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These business apps can keep you organized

There are many keys to running a successful small business. One of the more important? The owners of small businesses need to be organized. It’s too easy to miss an important task. Luckily for us, the iPhone — a tool of choice for a lot of small business owners — features several apps that can […]

How can the U.S prepare workers for changing tech?

Improving technology has advantages and drawbacks. On the good side, it greatly improves our life. Just look at smartphones. We can now search for our favorite Mexican restaurant, watch movies and search the Internet all on our phones. So what’s the problem with technology? Often it means the loss of jobs. New tech made a […]

These small business tech trends can save you money this year

A new year has begun, but have you made any updates to your small business’ technology? If not, you may be costing your company money. After all, technology can help your employees function more efficiently. That, in turn, can make your business more profitable in 2014. SmallBusinessComputing.com recently took a look at some of the […]

Three business apps you need

It’s challenging to operate a prosperous small business today. The competition is fierce. And customers are still hesitant to spend their money. Your small business, then, needs any advantage it can get. Fortunately, there are lots of apps designed to help you grow and maintain your small business. And the Orlando Business Journal recently ran […]

Expect more success from tech companies in 2014

This past holiday season demonstrated once again how popular tablets, smartphones and laptops are with consumers. It’s of little wonder, then, that a recent story in USA Today forecasted that 2014 will see big profits for technology companies. The same story predicts that tech companies will remain some of the most profitable U.S. businesses. Again, […]

Want simple tech? You’re in luck

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of technology in your life? Does big data got you and your employees feeling stunned? Here’s some good news: The Christian Science Monitor recently predicted that technology will become a lot simpler for both personal and business users. How quickly will this happen? How about next year? Overwhelming As […]

Stopping credit-card fraud with high-tech

Retailer target did not experience its best holiday shopping season ever. Hackers were able to obtain information on 40 million consumers who used their credit cards at the retailer’s stores in November and December. Now the company faces lawsuits and negative press. But a recent report from CBS Minnesota provides hope: According to the story, […]

When tech failed in 2013

Sometimes tech just doesn’t work. And then there are times when technology rollouts are true disasters. The Telegraph newspaper recently talked about some of the greatest tech disasters of 2013. While you read about them, try to learn something. You don’t want to make some of the same mistakes — albeit on a smaller scale […]

Tech companies rattled by NSA spying

We know that the NSA has generated negative headlines for its spying programs. But have these headlines damaged business across the nation? The heads of the country’s largest tech firms believe so. They told Pres. Obama all about it during a recent meeting at the White House. The Washington Post reported on the meeting. The […]

When it comes to tablets, what will $38 get you?

Remember when tablets priced under $100 were a big deal? Now tablet makers are selling their products at prices even lower. The big question, though, is if these budget-priced tablets are worth the money. Time Magazine recently took a look at this question, evaluating the new Ubislate 7Ci tablet from Datawind. What’s remarkable about this […]