Newsroom Articles
Friday, April 16, 2010
Why businesses shouldn’t keep their feet on the ground
You remember your father telling you to keep your feet on the ground. Well, turns out Dad was wrong. Today’s businesses need to keep their feet - er, computers - in the clouds. Why? Cloud computing can help businesses better manage time, resources and even track employee efficiency. In this interview with BizReport, Bob Dieterle, senior VP and GM for Smart Online, shares the advantages of moving your business into the cloud.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Does SaaS make sense for small business BI solutions?
This a good question to ask when you are looking at using BI in your small business. How does software-as-a-service BI function in a small business? How can these tools benefit customers and other stakeholders? In this article, Bob Dieterle, senior VP and GM for Smart Online, shares with VelocIT the benefits of SaaS solutions for small business intelligence.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Smart Online, Inc. Names Bob Dieterle As New Senior Vice President And General Manager
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC (February xx, 2010) – Smart Online, Inc. (SOLN.OB, http://www.smartonline.com), a specialist in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications for small business through its OneBiz brand (http://www.onebiz.com) and for nonprofits through its Loyalty Clicks brand (http://www.loyaltyclicks.com) is pleased to announce the addition of Bob Dieterle to its senior management team as Senior Vice President and General Manager.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Mobile Apps
Q: Hey Steve – I have a great idea for a mobile app – preferably for the iPhone, but maybe for Blackberrys and other smart phones. Is it expensive to create one? How would I do it?
A: Being a recent convert to the iPhone after years on a Blackberry, I get why you would want to create an app for your business: It creates buzz, builds a brand, and can be another profit center.
email Bill of Rights
Q: “Could you please ignore and delete the email I just sent to you? I meant to respond to the person who sent it to me but forwarded it to you by accident. Thank you.”
A: How many times has this happened to you, or worse, how many times have you done the same thing by accident? At my business we have a policy: Whenever we receive an email not intended for us, we endeavor not to read it and inform the sender of the mistake immediately.
Business Recipes
Q: I hear that half of all small businesses fail. What’s the secret then to sticking around for the long-haul?
A: Of course there are a lot of things that go into creating a successful business, but one of the most important, and one that is often under the radar, is the need for a great recipe, or two.
PC Magazine
Friday, July 24, 2009
PC Magazine: OneBiz Incorporates Accounting, HR Tools, Mail, and Scheduling on One Site
What to add to an online accounting solution? Some companies host that application alone, and that’s my preference so far, but there seems to be a new site every few days that wants to provide small businesses with additional tools.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Smart Online Introduces Business Management Software OneBiz 1.1
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Making Your Business Green
Question: Steve – I would like to make our business greener, but especially in this economy, I can’t do it if it is going to cost us money. It is, isn’t it?
A: I know you will be happy when I say, no, it isn’t. In fact, not only should “Going Green” not entail any major expense, it can actually save your small business money. After all, the whole idea is to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Making Cash Flow a Priority
Q: I want to make some changes next year, but especially I want to increase my cash flow. How can I do that?
A: While it is no surprise that cash flow is a huge issue for almost any business that fails, and that businesses that do well are usually awash in ready cash, it is surprising to me just how few small businesses make ready and steady cash flow a priority…
Going Global (Part 2)
Q: How would one go about beginning a more international sort of business? Not only are things tough here, but watching the Beijing Olympics makes me think that our product might do well in that vast market that is China.
A: While it is true that it has never been easier to go global, “easier” is not the same as “easy.” There definitely are challenges…
Going Global (Part 1)
Q: How would one go about beginning a more international sort of business? Not only are things tough here, but watching the Beijing Olympics makes me think that our product might do well in that vast market that is China.
A: Now, that is a great idea. I have often said that we are living in a remarkable time for small business, probably the most remarkable ever. Not only have there been incredible technological innovations that have revolutionized business (computers, printers, the Net, etc.), but equally, huge new markets have been opened that were never available before (China, India, virtual.)
Got game? Hone your negotiation skills
Question: I need to re-negotiate a contract with a vendor. Any words of wisdom? Should I hire a lawyer?—Allie
Employee Motivation
Q: How do you motivate the unmotivated?
A: The first thing to realize is that when it comes to motivation, most employees are a different breed than we entrepreneurs, or maybe more accurately, we are a different breed than most everyone else.
Expand Your Thinking, Expand Your Business
Q: How does a small business get big? We have been at the same level for years now and can’t seem to breakthrough.
A: Your question reminds me of a quote I recently saw by J. Paul Getty, once the world’s richest man: “My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil.”
