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There are quite a few payment options available to you as a new Atlanta entrepreneur other than the traditional POS systems.  What do you need to know as an Atlanta entrepreneur about the credit card processing services available? Read the rest of this entry »

Reducing the amount of paper used in the small office is a challenge for most solopeneurs and freelancers.  Luckily, there are quite a few resources available to those in need of paperless solutions.  For those who have made it further along in adopting greener processes, the “contract” dilemma presents a challenge.  How does the paperless contract work in the greener office? Read the rest of this entry »

Microsoft Office 365 is finally here, and this solution could be helpful to solopreneurs and freelancers just starting out.  The new virtual office tool will be available online, and all of the Microsoft office software products will be included. Read the rest of this entry »

Solopreneurs, freelancers and microbusinesses operating on a small business budget may find this particular virtual web tool helpful.  Wufoo is a resource that allows an individual to create dynamic HTML forms with little coding experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Managing productivity in a virtual environment can be done using a variety of tools.  But one of the best productivity tools for a solopreneur on the go is the mobile device.  Real estate professionals and freelancers alike will find this productivity app particularly useful.  If you are a realtor, freelancer, sales professional or other type of solopreneur with a Blackberry, you ought to check the Upvise application out.  I have been dabbling in Upvise for a few days now.  And I have to say, this is really a neat and effective little app for managing productivity. Read the rest of this entry »

The average small business consultant may have all kinds of paperwork to keep track of, and this  definitely complicates certain records management processes.  And when that small business consultant or freelancer suddenly realizes that the amount of time devoted to records management is equal to the amount of time devoted to core business, it starts to sink in that there just might be a better way.  For the solopreneur with receipts stashed in the glove compartment or cup holders of the car, and for the freelancer who has simply resorted to stuffing them in a random drawer in the home office, this virtual storage device may be worth looking into. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ll admit, when I first heard of the Skype in the Classroom beta online collaboration tool, I wasn’t too enthusiastic.  But that changed quickly after I began mapping out the possibilities.  Shortly after logging into the site, all I could think about was the seemingly endless number of possibilities for such an online collaboration mechanism.   There are several key benefits to using such a tool for small business coaches who lead seminars. Read the rest of this entry »

In your small business consulting firm or boutique law firm, you may have considered the issue of space as it pertains to your records management processes.  Not only do you have to accommodate the growing number of files, but you also have to take into account how expensive physical storage will become after awhile.  You may have looked into a records management system and found that the pricing, installation requirements and IT resources needed wouldn’t work well with your small business budget, so you have since moved on from that consideration.  The hosted SharePoint solutions may be the ideal fit for you boutique law firm or small business consulting firm for a number of reasons. Read the rest of this entry »

QuoteBase for online quote management

A personal development coach or small business consultant may offer a number of different types of services.  From personalized coaching to public speaking engagements, the scope of work for each potential project could vary.  The personal development professional may find it challenging to keep track of all of the individual quotes, so it makes sense that he or she looks for a more efficient quote management solution.  An insurance sales rep may be working with small businesses from different sectors.  Depending on the needs of the client and the size of the company, the insurance requirements may vary.  If the small business insurance agent carries different product lines, he or she will have to routinely develop quotes around those product lines.  For the solopreneur that has a need for a solid quote management system, efficiency and productivity are essential.   QuoteBase is a great alternative to the popular quote management systems out there.  This free online collaboration tool could really be beneficial to the small business in need of an efficient quote building and quote management system. Read the rest of this entry »

A plastic surgeon decides to take another step toward expanding his web presence.  His goal is to educate the consumer on plastic surgery, but he also wants to incorporate health and wellness topics into his small business marketing plan.  It’s clear that social media will undoubtedly be a part of the equation, so what should he do?  An accident attorney has decided that it’s time to take full advantage of the social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.  She wants to inform the consumer about when and why her follower should call an accident attorney when an incident occurs.  She also wants to discuss similar topics like insurance practices, physical therapy and relevant state laws.  How could she pull that off without having to create ALL of the web content on all of these topics?  Both the plastic surgeon and the accident attorney should borrow the web content of others. Read the rest of this entry »