5 OpenSource Tools for Profit to the Start-Up and Micro Business
How does a start-up with little or no income, yet, stay legal on software licensing and still ‘get the job done’? Welcome to the world of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Daniel Curry, Indy’s Computer Geek, shares some of his favorites in today’s blog post. As a start-up business I know it can be very hard to find the software tools you need to get a job done, especially when that job is for internal growth. It can be even more difficult to find the money to purchase the big brand name, commercial products such as Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop. Here are...
read moreWhat are You Reading?
After more than two years of blogging, I have learned to look for inspiration, ideas and topics by reading other blogs. I enjoy seeing how different writers approach topics, and over time, feel like I know the people I read most often. Who do I read for inspiration on a regular basis? This is just a partial list with a link to a recent post I enjoyed: Darren Rowes ProBlogger - How to Create More Content for Your Blog and Kill 2 Birds With 1 Stone Liz Strauss, Successful OnLine Blogger – How to Make Quality the Signal, Above Time, Money and Noise Louis Grey, 2010 in Web Services...
read morePredictions 2011
January , prediction time. Every writer and pundit is making predictions about the economy, small business, the internet, social media, fashion, trends and more. You can spend an entire year reading the trends, and miss the real year completely. As I read the multiple lists, I look for common trends, where does everyone agree. So what seems to be on everyone’s prediction lists? Erica Swallow writing for Mashable says we can expect to see increased spending on websites and a revolution in smarthphone technology. Lance Ulanoff writing for PC Mag.com says it will be about speed...
read moreStacking Up Functionality: Formstack Plugs In
We make no secret of the fact that we love Formstack here at Roundpeg. The locally-based company provides easy form-building technology for integration into web pages. As a small business marketing and web design firm, we think it’s advantageous because of its ease of use and professional appearance. Last week, the folks at Formstack launched a new WordPress plugin that integrates directly with their software. Now, WordPress users with Formstack accounts can integrate each one of their forms into WordPress sites. Instead of using embed code, all forms you have created can be built into...
read moreCelebrating Indiana’s Tech Superstars
Last night was the annual Mira Awards. In a room of more than 800 members of the tech community, we had a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of firms leading the charge to drive Indiana to a digital future. Kudos all the way around: To the team at TechPoint, who put on a terrific program. ( I know how much work it is to make an event with 800+ people flow smoothly) to the foundation board members who are committed to advancing technology in Indiana, to the judges and the 88 companies who submitted applications. And special congrats to all the winning companies. This is just a...
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