It's time to stop thinking about optimizing your website for mobile customers and just get it done. And yes, even mom-and-pop online retailers need to get a move on.
Remote workers and telecommuting can help small business save money and boost morale, and we've got five tips to help you set up a structure that benefits employees and management.
Tablets and smartphones snag a lot of limelight -- much of it justifiable -- but when it comes to real small business productivity, the notebook still rules. We list five reasons why.
There have never been so many free and inexpensive tools for small businesses to manage their own marketing.
Small business storage needs continue to grow unabated. We look at five storage and virtualization trends that can help SMBs reduce costs and do more with less.
The mobile revolution is in full swing. Will 2012 be the year it takes hold in the small business market?
Of McAfee Labs' list of 10 security threats for 2012, two pose a problem for small businesses. Paul Mah explains what you need to know.
The search giant wants to be your go-to phone company for all your communications needs. And it's well on the way to achieving that goal.
Two analysts grade the small business technology predictions they made for 2011 and get ready to peer into their crystal ball for 2012.
A new study finds that use of cloud services among small businesses is up 18 percent in just 6 months.
As shoppers become more comfortable with mobile commerce, Giftly predicts that digital gift cards are hot for savvy consumers.
Help your customers save a little jingle with their Kringle this holiday season -- celebrate Free Shipping Day.
Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? If not, these 29 reports, predictions and guides will get you on track.
Do business app stores make sense for small business? Laurie McCabe studies the trend and what the future holds for small businesses and app stores.
It's time to plan your mobile commerce strategy, and we've culled the best information from 27 research reports to help you get started.
Mike Elgan delivers three convincing reason why now, not later, is the time for businesses to get going with Google+.
A survey by Cisco shows that younger professionals consider social media, mobile and telecommuting rank higher than salary as must-have benefits.
Cloud computing has come a long way since analyst Laurie McCabe last tackled the topic for us back in 2009. Here she brings us up-to-date on the state of cloud computing for small business.
IPv6 is a new protocol that will affect every network, so there's no use in burying your head in the sand. We look at some of the security issues to keep in mind.
Our small business analyst explains Dell's latest foray into the cloud, and what it means for small businesses.
The new optical disc company says its new M-DISC storage technology will last a thousand years.
Talking on your mobile phone is one thing, talking to your desktop another. But that's where Apple and Google plan to take us. Beam us up, Scotty.
Online shopping trends are a fast-moving target. Here are three that small business online retailers need to understand.
It started as a cute idea to share interests with friends. Now Facebook's 'Like' program is a mega-sized marketing machine. But at what cost?
Rob Enderle takes a closer look at Dell's strategy to offer companies business tools that make dealing with a complex world easier.
Sales of Microsoft's Windows 7 surge to new heights. Is your small business on board or on the fence?
We kick off our inaugural Twitter chat with a discussion on mobile commerce. Come share your thoughts and get your questions answered by our expert panelists. Here's what you need to know.
What are the top reasons for wanting to work away from the office? A new SMB survey offers some surprising results.
With working capital tied up in accounts receivable and credit in short supply, SMBs lack funds to fuel growth. The Receivables Exchange says the answer lies in an underutilized asset: accounts receivable.
Small business storage capacity needs continue to expand at an almost alarming rate, but these seven other trends can help you tame, or at least cage, that insatiable beast.
Nine is the magic number for small business mobile trends in 2011. From tablets, smartphones and social media, these nine mobile computing trends will help small businesses stay competitive and to engage customers in the coming year.
The most recent CDW IT Monitor finds that one-in-five small business IT decision-makers plan to invest in new small business technology in the next six months.
A recent survey reveals that smartphone owners place a higher priority on the smartphone experience over a particular brand. Which mobile operating systems garner the most interest?
VaporStream software provides businesses of all sizes with an electronic way to have private, off-the-record conversations.
Crowdsourcing sites, such as CrowdSpring or 99designs, can be a great choice for small businesses looking for logo or Web designs at a reasonable cost.
You can blame (or thank) Apple for starting the trend, but consumer tech has breached the business world. Here are the top 10 applications and devices you'll find punching a time clock.
What technologies does a small business need to succeed in an 'always-on' world? We help you understand what should go in your tech toolbox.
The Internet changed the way we buy goods and services, and mobile devices are about to do the same. Laurie McCabe looks at the next shopping revolution and what it means for small business.
Get ready to add videoconferencing to your bag of mobile computing tricks thanks to the latest smartphones and tablet PCs. We look at what's here now and what's coming soon to a smartphone near you.
Business intelligence software helps you keep a finger on the pulse of your business and make informed decisions. But is it easy and affordable enough for SMBs?
Plus, the latest numbers show that Microsoft sells seven copies of Windows 7 per second.
The Skype 5.0 Beta includes free multi-party video calling, and it attracts a lot of attention from SMBs and entrepreneurs. But is it ready as a business communications tool?
Despite its consumer beginnings, the iPad seems destined to be the next must-have work accessory, according to a recent study. The business world appears willing to embrace -- and support -- the popular mobile device.
The Nielsen Company projects that smartphone sales will outpace those of standard feature mobile phones within a year.
Small business analyst Laurie McCabe shares her thoughts and insight on the 2010 Small Business Technology Summit that recently took place in New York City.
We look at the mobile technology trends that could change both how you work on the go and how you engage with customers in the coming year.
We’ve polished up our crystal ball — and asked some industry experts — to see what technology trends small business entrepreneurs should pay attention to in 2010.
