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Oct. 21, 2011

jakson robert and 3 other people answered this question

What are the benefits of virtualization technology in a small business?

one of the benefit which i appreciate most is being able to develop a standard virtual server build that can be easily duplicated which will speed up server deployment.
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Oct. 7, 2011

Don Fitchett answered this question

Is the 'lean development' approach sensible for start-ups and really small businesses?

I agree with you Brian about a small business possibly not having the manpower to fully implement an ongoing Lean program. But it is very important for the said small business to at a minimum, have the "Lean Mentality".
For example I did when first ... more

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Feb. 16, 2011

Ryan Pollock answered this question

Are HP business notebooks better than Dell's?

Hi Dan, I will say from my personal experience that Dell's equipment was solid. I was the second owner (post refurb) of a Dell Inspiron laptop, and bought it some time around 2004. I just retired that machine last summer (6 years from a refurbished ... more

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Jan. 26, 2011

Megan Torrance answered this question

What are some New Small general management philosophies?

Recruit well, then stand by your team. As mentioned in Phil Simon's book, The New Small, TorranceLearning has a somewhat unique approach to recruiting. As the CEO, I do all first interviews. Then, successful candidates meet the team for a no-holds-barred (as long as it's ... more

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Jan. 25, 2011

Scott Albro answered this question

What are some of the myths that many small business owners have regarding emerging tech?

Cloud computing as abstractor of complexity - Vendors are touting cloud computing as a way to abstract out much of the complexity previously associated with information technology. Small businesses are attracted to the notion of being able to leverage enterprise class functionality without the complexity ... more

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Nov. 30, 2010

Jeffrey Summers answered this question

What is Texas doing right to attract small businesses?

1. Controlled state spending.
2. No personal income tax.
3. Low corporate taxes.
4. Low levels of regulation.
5. Great colleges.
6. Large workforce.
All the usual variables that any successful state will have. more

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Oct. 20, 2010

Candyce Edelen answered this question

Which is more important to the economy, small business or big business?

Small business contributes 60% of all jobs and 90% of the net new jobs in this economy. Small businesses are vital to our economy.
I just read an article on the Census Bureau's assessment of the growth in women and minority owned small businesses, and ... more

Oct. 19, 2010

Jessica Groopman and 1 other person answered this question

Small businesses and the economy?

Small businesses are a huge driver of the economy. One could argue they are THE driver of the economy, in fact. According to the Small Business Administrations Office of Advocacy, Small Businesses account for 99.7% of all businesses in the US. It goes on to ... more

Oct. 6, 2010

hin dan and 6 other people answered this question

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Oct. 6, 2010

Toby Williams asked a question

What are the hottest start-ups of 2010?

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May 14, 2010

Gail Wallace and 1 other person answered this question

What are the pros/cons of small business equipment leasing?

No one has mentioned that leasing can have a downside as well. Many leases have long terms so even if the business fails or finds it no longer needs the equipment, they may be stuck with having to continue to pay the lease. Some leases ... more

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May 10, 2010

Toby Williams and 3 other people answered this question

Is it smart to hire a SEO expert?

Thanks for your advice everyone. I just don't see myself spending $250-$100 an hour for SEO engagement. I'm happy I got a good response from the community. I will definitely dodge the "SEO Expert" from my graphic designer and take a look into seobook.com and ... more

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Search Engine Optimization

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May 10, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

Where do/should smart SMBs get the best IT and office equipment advice?

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