Author Archives: sristy

Grant Wickes, aka Professor Gadget: Using iPhone Photo and Video for Business

The iPhone is quickly becoming the “go to” gadget for fans of photography and video and many are now using these features for business and marketing purposes. Enter Grant Wickes, a.k.a. “Professor Gadget,” Vice President of Business Development for Wasp Barcode Technologies and a Top 100 SMB Influencer. Grant has sourced many useful gadgets and turned his iPhone into a one man ... Read More »

15 Best Mobile Phone Signal Boosters for Business Users

Smartphones have changed the way we think about cell phones, because they are no longer just a communication device. A great example of this is mobile first businesses that rely on these devices to carry out almost every task in their organization. For these businesses, cell phone reception is extremely important. Whether the phone is being used on premises or ... Read More »

Microsoft Garage Launches Send, a Text Message-Like Email App

Email can be an essential part of business communication. But it can be frustrating when you just want to fire off a quick message to a coworker from your phone and have to mess around with subject lines and the like. Microsoft Garage, a project lab where employees from all areas of the company can turn their ideas into projects, ... Read More »

How to Determine Mobile App ROI for Small Businesses

If you have a small business, then you could potentially be going through the difficult process of deciding whether or not to endure the trouble and expense of creating a mobile application. In today’s day and age, it might be a dumb question to ask that since basically every business has a mobile app. However, as with everything, there are pros ... Read More »

10 Camera Apps You Need for Your Android Phone Besides Instagram

If you’re looking for better images for your website or content marketing activities, you may not need a new camera. Sometimes a new app will do. The latest generation of smartphones are built with content creation in mind. And the right apps can make that content even better. The 10 Android camera apps on this list have tools to make ... Read More »

Here’s What Customers Want Your Mobile App to Do (Infographic)

Dear Small Business Trends, All right already, I get it. 2016 is the year that small businesses must develop mobile apps and going mobile is more important and affordable than ever. So, I’m gonna build a mobile app for my small business because I want to reap the benefits and keep up with my competitors, but before I start, I have ... Read More »

Move Over Keurig, Spinn Has A New Coffee Solution for The Office

A perfect cup of coffee can lift moods, improve concentration at work and evoke interesting conversations. But coffee doesn’t always taste perfect, especially when it’s out of a vending machine at work. A company is now attempting to change that. The Spinn coffee machines are revolutionizing the way a cup of coffee is made. Designed as self-contained machines, these coffee ... Read More »

This Robotic Dog Could Soon Deliver Packages (Watch)

Your Next Delivery Man Could Be A Robotic Dog Yes, Ford is Moving To Mexico. No, Workers Won’t Lose Their Jobs Here’s Why The NHL Might Sit Out The Next Winter Olympics ‘Office Christmas Party’ Is King Among Raunchy Christmas Movies What would you think if you got a package delivered to your front door by a robotic dog? Today, ... Read More »

What Changing Airline Phone Policies Can Teach You About Customer Experience (Watch

In-Flight Phone Calls May Be The Next Annoying Thing On Planes Disney Is The Undisputed King Of The 2016 Box Office Uber Updated Its Terms To Ban Flirting Between Drivers And Passengers So The US Is Almost $20 Trillion In Debt; Who Do We Owe? Your next airline flight could feature a whole new set of annoyances. U.S. aviation regulators ... Read More »

Xerox Small Business Printers: Using Them is as Easy as Using a Mobile App

Fast out-of-the-box experience; crisp color print quality; and an interface more like a mobile tablet than a typical printer. The new Xerox 6510 and 6515 line of printers and multifunction devices is the next generation, and like no other devices in its class. Sponsored by Xerox Wouldn’t it be great to find a printer so easy to use — so ... Read More »