8 Tips for Those Who “Know Nothing about Technology”
A Small Business Technology Survivor's Guide
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by Doug Ziewacz
Let’s face it….Most of us will never aspire to the technological genius of Bill Gates or ever consider the monumental task of inventing the internet like Al Gore. As mere technological mortals, the rest of us can only hope to make it through the workday without wrestling pesky Microsoft Word Documents, waiting for internet connectivity, and enduring agonizingly slow computer speeds. While I am not suggesting a mass call to Microsoft Certification or advocating technological vigilantism; to all you technological incompetents I offer some quick and easy troubleshooting tips that anybody can perform. What follows is an 8 tip technology-troubleshooting survivor’s guide:
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Google Launches Free 411 Services
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Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone. To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone. Google Voice Local Search is strictly automated and does not involve live customer service representatives.
This service allows the user to search for local businesses by name or by category and automatically connect for free. When prompted, Google asks the user for the city and state, or asks for a specific business or business category. The system will either connect you or will also send the information to your mobile phone via text just by saying “text message” To perform another search simply say “start over” or “back” to return to a previous menu.
The service is still experimental, but appears to have gotten off to a good start. It is still unclear how Google will allow small businesses to advertise on this service, but it could be another great opportunity for small business owners. Go ahead and give it a try!
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How Does Your Business Compare?
A 9 Point Small Business Technology Checklist
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by Doug Ziewacz
“Information technology and business are becoming inextricably interwoven. I don't think anybody can talk meaningfully about one without the talking about the other”. Bill Gates
For most small businesses, Bill Gates’ observation could not be truer. Technology is becoming, if not already, a vital contributor to the overall success of small businesses worldwide. The secret, I’m sorry to say does not necessarily lie with some sexy ultra-cool modern technology, rather in the approach beginning with the fundamentals of a sound network infrastructure. I know that the words “sound network infrastructure” might elicit as much excitement as watching paint dry and I might have even lost half my readers; but here me out. If technology plays a role in your success as a business then know this: Most successful small businesses score 100% on the 9 point small business technology checklist. How does your business compare?
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