Bolste™ recently launched a new business operating system (BOS) that brings numerous tools together into one system. It was designed to simplify communication, collaboration and productivity in contrast to apps that are complicated, fragmented and too difficult to learn for business to gain dramatic efficiency benefits. It is available in a free version, or users can upgrade to … [More]
Granted, So Awarding
Award Alley is a Web-based software created by Arizona-based media88, Inc. to help organizations improve the grant or award applications process, save time and cost, and enhance brand image for professionals or organizations. It provides an integrated suite of user-friendly widgets for award or grant providers to easily manage their award or grant application process in four … [More]
Savings for Small Business
SRP is the oldest multipurpose federal reclamation project in the United States. It has been serving central Arizona since 1903, nearly 10 years before Arizona became the 48th state. As part of its commitment to our community, SRP has a website dedicated to helping businesses save on energy costs. It offers information on rebates and energy savings, and provides energy tools … [More]
A New Dimension
Attracting customers’ attention is a tall order these days with so many formats in which to attempt to engage them. Video marketing can be captivating, and Dimension 5, a video production and marketing company, uses its expertise in attracting customers and retaining their interest to bring its client’s business to the forefront. With “explainer” videos and custom animation, … [More]
Hybrid Cloud: A Good Business Choice?
Over the past decade, with the diffusion of virtualization technology, the cloud computing industry has seen exponential growth. This trend continues as cloud services are able to offer more of the solutions that are important to business operations, while enterprise customers continue to discover and realize the incredible value in consuming their computing demands as a … [More]
Rising Concern over Ransomware
There is a growing volume of ransomware victims despite increased efforts to prevent it, according to a recent survey by KnowBe4, a popular security awareness training and integrated phishing platform. The study, which surveyed 1,138 companies across a variety of industries, compares levels of concern over ransomware from 2014 to 2016. There was a huge jump in companies hit … [More]
Online Training to Grow Profits
CREATEbuzz is an online training experience that helps business owners and their employees get powerful, positive and practical customer engagement habits that build loyalty. Founders Pamela Herrmann and Patty Dominguez synthesize info and offer a well-rounded perspective to get clients to higher profits through online training on social media, company story and more. … [More]
Cut Through Email Clutter
It’s no secret that many workers feel they are drowning in a sea of communications, unable to discern between important messages and those destined for the spam folder. SnapComms develops enterprise communications software that bypasses email to put important messages in front of employees on any device, anywhere. … [More]
ASBA Building Small Business
Discover the best advice and practical applications through GoSmallBiz supported by Arizona Small Business Association. These tools will help business owners make smart decisions in areas of sales and marketing, Hunak resources, legal resources, tax and accounting, online learning, and general business consultation. … [More]
Infusionsoft Sales & Marketing Toolset
Visually discover Infusionsoft, a local tech company that automates allinone sales and marketing built exclusively for small business. An informative way to discover what Infusionsoft can do for small business — regardless of industry, whether it sells through a website, a retail/office location or a sales team — is to watch Infusionsoft’s product demonstration video to get the … [More]
Microsoft Audits – Why Be Prepared?
Businesses have to be accurate and diligent when it comes to accounting and tracking the revenue that flows through the organization, how it is used, assets purchased and profits made, for submittal to the IRS every year. If they don’t and the IRS decides to perform an audit, it can be expensive, painful and, in some cases, bring forth criminal challenges. Just like tracking … [More]
New Platform for CRE Listings
Debuted last month, Scottsdale-based CRE Index is a national commercial real estate listing service that allows brokers to list properties for lease or sale, for any size asset. The service offers listings that are free to discover and search. Founded by local entrepreneur Stephen H. Brennen III, the new site features the key information needed for commercial real estate … [More]
Interactive Video Quizzing
Adoption of video as a primary tool for instructional content is increasing fast. Reflecting the growing need for richer interactions inside of videos and tighter integration of the video experience with feedback and assessment, Kaltura recently integrated an Interactive Video Quizzing tool into its platform. This allows content creators with educational institutions, … [More]
Cloud Security – That Is the Question?
Impressions of cloud security remain mixed. Medium and large enterprises in the United States say cloud security is both the primary benefit and most prevalent challenge of cloud computing, according to a survey conducted by Clutch, a leading B2B research firm. Fear of the cloud arises from two main sources. First, extensive media coverage of data breaches at Target and … [More]
Workforce Training
GamEffective is a Workforce Gamification platform. It helps companies set and manage personalized benchmarks for performance, learning and development, driving employee performance, motivation and learning. Managers set goals, desired behaviors, benchmarks or learning sequences. They can also set next-best-action sequences for employees. Employees use the platform to track … [More]
Streamline Your Workflow
Scottsdale-based Swiftpage, a leading CRM software provider, has released a new Act! Outlook Add-In on the Microsoft Office Store. With this new add-in, Outlook and Act! users will be able to streamline workflow, save time and ensure they maintain a complete record of all customer and prospect interactions, and make use of a host of other useful features. … [More]
Job Relocation Tool
FlyingYak, an informational and social site that provides data on cost-of-living and lifestyle factors for more than 1,000 cities globally with more than 235 data points, all while connecting peers, is a great tool for those considering relocating their career to find more information on what it is like to live and work in these cities. … [More]
Video Marketing as ROI
Marketing is a tough business, and Manley Films & Media has created Manley Manuals, videos that will clue business owners to the importance of good marketing, how to spend their money, and the value of a visual calling card for their company or services. Learn to create a budget, determine which tactics are the best fit, and implement proven strategies. Manley Films & … [More]
