New BTP
Our podcast The BizTech Podcast recently released episode 86 – Social Purchasing. Click HERE for the audio file or click HERE to subscribe!
New (sub) site
No, not the sandwich!
I’ve created a new website (because I don’t have anything else to do!) that will (hopefully) explain a bit more in depth about what I call “Social Purchasing” – things that services like Groupon, Living Social and Foursquare do.
If you’re confused or want to know more head over to www.socialpurchasing.info (don’t worry, you can always click on back here!)
Welcome New Clients!
We welcome two new clients:
- Dr. JoAnn Jarolmen who provides therapy for those going through a traumatic loss of a family pet. You can visit her website (www.njpetlosstherapy.com) and her Facebook page for more details. She’s also written a book on the subject, available at Amazon.com
- Compass Home Inspections provides, well, home inspections! Visit Rob Ruggerio’s Facebook page here.
Thank you (and welcome!) to JoAnn and Rob!
BIG OOPS – Warning for AVG Anti-Virus Users
Watch out if you have Windows 7 and AVG Anti-Virus (which I like very much)
Details are here
It seems that some people can’t boot their machines after the latest update:
If you are unable to boot to your operating system after the last AVG 2011 update 3292, it is necessary to do the following to solve the situation:
More http://free.avg.com/us-en/faq.num-4080#num-4080#ixzz16yBewHvt
Mets Tickets Available
We’re offering some of our 2011 Mets tickets to our clients, customers and friends. If you’re interested, we’ll send you the password to the webpage and you can choose the game you want.
Not Saying I Told You So, but (OK, yes I am…)
Below is a blog post I wrote in April, 2009 and HERE is a story from today (11/30/10)
Today’s News – Disposable e-readers may be coming
A breakthrough at the University of Cincinnati could lead to a low-cost, maybe even disposable, e-reader. Using an electrowetting device, researchers have found a method that allows colored text and video to be displayed on flexible, organic paper.
April, 2009: The End of the Newspaper – I Don’t Buy It
Snippit below: Full article HERE
…People are lamenting the death of the newspaper, and I’m here to tell you why I don’t believe it.
Newspapers are saying the Internet is killing them… BUT here’s what no one is talking about.
Why do newspaper people think technology is no longer evolving?
Yes, people want their news instant and customizable. BUT, what if (when??) e-paper evolves into a serviceable alternative? Think it won’t happen? Think again. I give it 5 years…
CellNews just went out! Did you get yours?
iPad vs Macbook Air
Leo Laporte (Chief TWiT) made this comment the other day and I thought it was well worth sharing. It’s about the decision to buy an iPad vs a Macbook Air.
I’ll paraphrase, but you can download his great podcast to get it directly from him:
“iPads are better for those consuming content. The Macbook Air is better for creating content”
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
A bit of fun…
Next Seminar
It’s back to school time! We’re happy to announce our next seminar:
If you are a small business owner, or thinking about starting a business, you don’t want to miss this seminar.
Facebook has over 500 MILLION active users. Twitter is THE most popular micro-blogging site in the world.
How should you take advantage of these Social Media powerhouses when promoting your business?
Do it right, and hit a Home Run.
Do it wrong and it can bury your company.
We’ll show you how to do it right.
Want to know how to be private from a personal standpoint but be very public from a business standpoint on Facebook?
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