Tools
How Tech Giants Like Google and Apple Want to Improve the Internet
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Entrepreneurs can now refer to Web Platform, a new site that offers online development and best practices.
How Google Wants to Make Starting Up Easier for Entrepreneurs
BY Jason Fell
The search giant's head of global entrepreneurship outreach shares the company's goals with its new Google for Entrepreneurs site.
4 Mobile Apps That Make Shipping Simple
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
Shipping can be a headache, but these free or low-cost apps can help alleviate some of the stress.
3 Tips for Using LinkedIn's New 'Endorsements'
BY Lewis Howes
You can now endorse specific skills on Linkedin. Here are the right ways to use this new feature.
5 Underutilized LinkedIn Marketing Tools
BY Lewis Howes
LinkedIn's Marketing Solutions team offers tips on how to get the most out of the site's tools.
One Ecommerce Tool Makes Doing Business Internationally Easier
BY Dan O'Shea
How Gilt Groupe uses FiftyOne to help manage overseas currencies, taxes and more.
How Customer Data Can Help Build Better Marketing Campaigns
BY Gwen Moran
Online service Windsor Circle uses customer purchase histories to help small businesses improve their email marketing.
7 Simple Tech Tools That Can Make Starting Up Easy
BY Jonathan Blum
These gadgets and services can help a startup get off the ground without the hassle of more complex technology.
Online Marketplace for App Builders
BY Jason Ankeny
With components from Verious, developers are building better apps faster and for less.
Play Video Low-Cost Tools to Add Game Mechanics to Your Site (Video)
BY Gabe Zichermann
Gamification expert Gabe Zichermann offers tips and tools for 'gamifying' elements of your online business.
6 Tech Solutions for Managing Sales Leads
BY Jonathan Blum
These tools can both generate and organize leads so you can turn prospects into profits.
3 Strategies for Using Facebook's Promoted Posts
BY Amy Porterfield
This new feature may boost your reach and sales. Just be sure to monitor the return on your investment.
Simple Ways Around Tough Tech Challenges
BY Cindy Bates
Free or low-cost technology solutions can help you with IT security, social networking and remote work arrangements.
Apps That Can Help Your Web Team Get More Done
BY AJ Kumar
These online and mobile tools can help you manage your time and projects more efficiently.
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.
3 Little-Known Metrics That Can Help Optimize Your Facebook Page
BY Amy Porterfield
Boost engagement and drive more traffic to your page by using Facebook Insights to understand what's working and what isn't.
Need Help Retaining Employees? Some Apps for That
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Social media-style programs give workers public kudos when they go above and beyond. Consider these employee rewards-and-recognition apps.
10 Tech Gadgets to Help Manage Your Business
BY Jonathan Blum
When it comes to technology, it pays to think small. Here are several tools to give you everything you need to run your business, even if you had to do it out of your backpack.
Facebook's Marketing Tools You Might Not Know About
BY Jason Fell
Facebook insider Sarah Smith talks about pages in your admin panel with market-research treasure.
A New Tool for Adding Facebook Features to Your Website
BY Jonathan Blum and Anthony Mowl
Four reasons you might consider trying the new Facebook plug-in for Wordpress.
How Google's 'Content Experiments' Can Simplify Website Testing
BY Jonathan Blum and Anthony Mowl
The new tool lets users experiment with web designs to determine which ones work best. Here's a look.
Tech Tools for Keeping a Digital Eye on Employees
BY Riva Richmond
These apps and services can help you monitor your staff -- and do it legally.
5 Ways to Master Social Media Multitasking
BY Jonathan Blum
These tips and inexpensive tools can help streamline your efforts across multiple social media sites.
Tech Tools That Make Doing Business Internationally Easy
BY Jonathan Blum
From shipping to electronic payments to navigating confusing regulations, these services can help companies do business overseas.



