Technology Planning

• The Ultimate “Bargain” Bin of Software

  Freeware sounds like a deal to small businesses that are stretching IT dollars. But before downloading anything marked 'free' consider the security implications.
  Linda Wilson

• Ugly Surprise in Your IT Future?

  When assessing IT solutions for your business, here are the top five technology questions business leaders need to ask.
  Mike Gorsage

• Angel, Venture Capital, or Bootstrap?

  Tech entrepreneurs need to pursue different avenues for financing when starting out. Fortunately, online resources can help out.
  Anand Rajamaran

• Bringing Out Your Inner Blogger

  A thoughtfully planned new media campaign can beat big budgets. It can provide large-scale product refinement and increase the online conversations about your brand.
  Lisa Metcalfe

• Providing Remote Tech Support to Workers

  What are the best ways for a small or mid-sized business to provide efficient help desk support to employees? Software? Hardware? On-demand services? Or a solution in a box?
  Renee Oricchio

• Tech Talk: Energy Co. Gains Efficiency with BPM

  A Canadian oil and natural gas company found it could streamline time sheets processing and operating expense accrual with the help of business process management software.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Tech Talk: Unified Communications Helps Firm

  An Arizona manufacturer of car audio equipment, such as speakers and subwoofers, cuts costs and helps mobile workers stay connected by switching to a unified communications platform.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Let’s Get Visible: Supply Chain Technology

  A variety of technologies -- from software programs to hardware such as RFID -- now lets businesses see into their supply chain to ensure that the right resources and the right materials move to the right place at the right time.
  Michelle V. Rafter

• Green Computing Choices

  Small business has no exemption when it comes to helping preserve the environment. Here's why you should make eco-friendly computing choices for your business and steps you can take.
  Andrea Peiro

• Taking Accountability: Selecting the Right Finance Software

  As small and mid-sized businesses need more sophisticated technologies, it is important to avoid choosing the wrong solutions -- especially when it comes to how your money is accounted for and distributed.
  Lisa Metcalfe

• 10 Money-Saving Technologies

  In a recession, sometimes spending a bit on technology can actually end up saving your business money over the long term. Investments in virtualization, thin clients, Web conferencing, and other technologies can pay off.
  Renee Oricchio

• How Does Technology Fit into Your Strategy?

  When making strategic plans, you ignore technology at your peril. But focusing too tightly on tech can skew your plans too. Here’s how to strike the right balance.
  Minda Zetlin