Software
BY Polly S. Traylor
Accounting is a painstaking, resource-intensive process for businesses of any size. Luckily, the choices for low-cost and flexible accounting software are greater than ever before.
Microsoft Working on Major Update to Windows 8
BY Jason Fell
Listening to customer feedback, the tech giant expects to roll out changes to its latest operating system later this year.
College Entrepreneurs Create Software to Help Businesses Thrive
BY Jodi Helmer
How three UPenn students created Airtime, a program that creates banners that turn e-mail signatures into branded messages.
11 Google Products and Services You Might Not Know Exist
BY Kevin Smith
Google is more than just a search engine and cloud service provider.
Health-Care Reform Creates Boon for Tech Startups
BY Arlene Weintraub
Health-care reform has spawned a plethora of business opportunities for both startups and existing companies.
3 Things to Know About Microsoft's New Office 365 for Business
BY Jonathan Blum
What to keep in mind if you're considering an upgrade to the latest version of the company's popular software.
10 Essential Steps for Getting Started With QuickBooks Accounting Tools
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
Follow these tips for using the popular accounting software right.
Making Freedom Part of the Business Model: How a Young Trep Helped Fuel the Arab Spring
BY Susan Johnston
Silicon Valley-based AnchorFree gained prominence during the uprisings in the Middle East for helping protestors cover their web tracks. See how the company is doing since the tumult.
Your Startup's Top 3 Most Trusted Accounting Allies
BY Amrik Randhawa
When you're first starting up, making a few accounting allies can help set you on the right track to have hassle-free financials.
Still Not Sure About Windows 8? A 10-Step Guide to Getting Started
BY Barb Dybwad
How you can get up to speed with the desktop version of Microsoft's new operating system.
How to Choose the Best Hardware and Software for Your Business
BY Jonathan Blum and Anthony Mowl
Expert tips on finding the right technology to help run your business.
3 Scary Online Security Mistakes to Avoid
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Tips for protecting your information from hackers.
3 Confusing Windows 8 Features Explained
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
We've figured out the workarounds for three of Windows 8's most frustrating new features.
3 Low-Cost Sales Lead Tools for Startups
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
You don't have to spend big money to get the same valuable contacts as the big guys. Here are some options to consider.
9 Great Photo and Video Apps
BY Kevin Smith
These apps can help you snap better visuals, edit them and then post to the web.
4 Essential WordPress Plugins for Business Blogs
BY Cynthia Boris
Add these plugins to help boost your traffic, more effectively moderate comments, and more.
Language-Learning App Can Open Opportunities for International Business
BY Michelle Juergen
PlaySay allows users to collaborate with native speakers to master a new language.
How a Bad Roommate Sparked a Dorm-Room Startup
BY Jodi Helmer
RoommateFit, an online matching software modeled after online dating sites, grew out of Justin Mares' bad roommate experience his freshman year.
Hands-On With Apple's New Maps for iPhone and iPad
BY Randy Nelson
A look at the major update changes, including 3-D flyovers, turn-by-turn directions and Yelp reviews.
WalkMe Website Tutorials Help Keep Visitors on Your Website
BY Mikal E. Belicove
A browser-based software that can walk visitors through complex elements of your website.
5 Young Millionaires Instigating Innovation
BY Jason Ankeny
Our annual look at high-earning entrepreneurs aged 30 or younger with the creativity, smarts and guts to disrupt their industries.
Tech Startup Aims to Make Real Estate Transactions Easier
BY Michelle Juergen
Dotloop eliminates the briefcase of paperwork in favor of a virtual workspace.
Online Marketplace for App Builders
BY Jason Ankeny
With components from Verious, developers are building better apps faster and for less.
For Microsoft Office Users, Newest Version Might Cause Headaches
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
Popular software's new features can be useful for smaller firms. But the transition will require a significant effort.



