SugarSync is one of my top recommended downloads for Small Business owners. It’s an online application that you can download to your desktop or mobile device. It allows you to save files to an online cloud-based storage service and synch these files instantly. It’s kind of like Dropbox, but with bigger limits. In this highly [...]
Edit and Markup a PDF for Free
July 10, 2011 By 5 Comments
There’s a free alternative to Adobe Professional that will allow you to easily edit and markup a PDF. It’s named PDF-XChange Viewer. It’s a ripper. And what’s more, you can also use it as your default PDF reader. PDF stands for Portable File Document. It’s a versatile file format that takes an imprint of almost [...]
Evernote: Top Benefits and Reasons to Download
June 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
As discussed in my Evernote review, Evernote is a staple part of my routine and one of the top 5 applications I use every day. It makes capturing ideas easy, and finding previously filed information a sinch. Below are the top Evernote benefits and why I recommend you download it and jump on board the [...]
Evernote Review
June 13, 2011 By 5 Comments
I know it’s only June, but I’m going to award Evernote my favourite application of 2011. When I power up my PC, Evernote is powered up within the first minute. It’s an online/offline powerhouse that keeps you organised and allows you to be as messy as you like, yet still be more organised and consistent [...]
FTP Manager: Filezilla and FireFTP
May 31, 2011 By 8 Comments
The files that store the content of your website are kept on your website hosts’ servers. These servers hum along and help deliver content to users that visit your site. A typical conversation goes like this: User: *Slurping coffee* [clicks on website link] Host Server: Hmmm… Ok, here [sends content to the users computer] This [...]
How to Speed up Streaming Video
April 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Ever had to sit through a 7 minute Youtube video to get a 30 second snippet of information. It is insanely boring. Fortunately I don’t have to torture myself like this anymore. I found a nifty program that can automatically speed up streaming video and audio without a decline in quality. I now use it [...]
ColorPic: Determine Any Colour on Your Screen
December 24, 2010 By 12 Comments
Ever wanted to determine the exact colour of an item on your screen? I’m going to show you how you can do it in a sinch. We ask a lot from our computers. We expect that our applications will seamlessly integrate with other applications, without any errors. Unfortunately often this is not the case. Formats [...]
Finding Free Images For Commercial Use
August 21, 2010 By 14 Comments
Images breathe life into surrounding text. If bad text formatting turns people away, featuring images has the opposite effect. Using the right picture creates interest and entices readers, helping your communications reach their full potential. The good news is that free images for commercial use are easily available. I’ll show you where in a minute. [...]
Free Logo Design Brief: Download Yours Now
May 8, 2010 By 5 Comments
I’ve covered the fundamentals of a good logo, now it’s time to get involved in the process of creating a great small business logo. Chances are you are not a logo designer. I’m not either. So your best bet is to complete a logo design brief and outsource your logo design to an expert. I [...]
Hi, I'm David Moloney, the writer at Small Business Planned. I want you to get the best out of your small business. To make your friends, relatives and accountant look at your business with envy