Dan O'Shea
Dan O'Shea is a Chicago-based writer who has been covering telecom, mobile and other high-tech topics for nearly 20 years.
How to Add Personality to Your Loyalty Program
Belly's loyalty program offers fun ways to interact with customers and helps build new clientele.
One Ecommerce Tool Makes Doing Business Internationally Easier
How Gilt Groupe uses FiftyOne to help manage overseas currencies, taxes and more.
When to Buy New Computers for Your Business
Upgrades are essential to keeping your business productive and secure, but thankfully you don't have to make them all at once.
How to Build In-House Expertise for Mobile
In this Ask a Geek column, our expert offers advice on in-house development for mobile and web applications.
How One Startup Streamlined and Stylized its Online Storefront
The owner of online consignment shop Closet Rich turned to Goodsie when it was time to dress up for customers.
New Tools and Tactics for a Killer Presentation
While some of the traditional technology for presentations continues to change, compelling content and delivery are still key to making an impact on audiences.
How One Craft Brewery Is Tapping Social Media
Chicago's Finch's Beer replaces signage with social media marketing and finds frothy fame.
An All-in-One Mobile Marketing Tool
Advertisers can get check-in, discounting and social media marketing in one neat little package.
New Tool Can Help You Test-Drive Your Mobile Site
A platform from Keynote Systems gives business owners an advance peek at how websites will render in the mobile realm.
SBA App for Small-Business Resources On the Go
A new smartphone app from the SBA aims to equip startups like Flawless Group with a wealth of small-business information.
How to Move Your Business Data into the Cloud -- Safely
The process of migrating to the cloud can loom like a thunderhead over a business. Here's advice on a safer path.
Don't Forget to Wipe
Q: How do I manage the growing number of mobile devices in my business and keep my network secure?How to Prepare for a Surge in Website Traffic
Don't let a website crash ruin your reputation. Optimize your site before traffic surges hit.Roost: A One-Stop Social Media Shop
This new social media tool can help businesses create time-saving online marketing campaigns
How to Get Better Hosted VoIP Services
Many small-business owners want the flexibility of hosted voice-over-IP but not the lack of reliability and call quality. We asked a tech geek: Is there a way to get both?
This Crowdsourcing Site Helps Turn Business Ideas into Money
Ahhha.com is a social network that taps the collective wisdom of the masses.
How the Crowdfunding Site Peerbackers Got Its Start
Co-founder Sally Outlaw talks about how her site helps fledgling businesses find the money to get started.
A New App Can Help You Find a Place to Work on the Road
A free service lets entrepreneurs on the move find a quiet, professional space to get some work done.
What You Need to Know About the Risks of Mobile Payment Apps
Learn how you can protect your business when it comes to point-of-sale systems for smartphones.
A New Tool to Help Businesses Check Out Who's Checking In
Geotoko helps businesses reach customers of every check-in app persuasion.
How to Know When to Outsource IT
When is the right time for an entrepreneurial business to outsource IT management to a remote provider?
How a New App Is Helping Hotels Fill Rooms
A new mobile app helps the manager of an upstart New York City hotel fill empty rooms with travelers on the fly.
How Small Business Owners Can Guard Against Online Security Threats
The question: As a small-business owner, how can I protect my business from looming online security threats?
Why Mobile-Friendly Websites Are Critical to Your Strategy
Mobile applications redefined the user experience but represent only a pit stop in the continuing evolution.The New Paper: How Tablets Are Infiltrating the Workplace
Tablet computers begin to find their business niche as productivity and presentation enhancers.
A Method for Travel Madness
TripIt will help organize your travel chaos.





