Small Business

March 4, 2014

With all the Winter Games coverage the past few weeks, it’s not hard to imagine how strategies employed by world-class athletes can be useful in other endeavors too, such as succeeding with a small business.

December 12, 2013

Many small businesses know technology can make them more productive, but new research shows technology also can have a significant impact on a company’s reputation and customer satisfaction. More than 90 percent of respondents to a recent Microsoft survey said they would consider taking their business elsewhere if a company uses outdated technology.

October 5, 2013

What’s the key to sparking further growth in the global economy? A study released by Microsoft on Friday points to technology.

September 25, 2013

A tough task for any small business is to juggle evaluating and implementing the right mix of technology along with everything else they need to do to survive. Here’s an event that may help.

September 13, 2013

Parents of budding entrepreneurs can give their progeny a crack at being a head honcho by checking out “Dr. Panda’s Supermarket.” Now available on Windows Phone 8 devices, this game lets your 2- to 6-year-old run the show – everything from wrangling stray shopping carts to weighing produce to ringing up customers.

September 5, 2013

How prepared is your small business? Take the quiz today and check out Microsoft’s Disaster Preparedness e-guide. It’s full of tips, business strategies and technology guidance that all small businesses will find useful in preparing for disaster.