Posts Tagged Business advice

Teaching Your Kids About Money

Recently, I took my son, Gavin, to the CoinStar machine to turn the random coins he’s been getting into cash. Added to the last two years of birthday money, his total was right around $150. As he stared at that money (and lamented the fact that now all he had was paper instead of a [...]

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Will This Election Really Affect Your Personal Finances?

After I pointed out that this election would likely affect personal finances, and announced that I would be looking at the economic plans offered by the presidential candidates, I received this comment in an e-mail from a reader:
With all due respect, my personal finances are not affected by what happens in Washington, but what happens [...]

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Desktop or Laptop Computer: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Computer manufacturers seem to be making laptops smaller and smaller while simultaneously cramming them full of more features. And desktop computer systems seem to get cheaper and cheaper. So which
is right for you? Here are some tips to determine which platform to pick for your business computing needs.
Lock down your budget. It’s not a hard [...]

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How to Buy Computer Equipment for Your Business

Buying new computers for your growing company is easy. All you have to do is figure out what computers to buy and where to buy them.
Neither question should be all that hard to answer. As
a rule, the computers you need for your business are the very same machines you’ve seen displayed at big office supply [...]

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Five Things to Consider Before Buying a Telephone System

When shopping for a phone system, you have three choices: a key system, a PBX system, or a hybrid (a cross between a key and a PBX). Key and hybrid systems are suitable for most small businesses, but if you want to use an auto-attendant to route incoming calls, you’ll need a hybrid or PBX [...]

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The Convenience of Calling Cards for Business Travelers

When you’re on the road, your calling options can be frustratingly limited — not to mention expensive. Hotel long-distance charges can cost $1 per minute or more, and collect calls also might approach $1 per minute. At these rates, your hotel phone bill could easily exceed the cost of the room.
While calling cards can be [...]

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Should I Buy Windows or Apple Computers for My Company?

Buying computers for your business can be a nerve-racking experience. But before you even get started, you need to answer an important question: Should you buy Windows or Apple computers?
The answer depends on what you need from your computer system. Once you compare the features of each system, the choice should be clear.
Windows

There are more [...]

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Where Can I Get Information on Software for Small Businesses?

One place to find information on accounting software for small businesses is the Review section at CNET.com. You can find reviews for the type of software you require, along with pricing, comparison, and information about software features. There is a special Business Software Guide in the Review section.
Another place to find information on software for [...]

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