Business News for IT Managers
- Interesting View of Twitter
iEven the most prolific users say Twitter has become more useful as a way to tap in to the discussions of the day than to broadcast their own thoughts. And once you get pulled in, you might just find you have something to say after all. /ibr /
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a href=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/technology/04basics.html?em target=_blank complete article/a
- Startup Business Boot Camp
Turn your ideas into action and fast track your success at the Startup Business Boot Camp, a concentrated, intensive hands-on event where you start with an idea on Friday evening and by Sunday afternoon you can literally be in business ready to generate your first lead or customer. br /
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a href=http://www.startupbusinessbootcamp.com/ target=_blank Startup Business Boot Camp/a
- Innovative Ways for Designers to Use Technology
Stumbled across a couple of niche sites, that have supplemented their websites and revenue by using Zazzle? You create products using artwork or photos, and Zazzle handles printing, shipping and payment processing. The artist recieves a percentage or any sales generated. Seems this works quite well for niche sites. Check these out: br /
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Horse Stall - a href=http://www.wildlife-animals.com/ target=_blank Horse Themed Gifts/abr /
Dog Pound - a href=http://www.dog-pound.net/ target=_blank Dog Themed Gifts/abr /
Golf Clubhouse - a href=http://www.golf-clubhouse.net/ target=_blank Golf Gifts/a
- Google - People Finder
While this technology is great for emergencies it does raise personal security concerns:
Google on Saturday quickly activated an online person finder tool to allow relatives and friends to find loved ones following the huge earthquake in Chile.
The Person Finder: Chile Earthquake from the California-based Internet giant is located at Chilepersonfinder.appspot.com and offers users the choice of using it in English and Spanish.
It asks users What is your situation? and gives them the choice between I am looking for someone and I have information about someone.
Users can then search records by name or input information about someone.
- Software Industry Conference Registration Open
The a href=http://www.sic.org target=_blank Software Industry Conference/a is a three day event, July 15-17, 2010 in Dallas, Texas with educational sessions and networking events.
- Diversify or Die
Do you know a business owner who is lamenting the current state of the economy? Are they talking about how their business is on life support and they don?t know what to do?br /
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a href=http://smallbiztrends.com/2009/05/diversify-or-die.html target=_blank Diversify Your Small Business or Die/a
- How to Twitter
Twitter, the latest social networking craze, is a micro-blogging platform where participants post tweets which are short comments limited to 140 characters or less.
Getting setup on Twitter is not terribly difficult. There is a slight learning curve in regard to Twitters culture and tweeting practices, so it is a good idea to monitor the posts for a few days before you jump in and begin tweeting, just to get a feel for the community. Many Twitter participants monitor the posts (tweets) of other people they find interesting, which is called following. Twitter is interactive, and allows others on Twitter to reply to tweets and engage in a conversation with the original poster or others who add comments to the original posts/tweets.
How to Twitter
- Small Business and the Recovery
Could small businesses become the Achilles heel of the U.S. recovery? Companies with fewer than 500 employees helped lead the economy out of the last four recessions as entrepreneurs, sensing opportunity, opened new businesses. And smaller suppliers provided the tools and equipment needed for larger companies to boost production. But this time, almost six months after the U.S. economy began growing again, small businesses continue to cut capital spending and dismiss workers. br /
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a href=http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_08/b4167016988043.htm target=_blank complete article/a
- Why You Should Recycle Cell Phones?
Cellular phones and other mobile devices often contain toxic materials that can pollute the environment. The chemicals contained in the cell phones and electronics are harmful to the health of both humans and animals. Cell phones and their accessories contain a large number of hazardous substances known as Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals (PBTs). Some of the chemicals contained in the PBTs have been known to cause damage to nervous systems, reproductive systems, and developmental systems, as well as causing cancer. br /
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a href=http://www.notepage.net/green/why-recycle-cell-phones.htm target=_blank Why You Should Recycle Cell Phones?/a
- Top 10 Web Design Sins
Many webmasters repeat the mistakes made by their predecessors. Take a look at these Top 10 most common web design sins. Have you fallen victim to any of these?br /
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a href=http://www.small-business-software.net/top-10-webdesign-mistakes.htm target=_blank Top 10 Web Design Sins/a
- Steps to Make Your Business Green
A business that makes the decision to be environmentally-conscious will often promote goodwill among potential customers, while making the world a better place for future generations. Many businesses hesitate to adopt green practices because they fear it will hurt their bottom line and negatively impact profits. But many eco-conscious businesses discover that they can actually save money and bring in new customers who specifically patronize companies that actively make an effort to be environmentally friendly. Many customers may even be willing to pay a bit more for a product or service from a company that is green.br /
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a href=http://www.notepage.net/steps-businesses-can-take-to-go-green.htm target=_blank Steps to Make Your Business Green/a
- MicroLoans for Small Businesses
More small businesses in Northern New York can receive low-interest loans once the U.S. Small Business Administration once again funds a regional microloan program.br /
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The program, through the Adirondack Economic Development Corp., will receive a $750,000 loan from SBA. In turn, the corporation makes loans to small businesses in amounts ranging from $500 to $35,000. Most loans total about $13,000.
- Mandatory IRAs Not a Plus for Small Businesses
U.S. President Barack Obamas effort to increase retirement savings by requiring all businesses to offer automatic IRA accounts may face opposition from small companies, says a Washington-based trade group.br /
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Obama said the plan, part of a tax package aimed at middle- income Americans proposed today, would let employees automatically enroll in direct-deposit retirement accounts and expand matching tax credits. The administration has not released a cost estimate.br /
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a href=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-01-25/mandatory-iras-may-burden-small-employers-business-group-says.html target=_blank complete article/a
- Pros and Cons of RSS Feeds
Weigh the pros and cons of implementing an RSS feed as a communication channel, and determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks in your own situation. br /
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a href=http://www.small-business-software.net/pros-and-cons-of-rss.htm target=_blank Pros and Cons of RSS/a
- Most Influential Online Marketers of 2009
Online marketing has evolved tremendously over the last decade. Within a single decade the interest and need for understanding this space has grown to insurmountable lengths. And there are the select few carrying forward...nbsp;nbsp;br /
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a href=http://www.invesp.net/2009/rand-fishkin.html target=_blank Most Influential Online Marketers of 2009/a
- How to Choose a Domain - Part 2
Here are some other things to pay attention to when selecting domain names...
1. Domain Extensions
Many webmasters wrestle not only with choosing the best domain name, but also with the decision of what domain extensions to select for their website. The following is a general guide to what the most popular domain extensions represent...
.com - commercial (by far, the most popular domain extension)
.net - network host (often used by hosting companies)
.edu - educational institution
.org - organization
.info - informational sites
If your primary focus is in a local market, you may find value in a local domain as well.
How to Choose a Domain - Part 2
- How to Choose a Domain - Part 1
How To Choose A Domain Name - Part 1
So, you have an idea or a product.... now you need a domain name for a website. How do you choose a great domain name? Here are a few ideas...
Brainstorm
Create a list of words or phrases that relate to the product, service, information, or brand that will be promoted on the website.
Experiment
Experiment with variations of the words in the above list. Change the order of words in phrases to create unique combinations for possible domain names.
Check Availability
Check the availability of the potential domains, using Network Solutions or a similar domain registrar. If the desired name is already taken, most domain registrars will provide a list of alternative similar domains that are available.
How to Choose a Domain - Part 1
- The Internet in 2020
As they imagine the Internet of 2020, computer scientists across the country are starting from scratch and re-thinking everything: from IP addresses to DNS to routing tables to Internet security in general.br /
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They are envisioning how the Internet might work without some of the most fundamental features of todays ISP and enterprise networks. br /
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Their goal is audacious: To create an Internet without so many security breaches, with better trust and built-in identity management.br /
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a href=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/010410-outlook-vision.html?sourceNWWNLE_nlt_daily_pm_2010-01-04 target=_blank Internet in 2020/a
- Small Business Omens for 2010
In Illinois, small businesses number more than 1 million, touching every sector from manufacturing and professional services to retail and health care. According to 2006 Census data, they include 258,000 companies that employ more than 4 million people and contribute $192 million in annual payroll to the economy, Markowitz said. They represent 98 percent of state employers and 49 percent of employment.br /
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a href=http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-mon-outlook-small-business-0jan04,0,4714324.column target=_blank Small Business Omens for 2010/a
- 2010 Predictions - What is Hot and What is Not
Top 10 Winners Predicted for 2010
1. Healthy Living
2. The Cloud
3. Savings
4. Simplicity in Design
5. Web Applications
6. Instant and Virtual
7. Portability
8. Energy
9. Green Shopping
10. Security
Top 10 Losers Predicted for 2010
1. Capitalism
2. Health Care
3. Credit Card Companies
4. The Left
5. Acorn
6. Big Government
7. Privacy
8. Super Star Atheletes
9. Facebook
10. Reality...
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