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Technology Advice for Small Businesses

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Google Apps for your business

Cloud-based apps are all about convenience of use, versatile accessibility and ease of collaboration. While many app developers might not hit all the requirements, reputable ones will try and ensure that all the components are incorporated and work well. One business tool that gets the job done is the cloud-based Google Apps for Business. What… Continue reading Google Apps for your business

Google introduce new productivity apps

Because tablets are so highly mobile they allow business users to connect with the office from anywhere where there is an Internet connection. Without doubt, many of these Android tablet owners are also using Google Drive as their main document creation tool. In an effort to make Drive even more accessible, Google has released standalone… Continue reading Google introduce new productivity apps

Better copy and pasting in Word

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular and useful programs for business owners and managers. With a wide variety of features, you can create a nearly limitless number of different documents. There are so many features in fact, that even long-term users still come across new ones all the time. A good example of… Continue reading Better copy and pasting in Word

Preventing inappropriate content on FB

In many countries Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking platforms. It’s an important marketing tool for businesses and a great way to connect with customers online. If you have a Facebook Page, there is a good chance that you spend time curating content. Every now and then however, you may run… Continue reading Preventing inappropriate content on FB

Hardware and successful business

Whether you’re running a coworking space, consultancy firm or your own business; investing in high-quality hardware can save you from headaches and lost time. Making use of the fast-growing technologies with the right hardware can lead to a smooth operating business. Without adequate hardware, you could see your business come to a staggering halt. It… Continue reading Hardware and successful business

Keywords for a successful website

Keywords for SEO, which is search engine optimization, are an important ingredient for the Web presence of any small business. With proper SEO-based keyword research and ranking not only can a website’s visibility increase, but you can also attract good quality, targeted visitors too. In turn, this leads to increased conversion. The question many business… Continue reading Keywords for a successful website

Backup options for your business

Your systems and data are undoubtedly an important part of your business and to protect these valuable assets you should be taking steps to ensure that your data is backed up in case of an emergency. Looking into backup solutions, it is easy to see that there are a number of different backup options that… Continue reading Backup options for your business

Continuous dictation on your Mac

Apple’s latest operating system – OS X Mavericks – features an Enhanced Dictation tool that can be used to help make your writing easier. This feature allows users to talk continuously without any time limit and can be used offline. It can also be used in conjunction with other OS X apps. If you are… Continue reading Continuous dictation on your Mac

Google Maps for businesses

Google Maps may help individuals find the location they are looking for and because of this it can also be a comprehensive tool for businesses. One of the best ways it can help is that it allows you to set a “Home” and “Word” address. When you are at work, you can easily get directions… Continue reading Google Maps for businesses

Security flaw hits Internet Explorer

For many businesses, the browser is one of the most important pieces of software you can install on your computer. It not only provides access to the Internet, but also to a myriad of other systems, including email, documents, and more. Many Windows users stick with Internet Explorer (IE) because it is automatically installed on… Continue reading Security flaw hits Internet Explorer