The web browser is becoming the new desktop. You hear of things like Web 2.0, Google Apps, and Salesforce.com as the next step in business management and marketing. All of these things depend on an interface between your computer and the Internet. This connection is made by the web browser. It is something that has become such a natural part of our everyday work experience that we almost forget about it. I did and then I realized something new came out, Firefox 3. Here is what I have found and what might help you make your day more productive. Read the rest of this article »

Looking for a smart calendering solution, but not interested in the overhead of running your own Exchange or other application on your office server? I have used Google’s calendar application for a few years now and have been pleased overall. It is part of their suite of web applications that allow you to both track your own emails, documents, and events, but it becomes more powerful when you start to share these things with others. Now you can have a shared calendar for workplace events, meetings, and deadlines. Learn about Google Calendar and other small business applications at http://www.google.com/a/smallbiz/.

Make the financial side of your business less painful by using an accounting package. It will not only make your life easier, but will keep you informed of your current cash flow situation. It will also save you a lot of headaches when preparing for taxes and probably save you fees with your accountant. Immersion Technology uses QuickBooks and as a member of the Intuit Developers Network we have received early access to QuickBooks 2008. This new version of QuickBooks makes it easier for you and your accountant to work together, improved integration with other software (Outlook, Excel), and an improved help interface. It also can integrate with other applications and your web site. Read the rest of this article »