The Solopreneur Stack: Quick Overview of 15 Free Apps to Use When Starting Out
Solopreneurs and startups don’t have big budgets for software to manage their business. They need alternatives, that is why I created the Solopreneur Stack, a list of free apps to grow your new business.
Turning Backups Upside Down in 2024
We need to rethink how we keep our files safe by looking at how backups were done before. Storing files in the cloud hasn’t made that less true.
The Absolute Least Expensive Way to Set Up an Online Store
How you too can set up an online business with its own web address for under $3 per month.
Why Card May Just Be a Better Website Host for You
If you have a website that is costing you too much, maybe you should consider Carrd. It’s a simple, convenient, and inexpensive place to host your website.
Blogging on Medium for Yourself and your Business!
If you are a busy business owner, and everyone is telling you that you need a blog to tell the story of your business, but you don’t want to complexity, cost and time commitment, then you need to…
Under $10 Small Business Stocking Stuffers from MicroCenter (and Amazon)
Still looking for some last minute buys for your small business? Maybe you want to give something small with that generic photo-card to your employees? Here are some sensible tech items to consider.
You Need a UPS: Battery Backup for Your Tech
Battery backup units aren’t just handy during power outages, they also offer a lot of continuous functionality that can come in handy for your small business.
Why Your Small Business Needs a Server
A server offloads processing and storage from all the other computers. These are the many reasons why a server will save your small business time & money.
My 8 Rules about Websites for Small Businesses
Websites will always need to evolve with your business needs. Here are my 8 rules about websites for 2022. Be sure to consider these as you keep your website up to date.
Chrome OS for Your Small Businesses?
Chrome OS Flex is a game-changer. If you value time and saving money for your small business, then it may just be in your future.
Are You Using a Legal Copy of Windows?
Building your own computer? Buying one used? How do you know if you have a legit copy of Windows? Here is why proper licensing matters and how you can tell if you are legal.
5 Free and Simple Changes to Secure Your Home Router
Some features on your router are not set by default, and they are important. Here are 5 of the most overlooked ones you should consider.
Build A Computer for Your Small Business!
If gamers have a specialized community for their computer building needs, then why can’t gig workers? Why can’t graphic designers, musicians, etc. have custom computers?
Why Small businesses Should Use Pinterest
Pinterest is not small, but it also is not one of the bigger players out there. As such, small businesses are not drowned out. Even with few followers, a small business can still thrive because those followers are typically more engaged.
Apple Shortcut App – What It Is and How to Create Your First Shortcut
Ideally, technology should make our lives easier, not harder. If your tech is not doing that, you are missing the point. One way to make technology work for you is with a little app on your iPhone: the Shortcuts App
Password Management Without Software
Every business has different needs, but too often small business owners are told to buy a product that will solve all their problems. This is especially the case with password management software. In many cases, that is not the best option.
How to Create a Great Password
Passwords should be easy to create, remember and use while also being complex enough to keep your data safe. In this article, we describe how to achieve just that: creating great passwords for busy people.
A Plain English Explanation of VPNs
The bottom line is that you have a business to run. You are not a computer security expert and you don’t have time to research VPNs. Can’t someone just explain what this VPN-thing is in plain English and without the techno-jargon? Yes, I can.
Where Bloggers Can Find More & Better Art for Free
Are you writing a blog about a Jazz musician from the 1940s, a health blog about heart attacks, or a Sci-Fi blog about life on Mars? Those free stock photos sites might not have the image you need. Fortunately, there are other sources of free images at your disposal.
Four Reasons to Purchase Quality Images for Blogging
Not every article is best served with a stock or generic photo. Sometimes you need a specific image about a unique subject that may not be found everywhere. Here are four reasons why you may want to purchase those specific images.