Additional Resources

Purchasing Hardware and Software

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The Basics on Buying
What, when and how to buy computer hardware for your small business.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/16/small-business-technology-entrepreneurs-technology-hardware.html

10 Very Useful Business Programs
Most small business owners know they need Windows, but consider these 10 other applications. Some, like MailChimp, a kind of email marketing assistant, may surprise you.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2364450,00.asp

Picking Your Company Computer
Laptop or iPad? Big picture advice from the Wall Street Journal for purchasing the perfect computer.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703506904575592331036629858.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_RightMostPopular

Avoid These Ten Mistakes
Are you using illegal software? Have you protected your hardware from potential power surges? Browse these top 10 tech mistakes small business can make (and see the solutions).
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-tech-mistakes-small-businesses-make-and-how-it-consultants-can-help-clients-avoid-them/531

Using QuickBooks
Accounting software can help you save time, get organized and learn more about how well your business is performing. Your local Business Resource Network and Lumity have trainings on using the best-selling software, QuickBooks, or you can learn more online.
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/what-is-quickbooks/