Blogging is no longer optional for entrepreneurs
In 2009, blogging is not optional. If you have a business, you
must have a Web site. If you have a Web site, you must have a blog!
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Redefining community in virtual and political reality
Last week, I made a presentation about social media to several hundred people at a Carmel Chamber of Commerce luncheon. We talked about Facebook and Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, LinkedIn, blogging and more. I didn’t answer the "how-to" question. I answered the "whether-to" question. With some important cautions, my answer was "yes."
ChaCha co-founder dancing to different drum
ChaCha Search Inc. co-founder Brad Bostic has stepped down as president of the human-assisted Internet search company, which
is struggling to turn a profit in a dismal advertising climate, but he hasn’t left. "Brad is still engaged with the company
as a director, co-founder and consultant," said co-founder and CEO Scott Jones.
De-manufacturing can save resources
An industrywide bar-code identification system should be developed so that component objects used in manufacturing can be easily devolved and reused.
Is Twitter headed for greatness?
Twitter is attractive beyond the buzz. It “feels” like it is going to be something important.
Omnicity seeks financial turnaround, has 28 acquisitions in mind
Dick Beltzhoover, a private investor in Omnicity Corp., a Carmel-based wireless broadband provider, has quietly taken the
company public and has lofty plans to expand nationwide.
Doctors should adapt to ratings
Rating doctors via online services helps consumers make better health care decisions.
There’s more to ‘tweets’ than meets the eye
I’m starting to rethink my initial reaction to dismiss Twitter and now see its benefits to gauging opinion, as well as gathering ideas and doing research.
Doc sues Web-savvy ex-patient
Dr. Barry Eppley, an Indianapolis surgeon, says an online crusade by a disgruntled former patient is taking a toll on his
practice, and he’s suing her.
Local Conrad hotel honored
Conrad Indianapolis has been recognized as the No. 1 U.S. hotel by Expedia Insiders’ Select List 2009.
Fools log in: Google leads the pack in April gags
Every year, as the first of April rolls around, there are people—and companies—everywhere scheming to take
advantage of the gullible.
Project aims to make electric plug-in cars a reality
A partnership of electric utilities and technology companies is intent on making Indianapolis the first city in the nation to test plug-in electrics on a mass scale, perhaps starting later this year.
Here’s how to unlock the secrets of PDFs
PDFs are still a mystery to many business folk, even those who routinely receive them and read them.
Small business banks on IT backup
BlueLock provides IT infrastructureâ??or serversâ??to companies for loading software applications, and the startup is growing at a fast rate.
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Lawyer background checks available on Web site
Seattle-based Avvo Inc.’s Web site that enables consumers to research attorney backgrounds at no charge now includes Indiana
lawyers in its directory.
Venture capital fund launched by up-and-comers buys into Vontoo, Compendium Blogware
Several venture capitalists — a generation younger than most in the profession — are establishing themselves in Indianapolis.
Y&L starts digital unit; first rollout in decade
Young & Laramore, the city’s largest advertising agency, has launched a division focusing on digital and design work.
Brightpoint adjusts as wireless demand finally cools off
After years of torrid gains in the number of wireless phones it handles, Brightpoint has had two consecutive comparable-quarter
declines.
YouTube isn’t the only place to watch, share videos
Try out Vimeo (www.vimeo. com) and blip.tv as alternatives to YouTube.
When is it time to chuck old computer equipment?
If a computer-related device still works without any tinkering, I’m inclined to keep it.