Recycling Cell Phones

Technological advancements providing users with improved reception through integrated antenna systems, reduced size and weight of cell phones, along with numerous feature sets, and storage improvements have caused the bulk of cellular phone users and enthusiasts to upgrade to new and improved handsets. The low cost of cell phones and the added technological improvements mean that the majority of cellular phone users are on their 2nd or 3rd generation hand set.

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Is it Time to Update Your Business Card

To succeed in todays world, one must adapt to todays developments, including the ever-expanding implementation of technology. One small way to do this is to modernize your business card; because the means by which businesses communicate have expanded, you may want to rethink what is included on your business cards. By doing this, you can unite your offline marketing with your online marketing efforts. Below are a number of tips for updating your card. Is it Time to Update You Business Card

Posted on: 22 July 2014 | 8:00 am

Consumer Education

Consumer education is something many small software companies tend to overlook. While the benefits of consumer education may not always be obvious, the fact of the matter is that educated customers are good customers, and happier customers. Consumer Education

Posted on: 18 May 2014 | 12:43 pm

Great Discounting Tips

Discounting is a tried and true way to attract business, both satisfying your customers and increasing your profits. However, there is more of a science to discounting than one might initially think. Understanding this art is critical to offering the most successful discounts and obtaining optimal results. Discounting Tips

Posted on: 14 May 2014 | 8:00 am

Crowd Sourcing an Social Media

It seems that our society is growing ever more dependent on social media; more and more people are joining social networking giants such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and more such websites and applications are springing up to meet the rising demand for them. As society and culture continue this turn towards technology, so do the operations of society, especially through crowdsourcing. A powerful tool, crowdsourcing does much good, but has also caused a number of problems. In such a situation, one must ask: do the benefits of crowdsourcing really outweigh the risks Crowd Sourcing and Social Media

Posted on: 6 February 2014 | 8:00 am

Building a Successful Community

Building an online community demands time and sustained effort. While numbers are not everything when it comes to communities, there are several tricks that can increase the number of subscribers to your forum. However, it is important to note that a large number of members does not determine the success of a community; a smaller number of active and interested members can often result in a very successful online community. Building a Successful Community

Posted on: 30 January 2014 | 8:00 am

Answer Your Softwares Questions

Software developers often struggle with choosing what kind of content to present on their website. To alleviate this problem, we have defined a simple set of criteria that will assist developers in providing the best variety of content for their website visitors; if your websites content is comprehensive, it should answer all of the following questions: Answer Your Softwares Questions

Posted on: 22 January 2014 | 8:00 am

Working From Home

Developments in technology have made it possible, if not easy, for small businesses and employees to telecommute. Working from home can be quite a different experience from an office job, and many find it a preferable one. However, those who work from home may also face some of the intrinsic downsides of telecommuting. To sort out the good and the bad of telecommuting, we have compiled a list of the major pros and cons that those who work from home might experience. Working From Home

Posted on: 8 January 2014 | 8:00 am

Develop Content Worth Linking To

All webmasters have heard the adage, content is king. However, the struggle to discern what types of content to develop is one that webmasters have yet to conquer. If you are familiar with this dilemma, you should know that Googles latest algorithm changes cause Google to assess how visitors interact with a website. This data from a visitors experience is now used in organic search ranking. Develop Content Worth Linking To

Posted on: 1 January 2014 | 8:00 am

What to Tweet?

Businesses are flocking to Twitter, but many lack an understanding of the medium and do not know what to �tweet.� Here are a some tips for businesses that are on Twitter and interested in using the medium to build their brand: What to Tweet?

Posted on: 21 May 2013 | 3:35 pm

Design Tools

Creating an interesting and colorful color palette can be a chore, even for the most experienced designers. We have compiled a list of color design tools that can be very useful for web artisans... Design Tools

Posted on: 10 April 2013 | 11:09 am

Tips to Get Things Accomplished

All of us start the day with every intention of completing a variety of tasks, but unfortunately many of us become distracted as the day moves on. Or even worse, we are tasked with crisis management, and at the end of the day we find that we have made little progress in whittling down the day's planned tasks. As well intentioned as you may be, it seems to become a routine, and one that far too many of us fall into. Tips to Get Things Accomplished

Posted on: 20 March 2013 | 8:00 am

Design Tools

Creating an interesting and colorful color palette can be a chore, even for the most experienced designers. We have compiled a list of color design tools that can be very useful for web artisans...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.small-business-software.net/design-tools.htm" target="_blank" >Design Tools</a>

Posted on: 12 March 2013 | 9:00 am

10 Tips for Improved Time Management

Managing time is a major struggle for many of us. Lack of productivity and procrastination are usually the result of poor time management. Make the most of your time by taking advantage of these helpful tips... 1. Make Lists Lists help keep you focused and on task. Create a list of tasks in advance for the upcoming day. When you find yourself distracted or unsure of what to do next, refer to the list, which will help put yourself back on track. When you complete a task, cross that item off the list -- this will give you a sense of accomplishment, and will also help motivate you to tackle the next item on the list. 10 Tips for Improved Time Management

Posted on: 6 March 2013 | 8:27 am

Free Tools to Monitor Your Brand

There are a number of things that you can do to monitor your online brand, as well as monitoring the brand of a competitor. Being aware of what is said, and when it is being said, will allow you to react in a timely fashion. Free Tools to Monitor Your Brand

Posted on: 26 February 2013 | 12:32 pm

What is Hot in 2013!

Each year we scratch our heads and come up with trends or technology that we think will be hot in the coming year. Checkout our list of What is Hot and What is Not in 2013.

Posted on: 10 January 2013 | 8:00 am

2012 Reflections, 2013 Predictions

2012 was scarred with senseless tragedies, the Costa Concordia the majestic cruise liner, went down off the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy when it was said the captain was showing off to islander friends. Horrific tornados that tour through the mid-western United States stole the lives of even the littlest angels. A horrific mass shooting at the Batman opening in Colorado showed a careless disregard for life. Sadly this was followed by a shooting at Seikh Temple in Oak Bridge, Wisconsin, taking the lives of worshippers. 2012 Reflections, 2013 Predictions

Posted on: 8 January 2013 | 8:00 am

Where to Find Logos

The Internet has made it easier than ever for individuals to start a business at a very low entry cost. The barrier to entry for starting a web-based business can even be as low as $100.00. Every web business should have an identity, and many business owners realize that they may lack the necessary graphical talent, and are often unsure of where to look for it. If cost is an issue, you can find ready-made logos at many online logos sites, such as these... Where to Find Logos

Posted on: 13 August 2012 | 8:00 am

Customer Testimonials and Profiles

Testimonials are essentially 3rd-party endorsements for a product or service. Potential customers will often look for testimonials when faced with a purchasing decision. Customer testimonials can increase sales closing rates by removing uncertainty and instilling confidence in the customer. Additionally, testimonials that describe solutions for real-life problems can be very well received by others that may be struggling with similar issues. The more detailed and specific a testimonial is, the more credibility it will have. Testimonials can be used in conjunction with white papers to fully explain how the product or service has resolved a real-life problem. In many cases, other businesses in the industry may be struggling with similar issues or problems, and explaining how your product or service fulfilled a need and solved a problem can sometime make the difference between getting the sale or not. A white paper combined with a credible endorsement is a powerful sales tool. Customer Testimonials and Profiles

Posted on: 23 May 2012 | 8:00 am

Website Spidering

Website Spidering refers to the automated process of indexing a web site by a search engine. An automated program, known as a web crawler or spider, will go through a website following the links on each page, and will gather pertinent information from each page until it has properly indexed the entire website. Website Spidering

Posted on: 18 May 2012 | 8:00 am

2011 Reflections and 2012 Predictions

No country suffered more than Japan in 2011. Japan was rocked by an 8.9 earthquake, then a tsunami  that was created from the quake, hit the small island. The powerful waves caused damage to a nuclear power plant. The tsunami caused significant damage to one of Japan’s plants making it impossible to properly cool or shutdown the nuclear reactor. The inability to cool the plant resulted in a nuclear melt down, and the escape of radiation.  When the trifecta hit, the Japanese people earned the world’s respect, they managed the tragedy with stoicism and grace. The consequences of this horrible tragedy, and implications of the radiation leaks, into the sea and atmosphere, are still unknown. Japan will bear the scars from 2011 for generations to come. 2011 Reflections and 2012 Predictions

Posted on: 11 January 2012 | 8:00 am

What is Hot and What is Not in Technology for 2012

What is Hot and What is Not in Technology for 2012 Top Winners Predicted for 2012 What is Hot 1. Mushroom Cloud The virtual cloud is now a mushroom cloud. More and more applications and data is available virtually. Customers are no longer tied to their desktops, data is accessible in the cloud. As long as you have an Internet connection, you have access, regardless of your hardware. 2. Smart Mobility Mobile phones have become smart devices, they are more than just phones and alarm clocks. By the end of 2012, it will be hard to find a phone that does not run games, support Internet connections and have built in web browser. 3. Multi-Function Devices I suspect that devices will begin merging, there is no longer a need for so many gadgets. The functionality of the devices from smart phones, kindles, ipads and computers are redundant and there is likely to be device consolidation as the overlap in functionality increases. What is Hot and What is Not 2012

Posted on: 3 January 2012 | 8:00 am

Tips to Identify Your Customers

In order to effectively target your customers, you need to know who and where they are. Customers come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you discern which customers are the best to target? Tips to Identify Your Customers

Posted on: 12 December 2011 | 8:00 am

Software Development and Marketing Mistakes

The following are some of the more common mistakes made by ISVs and software developers... 1. Lack Of A Plan Many software developers start out simply by writing an application to make their own lives easier, and often do not really have a plan to turn that idea into a business. But they later decide to do just that, and like any other business, a plan is necessary in order for a software company to succeed. Create a development road-map, a marketing plan, and a business plan, all of which lay out goals, feature priorities, and a time frame for accomplishing specific parts of the plan. Software Development and Marketing Mistakes

Posted on: 6 October 2011 | 8:00 am

Tips to Get Things Accomplished!

All of us start the day with every intention of completing a variety of tasks, but unfortunately many of us become distracted as the day moves on. Or even worse, we are tasked with crisis management, and at the end of the day we find that we have made little progress in whittling down the days planned tasks. As well intentioned as you may be, it seems to become a routine, and one that far too many of us fall into. Tips to Get Things Accomplished

Posted on: 27 September 2011 | 8:00 am