Windows 8 Development Opportunities

Windows 8 Development Opportunities

Windows 8 will bring a dramatic change to both the developer and the end user. Our first look at the beta has got us really excited – especially about mobile application development! Windows 8 introduces a new Metro style interface which is a personalized layout with clean typography and animations to make interacting with your PC fluid and intuitive. The interface is optimized for touch...

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Steer Clear of Data Breaches

Steer Clear of Data Breaches

Every day technology convergence turns more and more of our personal information into bits and bytes thus making it more susceptible to getting lost or stolen. As a business owner, we're entrusted with the personal and financial information of our customers. We have to be proactive, respect and honor the trust our customers place in us, and be compliant with applicable rules, regulations, and laws. And above all, have a plan just in case!

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Three Tips on Inventory Management

Three Tips on Inventory Management

The typical small business owner is also the marketing director, advertising manager, sales manager, HR director, accountant, and janitor. If your business happens to buy and sell goods, then you also need to be the inventory manager. Inventory management can be somewhat of an enigma. Not only does it affect your bottom line, it can also have a great impact on your customer relationships....

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Solving the Small Business Marketing Puzzle

Solving the Small Business Marketing Puzzle

Ask ten people how best to market your small business and you’ll probably get about 20 answers! Solving the small business marketing puzzle takes some initiative on your part because there isn’t one definitive method that will fulfill all your needs. Whatever strategy you devise, you’ll want to make sure that it is consistent with how you want current (and prospective) customers...

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Small Business in Southern Indiana

Small Business in Southern Indiana

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend today’s open house at the Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center. Blayr and her team are doing a great job for our area! The first quarter 2010 results speak for volumes! I’ve listed a few here… 29 new businesses were started 308 jobs were created $10,631,223 change in sales was recognized You can see for yourself the...

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Fast Intro to Web Analytics

Overview We’re not quite sure how to describe a portion of our business in “politically correct” terms. Often we’re called in to “clean up” the mess left by the previous web designer, web master, IT contractor, nephew, niece, or the kid next door. Following the parlance of some talk show hosts, we’ve coined the term WINO – Web-guru In Name Only. One...

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