Pedro Hernandez

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Samsung’s new flagship phones for 2018 are here. But what does that mean for entrepreneurs and small business owners that rely on their smartphones to conduct business? Here are some observations after using a Galaxy S9+ for a few weeks. Galaxy S9+ continues a winning design One would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between […]

Bots are wreaking havoc on business web applications and online application finds Distil Networks’ new 2018 Bad Bot Report (registration required). According to the cybersecurity company’s research unit, so-called “bad bots” accounted for over 21 percent of all traffic hitting websites in 2017, an annual increase of 9.5 percent. But what exactly constitutes a bad […]

Salesforce recently launched Essentials, a new collection of cloud-powered apps that use automation and artificial intelligence technologies to help small businesses build more engaging and rewarding customer relationships. Two Salesforce Essentials apps are available now: Sales Cloud Essentials and Service Cloud Essentials. They enable small businesses to ditch the repetitive and manual processes that rob […]

Alex Himel, VP of Local at Facebook – Credit: Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Facebook Facebook is on a mission to help connect job seekers with local businesses looking to fill positions with the social media site’s job search and posting features. During a New York City event on Feb. 28, Facebook officially announced […]

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, were unveiled Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. Those hoping for a radical departure from last year’s Galaxy S8 and S8+ will find an evolution instead. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Outwardly, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ improve […]

Epson today took the wraps off its new WorkForce Pro WF-C5000 Series, a product line comprised of four new models that borrow from the company’s high-end printers to bring fast print speeds and laser-like quality to workgroup printers. They also require a lot fewer trips to the supply closet for consumables. Apart from cutting a […]

GoDaddy, the internet domain name and web hosting company, has plenty of services and tools that help small businesses establish a presence online. Now, a new integration between GoCentral and Google My Business can help companies drum up more business. GoCentral, GoDaddy’s mobile-optimized website builder, provides folks with tools they can use to create sites […]

Cybersecurity is a field that never gets boring, and the early days of 2018 proved that with the disclosure of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Living up to their fearsome names, Meltdown and Spectre are vulnerabilities found in practically all modern processors. They could potentially allow hackers to gain access to passwords, personal information and […]

Small business owners and freelancers are often staunch “gig economy” allies, enabling each other to thrive in competitive commercial landscapes and labor markets. Organizations that can’t devote the funds for specialized talent or a little extra help can instead pay for the skills they need on an as-needed basis. Meanwhile, self-employed workers can attain a […]

The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of the regulatory landscape and how it affects small businesses. In 2018, there are various legislative reforms and regulatory changes that will not only affect the bottom line, but also how small businesses operate. It’s a smart move to at least get […]

CES 2018 is ostensibly a consumer electronics tradeshow, but that doesn’t stop PC vendors from showing off their latest laptops for business users. The massive tradeshow, which takes place Jan. 9 -12 in Las Vegas, is where attendees can get some eyes- and hands-on time on many of 2018’s new PC models. This year, the […]