Jonathan Blum
Jonathan Blum is a freelance writer and the principal of Blumsday LLC, a Web-based content company specializing in technology news.
Why Tech 'Treps are Up in Arms over the PROTECT IP Act
Tech entrepreneurs have lambasted a new bill that they say could stifle startups and innovation. Here's what you need to know about the PROTECT IP Act.
AnyMeeting: How to Turn Your Next Webinar into Cash
As costs rise and profits get pinched in today's still weak economy, here's how to drive more revenue to your business.
Rocket Lawyer: Cutting Out Small Business Attorneys' Fees
For forms and quick answers to burning legal questions, Rocket Lawyer is a good resource. But you might want to skip the professional package -- and the service fees.
Review: Smartytask for Getting Things Done
Need to get organized? Fans of David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' might like this new task-manager tool.
BlackBerry Management Center: Reining in Smartphone Chaos
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has a new tool for helping you manage your company's wayward smartphones.
Sony's New Z Series Laptops Offer Lightweight Power
At about half-an-inch thick, they come with a portable external docking station loaded with added memory and processing capabilities.
Ortery 'Studio' Streamlines Inventory Photography
With ample lighting and smart software, this desktop booth can produce professional-quality images of your products.
A Look at Pay-Per-Click Tools for Small Businesses
If you need help managing your paid-search marketing efforts, consider this comparison of four options for business owners.Tracking Small Business Data with Adobe's FormsCentral
To corral the massive amounts on business information you get each day, Adobe helps you create customized forms.
Wix.com Helps You Mint Mobile Sites
To keep up with mobile customers, having a mobile-ready website is key. Here's how to get one.
Bringing a 4G Wireless Network into Your Office
Your cloud connection is more important than ever. This new 4G office router could be the backup you need.
Five DIY Online Form Builders
Here's a look at five low-cost customizable business form providers.
A Look at New Solutions to Ergonomic Problems
Our columnist tests out two new keyboards and a mouse designed to relieve the pains of today's desk jockeys.
A Look at the Best Online Accounting Tools
Small-business accounting is moving online, where it's becoming cheaper, more powerful--and a lot more confusing
A Touch of Improvement: A Look at the New Microsoft Mouse
Microsoft's new mouse brings the touch control of a smartphone to the keyboard's right hand.How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights
Created as a pressure release for patent office overload, the controversial America Invents Act may give big business the edge in securing patents. Here's a guide to protecting your intellectual propeinDinero: A Financial Tracking Tool for Small Business
Call it Mint.com for business. Our reviewer takes a closer look.
Doxo Takes a Bite out of PayPal
This startup helps small companies pay and get paid at half the price PayPal charges. But the service is still in its infancy.
Taking the Pain Out of Search Engine Marketing
If you've found that pay-per-click campaigns are hard to manage, you're not alone. But here's a new service that aims to help.
Here's What's Inside PayPal's Digital Wallet
PayPal's new payment option could easily be useful for merchants that want to cut out credit cards.
Making the Switch to a Virtual Office Painless
Besides the planning and expense, creating a virtual office hinges upon getting the right software. Here's one new tool that aims to make it easy.
A Closer Look at Browser-Based Microsoft 365
Our reviewer has spent quality time with the new cloud-based suite of tools. Here's what his test drive turned up.
Goodbye Geeks, Hello Crowd-Sourced Tech Help
Getting good tech help doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. See how one company is enlisting the crowd to keep your PC running optimally.
Brother Builds a Printer for Small-Business Budgets
This printer offers high quality at a low cost, but you may need help setting it up.
HP Offers a More Rugged Portable Printer
The Officejet 100 is a printer that you can check into your luggage and can either plug into a wall outlet or run off a battery.
Pitney Bowes Goes Online With Postage
A new Web-based mailing and shipping app offers powerful low-cost features, but other options are free.
How Pre-Paid Phone Plans Can Save Your Business Money
Paying for minutes in advance can help you cut mobile costs. Here's a roundup of options for business owners.
Toshiba's Thrive Tablet: A Better Bet for Small Businesses
Want a tablet PC but can't justify the expense? Toshiba's Thrive will be more business-friendly than others on the market.
Printing from Tablet PCs Made Easy
Here's a look at three options for mobile printing and what you'll need to do to simplify the process.





