Does branding really matter for smaller local companies? Is a strong identity going to help sell more product, drive business through the door or sign more clients? My answer: YES! Without a doubt.

If you think branding is something for the large companies, the big boys, then let's see if I can convince you otherwise. See what I have to say about branding for small business here.

I'm not much of a Microsoft fan, but I absolutely love their video presentation they had at this years TechFest. It shows their version of the future of computer technology, supposedly based on current active Microsoft projects. Essentially taking their Microsoft Surface product and integrating it everywhere. If you haven't seen Surface then check it out. It's essentially the future of how we will all interact with computers, and interface with technology.

Are you a project manager or just need a good solution to keep track of your projects? Well, I have some suggestions that you can try out. Here is a list of web based project management solutions that I have had some experience with. A few are free and other you have to pay for but they at least start you off with a 30 day free trial.

Keeping track of time spent on projects is a big deal. Specially in today's economy. We should all be tracking and reviewing where we are spending our time. Do you know? Can you honestly say what tasks take you the longest, where you waist the most time and when you're the most productive? If you have employees can they tell you about their time, or can you view a report on-demand? If you can then you might be looking for a better solution, and if you're not using anything then make sure you review some of my recommendations.

I was a little hesitant when I decided to purchase Quickbooks because just like any desktop software you have to buy the upgrade in a year or so to stay up-to-date, and Quickbooks can do so much truthfully I was a bit intimidated. I'm not an accountant I'm a creative. So I decided to research what other accounting options there are, and I found some really great web based solutions that I like a lot. Some of them are free, others have a small monthly fee but all of them have a free trial period so you can try them out to see which one fits your business the best.

Twitter, heard of it? It's a "social networking thing" and it help your business. If you're currently using Twitter then here are some ideas on other ways to use it for your business, but if your not then well...here are some ideas on how you could start using it for your business.

If you're a small business owner, involved in marketing, a graphic designer, web designer or simply interested in branding and identity then your should read this book.

Looking to start a website? Need some direction? This is the first post in a series of six that talks about planning your website. This post goes over what to expect in the articles that will follow.

Are you a small business owner? Do you think branding does not apply your company? Don't mean to be rude, but you're wrong. Branding is important to every business no matter what size, shape, product or service you provide.

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