Software As A Service (SAAS) For Small Business

Around five years ago, there were certain communication and collaboration technologies which were available to online large enterprises. Software like MS Exchange, Sharepoint, and Lotus Notes meant setting up dedicated servers, and hiring expert staff to setup and maintain the software and hardware.

Although great benefits followed from such software, they were frustratingly out of the reach of smaller companies because of the large IT budgets required. Small companies usually had a small or no IT department, and constrained budgets.

The software-as-a-service revolution changed that, and allowed smaller companies to access the same software as large companies, over the net, for a reasonable monthly fees, without the need for software or hardware.

HyperOffice was founded in 1998, and was one of the first companies to offer SaaS software to small companies. It was founded with the vision of providing small companies with the same messaging and collaboration technologies available to large enterprises.

HyperOffice Collaboration Suite integrates a large number of tools with one sole purpose - to help teams work better. It includes email, document management, online project management, shared workpaces, shared calendars, contact management, online meetings, wikis, web forms, and do it yourself database applications.

All of HyperOffice's tools are accessible over the internet, and are designed for users who have no technical knowledge whatsoever.

For more information and contact details ….. so you can see for yourself ask any questions you may have … please go to: HyperOffice

Duke!

No, that's not a picture from the bench burning that I'm sure is going on at Duke right now after winning the National Championship. It's also not a picture from when they last won in 2001. But I was there at the bonfire that night! It's a picture from some random UNC game in 2002. But I was looking through these old pictures and thought I'd post it in honor of the bench burning (and streaking) going on tonight!

Video Marketing Resource For Small Business

My friend Lisa Cash Hanson provides some great services for first time business owners and small to mid size businesses.

The most impressive to me is a video presentation called the 59 Second Pitch TM. It's a great way to showcase a new product, service, or business.

This can be used in an email campaign, as a link in emails to future clients, potential client, or as an email attachment saying thank you to existing clients while keeping your name in front of them.

Lisa also offers consulting, coaching, and free tips via her blog and podcasts. For example: “How to produce podcasts” ( HINT ….. it's not hard and NO ONE should charge you $1500 to do it)

There are additional links, a brochure, and more information available on her website at Blueberry Babboon

A demo of the video is on BlueBerry Babboon Video

I feel that small business owners are already overwhelmed with the process of starting a new business and at times feel as though everything is coming at them from all sides. Lisa likes to make a clear path via her solutions that's as easy and cost effective as possible.

Lisa’s Motto - "It's a jungle out there....We'll guide you through it."