM

Head in the clouds? You're not alone. Thirty-nine percent of small businesses worldwide plan to use one or more cloud services within the next three years. Continue Reading

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More Businesses Outsourcing Online Jobs to Small Town USA

3/24/11 at 3:30 PM

A recent survey shows the "ruralsourcing" trend growing quickly, with small towns outpacing larger cities. Continue Reading

SCORE Launches e-Business Now to Help Entrepreneurs with Technology

3/22/11 at 2:00 PM

The new website from SCORE provides small-business owners with free tools, on-demand workshops and connections to technology mentors. Continue Reading

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Cleaning Up Your Online Image: 5 Things You Need To Know

1/12/11 at 6:00 PM

Don't let careless Facebook posts, errant tweets or bad customer reviews come back to haunt you. How to clean up your online image. Continue Reading

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Fighting Off Hackers: 5 Things You Need to Know

1/06/11 at 7:00 PM

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

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Inexpensive Businesses You Can Start Right Now

11/03/10 at 5:00 PM

Starting your own business is always risky, especially in a tough economy. So which industries are the safest bets? Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Everybody's Spending, Nobody's Hiring. Why?

10/05/10 at 4:00 PM

Spending on recreation, leisure and dining out are all on the way up, but continued economic uncertainty is keeping small businesses on the sidelines. Continue Reading

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Startup Introduces Voice-Activated Security for Smartphones

9/14/10 at 6:30 PM

Tired of trying to remember complicated passwords? ArtiNNet wants to safeguard the world's phones -- through the power of people's voices. Continue Reading

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4 Free Ways Google Can Help Your Business

8/31/10 at 2:30 PM

Google's not just for search anymore. A look at free tools that can help customers find you, keep tabs on the competition and more. Continue Reading

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Is Apple Planning an iPhone Kill Switch?

8/25/10 at 2:00 PM

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

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