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Sweet Success for Small Business: Updates to QuickBooks Online Suite
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Sweet Success for Small Business: Updates to QuickBooks Online Suite (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Today Intuit announced updates to the QuickBooks Online suite of connected applications that deliver a personalized and complete financial management package to our more than 360,000 small business subscribers. The new features and enhancements make QuickBooks Online more powerful, more flexible, and…
7 Mobile Apps for Getting Your Message Across
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7 Mobile Apps for Getting Your Message Across (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
You don’t need a bulky laptop to give a presentation any more. Thanks to a bevy of smartphone apps now on the market, you can give a presentation right through your phone or tablet. Here are seven mobile applications that can help you get your message across. IncStage Presenter (Android; $6.99) —…
5 Ways to Take Advantage of the iPhone 5
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5 Ways to Take Advantage of the iPhone 5 (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
As a small-business owner, if you haven’t developed a mobile strategy, now’s the time. Apple sold more than 5 million units of the iPhone 5 in its first three days on the market, and analyst firm J.P. Morgan expects Apple to sell some 168 million iPhones in fiscal 2013. That will put more smartphones…
How to Keep Your Business Safe on Public Wi-Fi
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How to Keep Your Business Safe on Public Wi-Fi (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
If you travel for your business — or just need an occasional change of scenery from your home office — you’re probably a regular user of public Wi-Fi networks. But if you’re not careful, these internet connections can make your data vulnerable to hackers. Here’s how to protect yourself while…
How to Optimize Twitter and Facebook Posts for Higher Engagement
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How to Optimize Twitter and Facebook Posts for Higher Engagement (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Your social media efforts may be a waste of valuable time if you aren’t armed with a few facts about how people use Twitter and Facebook. Before you post anything else on either site, read these statistics compiled by Buddy Media — and consider the following tips (based on its findings) for optimizing…
Manage Social Media the Easy Way in 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Manage Social Media the Easy Way in 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC] (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
When used correctly, social media is a great (and mostly free!) communication tool for reaching new and existing customers, building word of mouth for your business, elevating your status as an industry expert, and extending the reach of your marketing. However, for many small business owners, social…
4 Low-Cost Services for Building an App for Your Business
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4 Low-Cost Services for Building an App for Your Business (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Mobile apps used to be for Fortune 500 businesses with large budgets, but not anymore. Small companies can now create their own apps at very low cost. Think you don’t need one? Consider this: Global smartphone shipments are expected to increase 26 percent to more than 800 million units in 2013. That…
Use Viddy and Instagram to Engage with Customers
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Use Viddy and Instagram to Engage with Customers (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Social media and reality TV have quietly changed what we expect from the people with whom we do business. We get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into lives of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and politicians. It’s called the “new normal,” and it’s why crab fishermen now have more to do with your small…
5 Customer Service Apps for Mobile Phones and Tablets
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5 Customer Service Apps for Mobile Phones and Tablets (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Customers have always sought timely responses to their questions and concerns, but the rise of social media and digital technologies has led many to expect an immediate reply. As a small-business owner, you can use your smartphone or tablet PC to stay on top of client requests, inquires, and feedback…
Forget Paper Paychecks: Direct Deposit Can Save You Time and Money
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Forget Paper Paychecks: Direct Deposit Can Save You Time and Money (via Intuit Small Business Blog)
Are you still cutting paper checks for employees? Although it may seem easier to stick with procedures you’ve always followed, automating your payroll system can save you hours per week in check-processing time. A growing number of companies are using direct deposit to pay employees. According to…
