Ask your customers for testimonials and you'll find a new way to promote your company in your ads and to the media.

Taking a few moments to say hello to clients, to offer them special deals, to give them a hand (literally) when they need it is a great way to ensure they your customers know they're appreciated and encourage them to return.

The new Office is just what businesses need to keep track of contacts and customers, manage a mountain of e-mail, and create slick marketing materials.

Ask these key three questions as you talk to clients about potential work -- that way you won't short change yourself or your clients.

Some people are devotees of PowerPoint and almost spend more time on the special effects of their presentation instead of the content of what they're trying to convey. Here are tips to help you use the program effectively to get your message across.

Businesses wanting to have materials printed by a commercial printer need to prepare it carefully and talk with the commercial printer about their needs before letting the printing press fly.

Once your business is running smoothly, the challenges don't stop there. You need to look for new business, new sales to keep your operation - and your sales and profits - growing. Here are some strategies to make that happen.

In tight times, companies might decide to cut back spending on technology and short changing their licensing needs. That's not the best move, experts say.

Making your server infrastructure work for you.

Top tips for helping people find your website It's vital to choose the right keywords for your site so search engines will put you at the top of their lists.

Knowing a technology expert can be a big relief to your small business.

These cost-efficient tips will boost your business -- and your bottom line -- without draining the bank account

The recession has hit your marketing budget hard, but don't despair. There are ways to boost your business without spending lots of cash.

The buzzword is virtualization -- and what it means to your business is spending less on technology infrastructure but getting so much more

BI can help a company manage its data warehouse and keep track of the information that will help you make the right decisions for your business.

Here are some tips at finding the right mix in your marketing -- answering questions your potential customers might not even have thought to ask -- to evoke those elusive emotions in your customers that lead to a sale.

When people ask this question, they really want to know how cheap they can be without creating a site that looks cheap. Here are some tips to keep those expenses to a minimum.

Here are seven ideas owners need to know about succession planning.

Keeping costs under control is vital, regardless of the economic environment. It pays to look closely at the dollars flowing out to make your business run and keep them to a minimum.

Time management is about setting priorities and tackling the most important tasks first and not letting the busy tasks get in the way.

Here's a few tips to alert you to problems with customers early -- and find ways to keep customers coming back.

E-mail is key to businesses, so it's vital to keep your system running smoothly with the right storage, limits and archiving capabilities

A fire what? Won't a needle stop that virus? All you need to know about protecting your computer.

These cost-efficient tips will boost your business -- and your bottom line -- without draining the bank account.

Getting close with your local media can been a boon to your business.

One of the traits of successful business owners is the ability to manage their time. If you are going to be an effective time manager you have to learn to stay away from allocating time solely on the basis of those who demand it.

Securing your midsize business today means managing two sometimes-conflicting priorities: vigorous protection of your corporate network and data, yet reasonably easy access for authorized employees and others. It also means spending the right amount on security.

Getting your customers to promote your business can be an effective way to reach out to new clients.

Blogs, Twitter, Facebook and Wikis are all the rage on the 'Net, now find a way to make them work for your business.