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Quosal Takes Visual Quoting to Apple iPad
The makers of the Quosal sales quote and proposal platform have released a new mobile add-on that will make it possible to use its visual quoting feature within its Order Porter software for the iPad. The goal is to help resellers and IT service provider sales staff members who spend more time on the road…
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Soft Labor Market Reflected in Small Business Employment Index: Report
Small businesses created 30,000 new jobs in October, but employees are working fewer hours and making less money. While small business employment grew by 0.14 percent in October, equating to an annual growth rate of 1.7 percent, hours worked and compensation decreased by 0.2 percent and 0.06 percent, respectively. These were among the results of…
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Schools Using iPads, Not Android Tablets: Analyst
Numerous case studies and anecdotal evidence tell the tale of Apple’s iPad as a boon for e-commerce and even in some select business markets. Law firm Prosskauer Rose, for example, issued 500 iPad 2s to its attorneys, who use them to send and receive email messages and share contracts with clients. Now evidence of the…
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Apple, Nokia, Samsung Lead Slowing Smartphone Market: IDC
The worldwide mobile phone market grew 12.8 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2011 (3Q11), as smartphone growth declined in key mature markets. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 393.7 million units in the third quarter, compared to 348.9 million units in the third quarter…
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Pay It Out to Shareholders
Pay It Out to Shareholders Apple can give some of it back to shareholders in the form of dividends. Many successful companies provide dividends to investors, yet maintain reasonable cash levels. Apple doesn’t. Maybe it’s time to start. Invest In Social Networks Social networks are worthwhile investments. Whether it’s investing in Facebook while waiting to…
