Small Business

Thu, May 09, 2013 - Small businesses don't need expensive customer relationship software to manage customer records and important business data. Here are four inexpensive CRM options that offer the functionality you need and also integrate with the social sites your customers and prospects use.

Wed, May 08, 2013 - Google should start answering customer service emails, German consumer organizations said

Mon, April 29, 2013 - With the increasing convenience and availability of mobile technology, small businesses are finding it easier to compete. The Small Business Mobility Report by CDW found that nearly all respondents -- 94% -- agreed that their use of mobile devices for work tasks has made them more efficient. This efficiency boost grants small businesses an opportunity to extend reach and increase productivity without emptying the piggy bank.

Thu, April 18, 2013 - German consumer groups say Google must respond to support requests from users by email to comply with German law

Mon, March 25, 2013 - As smartphone and tablet use continues to grow, it's increasingly important for your business website to look good on a small screen. These seven tools will help you build a fully functional site for phone, tablet and traditional desktop devices.

Thu, March 21, 2013 - Getting seen on the Web can feel next to impossible. Here's how your small business can overcome the odds and stand out

Thu, March 21, 2013 - Version 3 of Cascading Style Sheets give website designers more control over page layout and page elements. If you plan to build (or rebuild) your small business website using CSS, these six applications are worth a look.

Mon, March 18, 2013 - It's official: Belkin announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Cisco's Linksys division.

Tue, March 12, 2013 - Small businesses looking for network attached storage would be wise to look at the Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2. Administrators will find this appliance easy to manage and will appreciate its support for third-party add-ons.

Wed, March 06, 2013 - From shopping carts to marketing tools to image-editing software, here's a look at 35 open source tools and hosted services that can help you get started with your own Web store.

Tue, March 05, 2013 - These days attracting customers to your brand means building an online community. That requires maintaining an active presence on industry-specific online forums and social media sites--and occasionally taking the conversation offline, too.

Thu, February 28, 2013 - SAP still requires 131 pages of fine print to describe software licensing rules for its products

Thu, February 28, 2013 - The bigger your email list, the more potential customers you reach with each email. But building an email list can be a challenge for a small business owner. Fortunately, these five strategies require only your expertise and your time.

Wed, February 27, 2013 - A small business doesn't need expensive software to manage a general ledger and basic business accounting tasks. Here's a look at five reasonably priced cloud services.