http://pronet.nielsen.com The latest news and information from The Professional Network Small Business Resouce Center en-us 2007 pronet.nielsen.com Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:28:304 EDT TECHNOLOGY Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3ibee4411890f862628846e7166f92dbb2 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3ibee4411890f862628846e7166f92dbb2 Find out how giving your online customers full control can convert your social networking and profiling investments into cold hard revenue. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i1cef1824d6c1e59735296cc1426a9ac3 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i1cef1824d6c1e59735296cc1426a9ac3 Keeping your mobile employees working efficiently while ensuring that their data protection plan is solid has become a top business priority. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EDT http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i70b16620fc842bc839207a216c188012 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i70b16620fc842bc839207a216c188012 Better living through technology? When it comes to the workplace, not by a long shot. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i9a2f1e72ad0ce6f31262f4c8fed27b39 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i9a2f1e72ad0ce6f31262f4c8fed27b39 The heart of a small business is often its owner's computer, which oxygenates the rest of the company with critical data, important documents and timesaving systems. Choosing the right machine is therefore vital. Here's how to answer the age-old question: Mac or PC? Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i9a1eb1e38dab21537390a80b1afd596b TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i9a1eb1e38dab21537390a80b1afd596b When visitors come to your site, chances are they'll discover content that hasn't been updated to reflect the real you. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i09b57ed04d938419bd45ff21da69c19a TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i09b57ed04d938419bd45ff21da69c19a As word-of-mouth platforms grow and traditional marketing tools lose impact, the propensity of a customer base to recommend products and services to others will be a key to your brand. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i975331243e08d74c19e201e25ced0ed0 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i975331243e08d74c19e201e25ced0ed0 With progression in technology tools and online demos, bullet points and data slides aren't cutting it anymore. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i573b5338397e3505e667fb64acff1a19 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i573b5338397e3505e667fb64acff1a19 Domestic airlines are working to deliver the next must-have amenity, in-flight Internet, as at least six carriers have recently advanced plans to offer connectivity in the sky. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i877e4787aa6b183a7099cad455585fe9 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i877e4787aa6b183a7099cad455585fe9 The future of telephony, Internet calling offers low-cost service but questionable quality. Decide for yourself if the pros outweigh the cons. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i5640aa942a786ec1dad298e9c39890eb TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i5640aa942a786ec1dad298e9c39890eb When so many business processes that determine your success rely on technology, you'll want to make sure your IT team remains resilient and failure-free. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i75b3ecbc7b3e7be96fae54559b241b2d TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i75b3ecbc7b3e7be96fae54559b241b2d The increasing availability of new technologies and distribution channels is offering consumers choices like never before but also increasing the complexity of the business. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i6e97406a00e0eb194c3973d6961f9d5b TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i6e97406a00e0eb194c3973d6961f9d5b Never has the enormous equity built into brands been so vulnerable to destruction by scam artists selling fake goods. Here's how to protect your brand. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i0aff0df2009f092c002fc982d81b931f TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i0aff0df2009f092c002fc982d81b931f Here are some guiding principles to help shape a successful Internet shopping experience for your customers, not to mention yourself. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i4b3ff425c09ebc70602183dcee69c092 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i4b3ff425c09ebc70602183dcee69c092 New technologies, including the most business-applicable elements of web 2.0 and social networking, are making it easy for professional networking to occur in virtual events. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iebe037d19484453d0afc3e021ea0a26a TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iebe037d19484453d0afc3e021ea0a26a In part one of our two-part Holiday Gift Guide, we present a dozen of our best tech savvy gift ideas. From mobile phones to flash drives, wireless printers to digital picture frames, these electronic trinkets are perfect for the entrepreneur who has everything. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i1508d58cf4ee9d9de579f56948a0d65b TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i1508d58cf4ee9d9de579f56948a0d65b With a seemingly endless number of acronyms—like SEO, SEM and PPC—many small businesses lack the time, the budget, or the knowledge to tackle effective search marketing. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i76626e51c49f8a0a071fe47f56e4908c TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3i76626e51c49f8a0a071fe47f56e4908c Today, business leaders are extremely cost-conscious. But are they really looking at the cost of not doing information technology right? Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3if8066b9ec8fbe168fea3983ac2addba9 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3if8066b9ec8fbe168fea3983ac2addba9 Not only is it inconvenient to have gear die on you, but it can leave you feeling stranded, frustrated, and stressed out. Here are three simple ways to stay in power. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iddd368d961327d98b5236527128f3ef6 TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iddd368d961327d98b5236527128f3ef6 In order to ensure an organization is managing IT risk and maximizing performance to prevent failures, people and process have to be addressed. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EDT http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iff716996ae2a7e21b133ec3b6424c69a TECHNOLOGY http://pronet.nielsen.com/smallbusiness/content_display/technology/e3iff716996ae2a7e21b133ec3b6424c69a Unwanted e-mail clogs your inbox and hurts your productivity. Isn't it time you fought back? Consider these strategies for preventing, managing and responding to spam.