Some common-sense tips for taming email
From simple organizational tips to security best practices and specific ways of handling Gmail, SaneBox has published more than 100 ideas for managing the incoming flood.
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Long-time small-business advocate Heather Clancy translates the latest SMB trends -- from e-commerce technologies to cost-effective applications, hardware, collaboration tools and cloud services that improve SMB efficiency.
Heather Clancy
Heather Clancy is an award-winning business journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation
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What do online directories say about your company?
Close to half of small businesses recently surveyed by Constant Contact haven't bothered to update the information about their company that's available online, which could be a big mistake.
KiteDesk aggregates social streams, cloud services
If you're maintaining multiple Google accounts or Twitter feeds, the startup's cloud and mobile application will help you bring everything together into a unified inbox.
8 basic options for mobile printing
Want to print something out using your tablet or smartphone? Although many mobile printing applications are still rather rudimentary, here are some applications you might want to research.
ThingLink embeds interactive contextual info into images
The format could help improve visitor engagement on company Web sites or be used to drive e-commerce transactions.
While controversial, daily deals effective for attracting new customers
For attracting new business, it's hard to beat daily deals campaigns. But online survey tools and digital loyalty systems are more valuable for nurturing repeat business.
Let employees speak their mind with 15Five
The cloud application gathers weekly information about morale and company progress in less than 15 minutes.
Ringya tames mobile contact lists
Free mobile application for Android and Apple iOS makes it easier to stay in touch with random groups originally distributed on paper, helps provide context for who is trying to reach you.
Insightly's formula for CRM, keep it simple
If you're a small business using Google Apps, you should consider this cloud-delivered application that integrates tightly with Google Apps and Gmail.
Comcast creates cloud app marketplace for small businesses
New Upware marketplace features well-known software applications for data backup, security and collaboration; other categories to be added in the future.