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Intuit announced on Monday that it has launched a community site for open-source developers to write open-source SaaS (software as a service) applications that enhance Intuit's own SaaS platform. Glyn Moody derides the move as "a rather feeble attempt to plug into the power of openness without really engaging with it," but this misses the point. Read More

Cloud computing is still a long way from becoming a mainstream technology because of persistent fears about security and reliability that are stoked by entrenched vendors at every opportunity. Read More

If you prefer to let someone else do all of the work installing, configuring, updating and maintaining your more complex systems, then you may be a fan of cloud-based software as a service offerings. Read More

Having the right software can help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) attain a competitive edge, but a challenge cash-strapped companies grapple with is deciding whether to buy or rent these applications. Read More

Have you ever heard the adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure?" Apply this on a business setting with a bit of literary creativity and you've got this article. Read More

Is a buy American clause inserted into the latest government stimulus package really hurting some US small business selling products outside the country? Yes, according to some small business owners including this head of a pipe fitting company selling heavily in Canadian markets who explains that many countries are beginning to retaliate against Read More

As passage of a health care reform bill seems more likely in the House and Senate, there is one small business interest group that is bucking the trend of criticism saying health care reform will lower costs for small business. When clicking on the link below please allow time for the full PDF form to download and scroll down to the beginning of t Read More

Ivana Taylor, CEO of Third Force, explains how to build a business network using tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blitztime.com and QuoteActions. Perhaps more important, Taylor explains the theory behind the business network misunderstood by many business owners. In particular, she says business leaders must realize that "Social media is n Read More

LANSING, MI (MPRN) - Governor Granholm's administration will resume lobbying this week for expanding the number of tax credits the state uses to attract employers. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority awards the credits based on the recommendation of the state's business development agency. But this month, the authority almost reached the lim Read More

The future of e-commerce is "social commerce" as online shoppers, particularly younger generations, are heavily influenced by social media and Web 2.0 technologies, according to Hill & Knowlton's Future of Commerce report. The report, which surveyed 600 US adults, found social media is "Word of Mouth 2.0" for younger generations, with youths Read More