Put the You in USB: 5 Unusual USB Gadgets

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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.

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How to Save on Your Business's Wireless Bill

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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.

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Tough Tech: 5 Rugged Business Gadgets

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Not every entrepreneur sits in a cozy office all day. When you're away from the desk and out in the elements, you need technology that can keep up with you and not fall apart into a quivering mass of circuits and silicon at the first run in with a thunderstorm. Here are five gadgets that spit in the face of danger and are ready to be sidekicks in your business adventures.

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Hottest Trend for 2010: Set Your Sites on Mobile

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With more Internet users moving to mobile access, it makes sense to deliver a phone-friendly version of your Web site, especially for people wanting a quick view of your offerings while they're on the road. Click to see ways you can bring your business to this emerging market.

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The Ins and Outs of Small Business Software Licensing

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If you are a responsible small business owner, you have spent a great deal of time and money building your business from the ground up. However, if you are like a lot of other small and large business owners, you may have decided to save money by obtaining free, illegal copies of software.

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If You Text and See Your Shadow, Does That Mean Six More Weeks of Winter?

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If you're a business owner and aren't using social networking to get your message out, you're running out of excuses. Even the groundhogs are doing it.

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Small Business Coaches

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Meet AOL's small business and career coaches! Success experts like Brian Tracy and Tom Peters will help you increase sales, get motivated, and build a better business.

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