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Analytics 101: Valuable insights from cheap tools

emilymaltby — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:35:00 +0000

Savvy entrepreneurs are turning to inexpensive data-mining software to refine their Web sites and boost profits. What do you recommend?

Get control of your employee records

scowley — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:16:34 +0000

Every business eventually outgrows Excel. If you're ready to get your HR files in order, here are some of our picks. Have you found a great HR solution? Tell us about it.

Skip the plane trip: Web conferencing boom

scowley — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:12:06 +0000

Online conferencing can slash your travel budget and even goose sales – if you pick the right service. Has your business taken its conferencing virtual? Tell us about it.

Web hosting 101: What to look for

scowley — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:31:48 +0000

Can't get past those fancy tech terms and abbreviations? Here are the dos and don'ts when choosing a provider to host your site. What Web hosting tips do you have?

Cloud computing: Supercomputers for hire

scowley — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:54:47 +0000

Cloud computing can provide all the processing power your company needs for little money, but be ready for rough weather. Have you taken your data to the clouds? Tell us about it.

The new way to meet payroll

emilymaltby — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:11:54 +0000

A host of online services can help business owners save money, make fewer mistakes and concentrate on more important stuff. What works for you? Share your own payroll experiences.

The hidden cost of Google Apps

scowley — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:52:50 +0000

Cheap software can become pricey when the learning curve eats into your business's productivity. Have you tried out Google Apps? What do you think?

Internet video finally pays off

scowley — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:29:46 +0000

A medical-translation company figures out how to make online video pay – after a decade of trying different systems. Have you explored online video for your business? Tell us about it.

Being big brother

emilymaltby — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:27:41 +0000

Ryan Elmore can watch employees at his restaurants using internet video surveillance technology to keep an eye on customer service, quality control and transactions. What has been your experience with video monitoring?

Boost sales with online appointment bookings

scowley — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:58:07 +0000

Switching to a 'click here to book' system helped Soothe Spa grow its client base by 400%. Have you found software that helps your business? Tell us about it.

Canon vs. Lexmark printer showdown

scowley — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:08:43 +0000

Our smallbiz tester put the Canon Pixma and Lexmark X500n multifunction printers though their paces. Have you found a multifunction printer you love – or hate? Tell us about it.

Don't rely on Google for Web sales

scowley — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:13:05 +0000

ScenicRentals.com owner Mike Braswell turned to CNNMoney.com's Website Remedies for help overhauling his travel site. What do you recommend?

Get sales leads online

scowley — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:04:31 +0000

A new book offers search tips that can heat up your cold calls. What are your best online sales tips?

Slumpbuster: Used IT equipment for cheap

scowley — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:09:01 +0000

Minnesota firm Vibrant Technologies is cashing in on hot demand for inexpensive, secondhand IT equipment. Have you bought used equipment? What do you think of the strategy?

The best PC for Microsoft Office? A Mac

scowley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:12:49 +0000

If getting maximum efficiency from Microsoft tools is key to your business, an office full of Macs could be the way to go, according to FSB's tech columnist. What do you think?

Talent Tamer

arlittle — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:42:10 +0000

Employee-evaluation software from companies like SuccessFactors can help you track employee progress. How does your company track talent? What do you think of talent-management software?

Should the Geek Squad need private-investigator licenses?

scowley — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:46:16 +0000

A Texas law, now being challenged in court, says computer technicians could need PI licenses. What do you think of the case?

Life at Basecamp – six months in

arlittle — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:52:19 +0000

Jonathan Blum tried using Basecamp online software at his business. Does your business use collaborative software?

BlackLight's physics-defying promise: Cheap power from water

arlittle — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:11:29 +0000

A small N.J. company says it has created a physics-defying power source. What do you think: Will BlackLight's discovery work or flop?

Getting your mind organized – and mapped

scowley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:28:52 +0000

"Mind mapping" can help organize your brainstorms. This week, cult favorite Mindjet released a new, online tool for collaborative mapping. What do you think of mind mapping?