 Small Business Computing
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Sunday, 13 May 2007 |
Environmental factors are important, report shows, but only 25 percent of managers have written green criteria into their purchasing processes, largely due to lack of soup-to-nuts product strategies..
While the majority of IT procurement and operations executives are interested in buying products that are environmentally friendly and energy efficient, most companies don't have formal "green" criteria for their tech purchasing decisions.
That's the conclusion of a report by Forrester, which found that 85 percent of the 124 executives surveyed say environmental factors are important in their IT planning, but only 25 percent of them have written green criteria into their purchasing processes.
"There's a high percentage of awareness, but a low percentage of executives doing anything" in terms of making green a requirement in their IT purchasing, said Chris Mines, the Forrester analyst who authored the new report, Tapping Buyers' Growing Interest In Green IT. |
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Monday, 26 March 2007 |
One of the cheapest places to buy software is eBay, where merchants sell programs that come directly from manufacturers, saving them from paying a markup to distributors. But it may also be a risky place to shop, as it can be tough to discern good values from scams. Consumers Union--which tracks Web retailers and advises consumers on Internet shopping through its ConsumerWebWatch.org service--urges buyers to use common sense. |  |
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Saturday, 20 January 2007 |
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When it comes to accounting software for small business, you have three main contenders vying for your dollars. Intuit's QuickBooks, the long-time dominant player, has every intention of maintaining market share. Peachtree is the venerable and reliable entry that does everything well. And the rookie, Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2007, trying to gain a toehold in its sophomore year. As with any business purchase, it all comes down to finding the features that handle your specific business needs at a price you can afford. For the most part, all three accounting programs effectively record transactions, manage payroll, oversee inventory and provide timely reports. But there are key differences you should consider. |
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Saturday, 20 January 2007 |
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Every Web shop owner knows that their shopping cart is an integral part of their business, and therefore, having one that fits your particular needs is paramount to a successful operation. With that in mind, together with Shannon McMurtrey, president of Cart32, we've compiled a checklist of important issues to consider, whether you're thinking of switching carts or just getting ready to sell online. |
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