The Best Business Cards

Business cards are an essential and longstanding cornerstone of effective networking. The format is as standard as the medium, a small stock-paper card with basic contact information and, if you are feeling saucy, a witty catch phrase. However, more and more creative thinkers are handing out extremely memorable business cards that toss out old networking […]

Exploring Virtual Teams

The way businesses are structured has changed as technology has grown. We regularly see companies reorganizing their teams into virtual teams, often known as geographically dispersed teams (GDT). This allows people in different countries to collaborate on a single project. Like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to this style of team […]

Tech bubble redo

It’s easy to get a feeling of deja vu these days. Every week delivers big news of another tech IPO. We hear about super-sized valuations for companies that haven’t turned a profit. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? It has a certain late 1990s flavor.  Are we experiencing another tech bubble? A reprise of dot-com mania? If […]

QR Codes and How to Use Them

We’ve all seen the bizarre black squares that are constantly being photographed by smartphone users. They’re called QR codes, an innovative re-imagining of barcode technology. Originally used for tracking components in vehicle manufacturing, these codes are now used in a much broader context. The use of QR codes is even finding new life in creative […]

QR Codes and How to Use Them

We’ve all seen the bizarre black squares that are constantly being photographed by smartphone users. They’re called QR codes, an innovative re-imagining of barcode technology. Originally used for tracking components in vehicle manufacturing, these codes are now used in a much broader context. The use of QR codes is even finding new life in creative […]

The Connected Age

Technology has advanced to a place that allows for constant connectivity. Getting a hold of someone is as easy (and as impersonal) as sending a simple text message.   Regardless of where we go, as long as we have a smartphone in our pocket, we are within reach. This has been a beneficial change in many […]

Tablets Take Root operating a business

Hold on a second — are tablets productivity boosters? You’re not alone if you thought tablets were merely shiny toys for consuming media. Most of the television spots advertising these gadgets show game playing, video watching, and web surfing — and not much in the way of work. But that hasn’t stopped businesses from adopting […]

Understanding consumer-based technology

Technological growth is now motivated by consumer trends. Companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft are all growing because of the innovations being made in line with consumer demands. These consumer-based technologies are providing fantastic advancements and creating deeper levels of practical implication. A perfect example of this is the Google search engine. At the core […]

Attitude Matters in Small Business

Being successful in business is due in large part to your mindset. Professional skill and connections can take you far, but if you lack a personable demeanor, you may find success to be unrealistic. At its core, business is about relating to people by way of offering services or goods. While being ambitious and passionate […]

Attitude Matters in Small Business

Being successful in business is due in large part to your mindset. Professional skill and connections will take you far, but if you do not have a personable demeanor, you may find success to be out of reach. At its core, business is about relating to people by way of offering goods or services. While […]

Details about IPv6

Virtually all of us have heard rumblings about the Internet transitioning to IPv6. What exactly it will mean, however, is still lost on many. Continue reading for an explanation of IPv6 and how it may possibly affect you. What it is IPv6 is a version of IP (Internet Protocol) that has been created due to […]

Computer Tablets: Pros and Cons

Though still a young technology, computer tablets have become one of the most popular items in the tech world since the introduction of the iPad. As the industry has grown, so have the alternatives, with tablets being offered by Microsoft, Android and Motorola.  However, popularity doesn’t always equal practicality. The iPad may one day be […]