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What Does The Future Hold For QuickBooks Desktop?

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

If you’re a QuickBooks user, you may have noticed that Intuit is shifting a lot of focus onto QuickBooks online. In 2014 Inuit dropped the prices on QuickBooks’ Simple Start, … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software / Management

Top 5 Great (Free!) Note-Taking Apps

Monday, May 4, 2015

As every note-taking app fits a slightly different personality, it’s easy to become frustrated with the sheer number of options available–even convinced that you’ll never find something that perfectly suits your needs. … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software

Media Monitoring With Mention

Friday, April 17, 2015

There are a few different tools for monitoring the Internet for brands or topics; most people know Google alerts, for instance. But what if you want to expand your monitoring … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Create Basic Marketing Materials / Management

Business Phones That Are Actually Cool

Monday, April 13, 2015

I study, test and review business technology for a living. To most people, this is the most boring topic imaginable. In fact, it is so boring that when people ask me what … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get a Business Phone System / Set Up a Phone Number
App Of The Week Feb-March

Apps Of The Week: Feb-March 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Below are the amazing applications that were selected for our ChooseWhat #AppOfTheWeek list. Each application provides a unique set of features, but they have all been chosen for their value to entrepreneurs. Utilizing the apps … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software

Creating Processes Using Basecamp

Monday, March 23, 2015

If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that creating processes for your business is important. They make the business scalable, more consistent and more marketable. You also know that you need … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Using Twitter For Your Business

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Twitter is a social media platform that businesses of any size can leverage. It’s an ongoing exchange of ideas, services, and information, and getting your business’s name into the mix … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Promote With Social Media

Putting Facebook To Work For Your Business

Thursday, February 12, 2015

You probably know that if you’re looking to use social media to boost business, Facebook is the largest player in that space, with more than 1 billion total users worldwide; … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Promote With Social Media

Three Things Independent Contractors Should Do To Prepare For Tax Season

Friday, February 6, 2015

Tax season is upon us again, and it’s time to start gathering the materials you’ll need in order to file. If you’re an independent contractor, tax season brings with it … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Small Business Tax Tips

What Is Google Domains, And How Can Your Business Use It?

Saturday, January 17, 2015

In June 2014, Google announced it was rolling out a domain registry service, Google Domains. Initially it was an invitation-only beta, but the service is now publicly available. The new … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Website

What Microsoft’s Office for Everyone News Means for Mobile Customers

Friday, January 9, 2015

Microsoft made a surprising announcement at the end of 2014: it is releasing new and updated free Office apps – which include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint – for iPad, iPhone, … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software

QuickBooks Online Drops Pricing

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Small businesses looking into online accounting tools should take note of the fact that Inuit’s QuickBooks online has dropped the prices on its Simple Start, Online Essentials, and Online Plus. … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software

Project Management App Review: Trello

Friday, December 5, 2014

There are myriad productivity and organization tools out there, and even more books on the subject. So many in fact, that trying them all out could make life feel more … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Using Yosemite and iOS 8 to Make Screencasts on an iPhone

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

If you have a Mac, you may already know that it has screencasting software, QuickTime Player, that allows you to make movies of your computer screen. A screencast is basically … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Build Your Website

The Rise of Coworking

Friday, November 7, 2014

“Coworking” entered our vocabulary in 2005, and since then the trend has been on the rise. It shows no signs of slowing down, either: according to a 2013 report from … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Find Office Space / Management / Set Up Your Business Mailing Address

What Small Businesses Need To Know About Apple Pay

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The much-touted Apple Pay is now here, allowing customers to link their devices to bank accounts or credit cards and use the payment platform to make purchases. Many of the … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management

Who Should Use A Client Portal?

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

You may have come across the term “client portal” and wondered what exactly that means. In a nutshell, a client portal is a secure place to store information for clients … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Management
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Staying Secure Online

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Online security breaches make the news on a fairly routine basis. And every time they happen, it prompts the question “how can I keep my information secure?” More and more … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Select the Best Small Business Computer

Google Calendar Sync Is Going Away – Now What?

Monday, July 14, 2014

Almost two years ago Google announced that its Google Calendar Sync app will be going away, and now that day is approaching. On August 1 the app will no longer … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software / Set Up Business Email Accounts

What Businesses Need to Know About Software Licensing

Monday, July 7, 2014

When it comes to the legality of software installations, things sometimes don’t come across as black or white. Take, for instance, the idea of installing a product labeled for a … Continue Reading

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Startup Step: Get Basic Business Software
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