Kevin Norvell, Web Project Manager In 2012, the use of x86 virtualized servers increased by 13 percent, bringing the total percentage of x86 virtualized servers to 51 percent, according to ServerWatch. It’s no surprise. Businesses rely more on virtual servers because of major dedicated and shared server downsides. Dedicated servers have a reputation for being […]
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Getting ready for the holidays can take several months, depending on how much preparation your digital business requires. Yet most Internet professionals don’t have that type of time on their hands, leaving many worried as November approaches and their holiday strategy is still incomplete. Luckily, there is time for Web professionals to wrap up the
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The costs experienced by U.S. businesses from cyberattacks each year has reached $140 billion, Forbes reports. Every business needs to protect their digital assets, but the small business owner may not have the budget or human power for sophisticated cybersecurity. These tips will help any business, including the smallest, prevent computer attacks. Implement Better Passwords One
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Small business owners start their business with an average of $10,000, reports Wells Fargo. This money must support the business’s opening inventory, initial marketing and cover the supplies needed to open. While starting on such a small scale can be good for business as it allows you to make rookie mistakes when you don’t have a lot
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Decades ago, the “ring ring!” of the cash register signaled robust sales and a happy shopkeeper. Small business owners still love a busy cash register, but our increased reliance on technology may bring more headaches than joy. Sales go unrecorded, recorded inventory doesn’t match what’s actually in stock, and it’s tricky to accurately record cash flow. Switching
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Ever wish you had a user manual for maintaining your business page on Facebook? Well, now you do, thanks to the folks at ShortStack. The Facebook Maintenance Manual includes: How (and Why) to Convert a Facebook Profile to a Page Facebook Admin View How to Change a Page’s Name Why It’s Important to Assign Admin
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A friend sent out an email blast (I hate that word, for good reason) to his ample address book to promote a new project and got a lot of blowback for it. He asked me for my feedback… 1. Just because you have had a previous relationship with someone doesn’t mean you have permission to
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With the economy beginning to hum again, 2014 is a great time to start up a new business. Of course, with a small business, every penny counts. We hope for the best but plan for the worst. Finding ways to keep your money in your pocket is a good way to stave off the worst
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Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart? Or are they just lucky? Neither. Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute slideshow on the real secrets of success. A self-described average guy who found success doing what he loved, Richard St. John spent more than a decade researching the
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Sixty-seven percent of small business owners expect to see some sort of increase in business in 2014, according to a survey by Sensis digital advertising. Strategic, focused branding plays a vital role in growth, so make sure you understand the signs of poor branding practices and establish a logical and appropriate counterattack. Sign 1: Skewed
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