From the monthly archives:

October 2009

google apps for small business

I have been bitten by the Google Apps bug. I use it for my personal/family, my business, and any group I can convince to use it. Why? Simply put, it works and it’s absolutely free (up to a certain limit).

The overall concept is you can utilize the primary Google applications (Email, Calendar, Chat, Docs, Sites, Web Pages) but it utilizes YOUR domain.

No longer do you need to find some way of enabling an Exchange Server or some hosted variation. Quit signing up for some sort of branded attempt at a gmail/hotmail/yahoo account and help promote your site by simply sending your email. Tap in to the powerful gmail email servers and benefit from their spam filters and technology.


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Google Voice: Pros and Cons

October 29, 2009

google voice for small business

‘Back in the day’ I heard about GrandCentral so I signed up. Then never used it again. Not sure why, whether it was the product itself or my ability to grasp the benefits. Either way, I didn’t adopt. The benefit of trying that product out was that when they were acquired by Google, I immediately became part of the beta Google Voice club.
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Looks Like Compassion – by Ray Hardin

10.14.2009

I’m most amazed, O Lord, when your grace looks like compassion.  When you look me over, see what I’ve been through, know how nearly out of life I am, and you love me…like me…all the same. Someone told me once that I would have to be  good, look good, live some perfect life for you [...]

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Your White Hat is Dirty

10.02.2009
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Giving yourself a title sort of defeats the purpose, especially when it is one of validation/trust. For instance I can read ‘Trust Agents‘ and the tell everyone I am a trust agent. Or I can sell services as a Social Media ‘Guru’ without really earning that title. This is where your social media footprint steps [...]

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