Project management for small businesses, the cloud wayLiquidPlanner focuses on predicting the impact of project plan adjustments and helping smaller companies manage and prioritize resources.March 6, 2012 by Heather Clancy in CXO
Google lures small businesses with free Web site offerCalifornia is one of the latest states to go live under the Google Get Your Business Online program, the search giant's nationwide initiative to endear small businesses to its Internet services.March 6, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
Apple iPad fastest-growing SMB technology, data suggestsNew research from The Business Journals suggests iPad usage quadrupled between 2010 and 2011, among companies with fewer than 500 employees. March 5, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Apple
Technology enables small company's franchise aspirationsSalon franchise Seva Beauty relied on a well-maintained customer database and Apple iPad check-in system to inspire its expansion. Here are 4 ways your small business can do the same. March 4, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Hardware
Portable scanner stores documents directly to cloudNew scanner from Plustek Technology includes feature for scanning searchable PDFs and images directly to Evernote, Google Picasa services.March 1, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
IBM targets SMBs with social media bootcampsEight weeks of training is geared at helping SMBs learn to listen, converse with customers over social networks and other social media outlets.February 29, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
Why it is a great time for small businesses to consider MacintoshThe forthcoming Windows 8 operating system release from Microsoft should prompt SMBs to reevaluate OS investments, and reconsider the value of Apple's Macintosh.February 29, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Apple
SMB online marketing marriage: Vocus pays $169M for iContactThe merger will combine SMB search marketing, social marketing, email and public-relations services into one platform by late 2012.February 28, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Social Media
Twitter lures small businesses with advertising platformThe developer is teaming up with American Express to up to $1 million in free advertising to small businesses that help test out its new SMB advertising services.February 26, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
7 ways SMBs can make cloud storage and backup saferCloud storage and backup services are rewriting the rules for SMB business continuity strategy, but don't rush in without doing some due diligence.February 23, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Storage
Appointment app offers two-way synch with Google calendarFull Slate is an online appointment book that allows small businesses to manage and book schedules from a central location, while keeping them synchronized across multiple devices.February 23, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Cloud
Many SMB mobile devices unmanaged, presenting security riskMore than half the Apple iOS mobile devices considered in a newly released study by mobile security vendor Mobilisafe were using outdated firmware.February 22, 2012 by Heather Clancy in Security
Webcast debates SMB online marketing prioritiesWondering how to organize your digital marketing and social media strategy? Join us for a ZDNet Webcast, "Top 10 Online Marketing Tips for Small Business."February 21, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
Chicago restaurant operator builds marketing list with cross-channel promotionsLiberal use of mobile text messaging with social media tie-ins has helped Lodge Management Group build its customer marketing list dramatically.February 20, 2012 by Heather Clancy in SMB
Analytics app offers real-time window into e-commerce activityLexity Live is a free app that connect with major online shopping carts including Shopify, eBay ProStores and Magento.February 20, 2012 by Heather Clancy in E-Commerce