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Do You Hate Your Cell Phone Contract & Want Out?

By Maesz

The high cost of getting out of the contract for your cell phone can be a headache. The best way to wiggle out of your contract is, possibly, to trade it online. Try CelltradeUSA.com or CellSwapper.com .

November 7, 2007 Filed Under: finance, tools Tagged With: maesz, review

Wireless printer review: Lexmark 1400

By Becky McCray

The Product: Lexmark 1400 series wireless printer Short and Sweet Review: It works, without wires! Who should use it: Small businesses with existing wireless networks. Mike Phan with Rocket XL sent it to me for a review. I set it up in my home office, where I have a simple wireless network. Setup was as […]

October 20, 2007 Filed Under: rural Tagged With: news, review

Need demographic information?

By Maesz

Here’s a nifty site. It will reveal all kinds of great, useful demographic information with only the input of a 5 digit zip code. Want to know how many folks have a high school diploma? How about the rate of unemployment? Here it is. Whatever has been reported for a zip code seems to be […]

October 1, 2007 Filed Under: customer service, economic development, entrepreneurship, planning, tools, workforce Tagged With: maesz, review

Social Media for Small Business

By Becky McCray

What is social media, and why does any small business person care? Social media is a way to connect with other people. Fight small town isolation! Connect to the wider world. Connect with others in your industry for insight, networking and support. Connect with potential customers or suppliers for new business opportunities. Connect with inspirational […]

October 1, 2007 Filed Under: community, social media, tools Tagged With: Jon Swanson, review

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