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Small Business Apps & Tools
Cloud Storage: How to Store Files With Dropbox
Use a cloud storage app like Dropbox to store files securely and conveniently. You’ll have your data no matter what happens to your computer.
How to Use Evernote to Organize Everything
How to use Evernote for work and personal organization. Never lose vital documents again when you store them in Evernote’s cloud.
Video Marketing with InShOt
Video marketing is a must for both online and brick-and-mortar small business. Are you using video and sharing regularly on social media?
It doesn’t have to be perfectly or slickly produced to be effective; in fact, sometimes a quick video shot on a smart phone is more real and relatable. If budget and the lack of professional video equipment and a studio are barriers for you, let’s break those down now.
Todoist: Organize Your Life and Work
My never-ending search for the perfect to-do app is somewhat of a running joke at our house. I’m currently using an app called Todoist, which is the closest I’ve come to perfect in a very long time, so I thought I’d share it here. I’ve always been a calendar nerd and...
Instagram Marketing with Planoly
Instagram marketing is an essential piece of most small business marketing plans. Used by one billion users each month, Instagram is not just for teenagers and selfies. According to a user survey, 60 percent of Instagram users say they discover new products on...
Social Media Images with Canva
One of my favorite tools for social media images is Canva. Although I’m a regular user of the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva is my go-to for quick and easy social media images. You can use Canva free of charge, although they do offer a Pro plan that offers some great...
Best Apps for Small Business: Bear
The best apps for small business are easy to use, lightweight, and affordable. I love trying new apps that make me more productive and Bear is one of my new favorites. I heard about it several weeks ago. It’s similar in some ways to one of my perennial favorites,...
Writing Tool: Expresso
Writing for the internet requires the ability to make a point quickly. Readers are busy and stressed, there is far too much noise online, and few of us have the time or inclination to read long blocks of text. [Tweet "The best online writing is tight, with no...
Feedly: Find and Share Great Content
An effective social media presence is wholly dependent on content. For most of us, it's a mix of original and shared content. The articles you share should be well written and helpful to others. But how do you find shareable, quality content? Enter Feedly. All you...
The Latest Technology — Through the Years
I'm a sucker for the technology, even when it's analog. Here's a look at the latest technology through the years. 1980s: DayTimer I was one of DayTimer's best customers. It started in the mid-80s. It was the calendar/organizer I'd been looking for all my life. I...