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While VoIP systems are an excellent choice for most companies, it’s important to be aware of the drawbacks to using this type of system. If you’re currently choosing between VoIP and a traditional phone system, here are a few things you might want to consider.

Written by Resource Nation

Most business owners know that a Voice over Internet Protocol system can save your business a considerable amount of money on phone bills, increase productivity and make communication easier. While VoIP systems are an excellent choice for most companies, it’s important to be aware of the drawbacks to using this type of system. If you’re currently choosing between VoIP and a traditional phone system, here are a few things you might want to consider:

"Social bookmarking" sites allow you to create online bookmarks or favorites.

By Christine Banning, former SCORE VP of Marketing & Communications

"Social bookmarking" sites allow you to create online bookmarks or favorites. You can access your Web-based list from any computer. You can create a profile in these link sharing sites to find and share Web content easily with people who have similar interests. You can also add buttons/icons to your Web site or blog, so people can easily submit your pages/posts to these sites & drive more traffic your way.

Most businesses are aware of the reputation of VoIP systems–they are very cost-effective, easy to use and quick to install. Even so, it is important to take all potential costs into account before making the switch to a VoIP system.

By Resource Nation

Most businesses are aware of the reputation of VoIP systems–they are very cost-effective, easy to use and quick to install. Even so, it is important to take all potential costs into account before making the switch to a VoIP system.

5 Tips to See If Your Web Site Is Up to Snuff

  1. Simple, clear and fast—think of your homepage as a billboard. Tell them exactly what they need to know up front.

  2. Leave plenty of white space around text. A simple font on a light background works best. Separate wide blocks of text into columns.

  3. Sub-headings make for quick reading. Make sure pages are easily skimmed.

  4. Let your best customers sing your praises. Display their testimonials prominently on your site.

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your PDA

Provided by HP

  • Read the manual. PDAs are all about efficiency, so learning about all of its features from the start can help speed data entry and lookup. Even if you've been using your PDA for a while, you might learn something new.

5 Tips on Electronic Contracts

  1. Take note: federal law now makes electronic contracts and electronic signatures as legal and enforceable as those on paper.

  2. Consider what advantages e-contracts might have for your business. Some companies will be able to conduct their business entirely on line, often with great savings.

  3. Be aware that if you start using e-contracts, you have to let customers know whether paper contracts are available and what fees might apply for the paper agreements.

5 Tips on Web Site Building and Web Stats

  • The most basic Web site services are free services. These services are easy to use, but limited in the amount of space and bandwidth. They typically also place advertisements on your site to offset their cost.

5 Tips for Dealing with a Computer Virus

By Devin Jopp, SCORE COO

  • Isolate. If you suspect that you have been infected by a computer virus, unplug the infected computer from the office network. If the virus has spread to other machines, remove the network from the Internet to avoid spreading the virus. Some viruses can send copies of themselves automatically, so limiting exposure is critical.

Getting a small business loan is not as easy as saying you have a great idea and holding out your hand. While it is difficult to get a start-up business loan without a proven track record, it’s not impossible.

Getting a small business loan is not as easy as saying you have a great idea and holding out your hand. While it is difficult to get a start-up business loan without a proven track record, it’s not impossible.

In just 60-seconds, we’ll show you how to improve your odds for getting a small business loan.

Your invoices may be the most important documents in your business; without them, you won't be paid. Your invoices should always include the following information:

From the AllBusiness.com Finance & Accounting Center

Your invoices may be the most important documents in your business; without them, you won't be paid. Your invoices should always include the following information: 

  • The amount due. While this may seem obvious, it's essential to clearly display the exact amount of the payment due. Any confusion could lead a customer to delay payment.

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