Archive for the ‘productivity tools’ Category

Online backup

Let’s be honest here – when was the last time you make a backup of your business important data? I did it 6 weeks ago (oops!) and I definitely should do it more often.

But do you know what hinders me doing backup? The hassle and the confusion in doing so.

I have stored tons of backup CDs and DVDs at home… Click here to continue »

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Business Exchange

If you are looking to expand your small business reach, you might want to consider Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s Business Exchange (BX) – a social network for business owners and professionals.

LinkedIn is great – you can establish your personal and small business’ credentials (and brand names) from it. However, you do need other business social networks to expand your and your small business’ reach and gain… Click here to continue »

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Addicted to the Internet

Are you going online for business or personal purposes, in such a way that it ruins your business and personal life? If so, you might suffer from Internet addiction. Here are some interesting findings you need to ponder upon.

While I was on Twitter a moment ago, Guy Kawasaki, the VC guy (@GuyKawasaki) tipped me with an image titled… Click here to continue »

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Free site builders

As I always mentioned in Noobpreneur.com previous posts about establishing your business web presence, I once again endorse business websites as a way to communicate who you are and what you offer to your business prospects. What’s more, I always consider owning a business website (or blog site if you will) is the first and foremost step even before you start social media marketing campaigns.… Click here to continue »

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Succession

Last week I was asked to speak at a small business seminar on business succession as it relates to selling a business here in Florida.

Succession planning in general is the process of preparing to hand over control of the business to others. Very often family may be part of succession planning and while most businesses do not have any plans for business succession, those that do, fall short… Click here to continue »

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Telephone answering

If you are familiar with or interested in virtual office concepts, you might be eager to know what remote receptionists can offer you.

Virtual office involves everything from virtual office address to virtual secretary, along with hourly rental office space offered by several companies – it is particularly suitable for small business owners running their business, location-independent. However, if you don’t need location-related services and… Click here to continue »

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go green, save money

If you are one of the small business owners who care enough to do things in favour to Mother Nature while finding ways to cut your operating expenses in significant manner, you should consider eco-friendly online printing service.

Your small business printing needs should not be underestimated – the vision to go paperless for some environmentally conscious small business remains, well, just a… Click here to continue »

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Dolphin 9500

A portable data collection terminal or hand held mobile computer is no longer being used for the typical inventory control for retail and warehouse. Its uses are now expanding into receipt signature, scanning a delivery package, taking orders in restaurant, and many more.

Now, despite the relatively pricey device (a Dolphin 9500, on sale at L-TronDirect.com, is tagged at over $1,625,) you should… Click here to continue »

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This should save some time

Do you ever wonder how you will have time enough to get everything done, much less get ahead of the game?  Surely everyone has heard of Tim Ferriss telling us that we can “join the new rich” while working 4 hours per week and also that Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad makes more and more even while working less… Click here to continue »

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Business website

According to studies done last year by IDC about 46% of small businesses still don’t have websites.  So basically this post is dedicated to business owners who don’t believe the internet can significantly  improve their businesses – the only problem I have here is how am I supposed to reach them when they are never on the internet? Small businesses owners: If this post magically reaches… Click here to continue »

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Email in a box

Small business owners are experts in minimising costs and maximising results. In your business email communications, using the right software can help you boost your sales and business branding on a shoestring budget.

Other than a Webpreneur, I am also a Web and Graphic Designer. I do understand that in order to succeed, small businesses need to brand themselves properly.… Click here to continue »

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