SmallBizResource Blog

So That's How You Do It, Part 1: TinyURLs

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:49:59 -0500

Some things are just *so* simple...if only someone lets me know about it in the first place.

Wednesday's Woman: Meet TodaysMama CEO Rachael Herrscher

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:03:00 -0500

When I was 16, I had an afterschool job as a telemarketer for the Fort Lauderdale News. Whether I ever made my quota is long erased from memory (read: never), but what I do recall is after a few months, I knew I couldn't stand selling, and one more shift spent sitting on my butt pushing a paper was another four hours of my life I couldn't get back.

A Quick Reminder About What's Important

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:19:38 -0500

Easy: Getting caught up in running our businesses, trying to make more money, and thinking about what to do next, who we need to call, which bills are due...the list seems endless.

Ask What Our Next President Can Do For You

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:48:34 -0500

Whether it's a Mr. or a Mrs. post-Bush, we all have a list of tech-related issues we want to see addressed by our nation's next president.

How to Handle Complaints

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:08:48 -0500

The way a business handles a problem speaks more to me than the problem itself.

11 Ways to Build an E-Mail Subscription List

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:12 -0500

What goes up must keep going up: Starting next week one measly stamp will cost us 42 freaking cents.

Apple Best For Tech Support: Consumer Reports

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:37:30 -0500

I rue the day, and I know it's coming, that something goes wrong with my laptop. An IT department is no longer a four-digit extension away, and the results of Consumer Reports' latest tech-support survey are making me nervous.

The Documentation Cure-All

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:04:42 -0500

I rarely delete my Sent mail, and here's why.

Amazon Sues New York

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:29:57 -0500

We saw this one coming.

EMC Mozies Into Online Mac Backups

Thu, 01 May 2008 13:16:17 -0500

Mac users have a new option for online backups that's fresh out of beta.

Need Help? Call a Mom

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:19:29 -0500

Two stay-at-home-mom friends of mine are a few months away from putting their youngest on the school bus. Their thoughts are slowly, nervously, heading in the direction of rejoining the paying workforce, but after eight-plus years away they're both understandably worried that their skills have softened and unsure if their previous careers still hold appeal.

Web 2.0 Expo All About Small Business

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:49:49 -0500

This week's Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco wasn't explicitly aimed at small business, but if you ask me, small companies stole the show.

Not What, But Who Is Next For Your Small Business

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:15:12 -0500

As an entrepreneur, you're focused on getting your business off the ground. After launch, you focus on keeping it growing. And when you really hit your stride you, focus on scaling to meet growing demands for your goods and services. The common denominator to all that starting, growing, and scaling is YOU. But what happens when you're gone?

The Cheapest, Most Effective Marketing: Referrals, Done Right

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:33:49 -0500

For a small business, there is perhaps no more effective -- and no cheaper -- form of marketing than referrals. But getting good referrals for your small business is not as simple as it sounds, nor is it truly effective if not done well.

Skype Intros Inexpensive Plans For Calling Abroad

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:04:46 -0500

Talk is now cheaper, particularly when you need to make an international call.

SerebraConnect: A Viable Outsourcing Option

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:29:23 -0500

Small-business owners have an incredible amount to juggle, but typically don't have the budget to hire even temporary help.

What is the State of Small Business?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:26 -0500

The 45th annual Small Business Week kicks off today (April 21-25). Before joining in the SBA's f�te, it's high time to review some of the recent data that offers a glimpse into the state of small business today.

Get Set for the SBA's National Small Business Week

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:07:40 -0500

You don't have to be in NYC or DC to be part of the Small Business Association's annual National Small Business Week, April 21 to 25.

What Would Get You To Reveal Your Computer Password?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:24:03 -0500

The answer, I'm afraid, is bittersweet.

New York Opens Amazonian Pandora's Box

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22:35 -0500

New Yorkers may soon be kissing their tax-free Amazon days goodbye.

Tuesday's Tax Tip: Managing Your Money

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:36:07 -0500

The number 16 seems anything but sweet when you realize it's the Constitutional amendment responsible for giving Congress the power to collect taxes.

A Way To Keep the Flames of Business Passion Alive

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:30:38 -0500

Pssst! Wanna join my MOOB Group?

Takeaways From the Women Who Tech TeleSummit, Part 2

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:11:43 -0500

As promised, here are my thoughts following the second Women Who Tech TeleSummit panel I attended.

Entrepreneuer Gives Back

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:13:23 -0500

I haven't seen the numbers to confirm whether last night's "Idol Gives Back" show made the "googillions" that Ben Stiller hyped. But I do know about another charitable initiative set to launch next week that will enable entrepreneurs here at home to help budding businesses in third-world countries.

500 Free Domain Names Up for Grabs

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:07:01 -0500

If the notion of something for nothing strikes your fancy, read on.