E-commerce and Information Security

SSL is used in ecommerce transactions to protect online submission of sensitive customer information.

Costs of Merchant Accounts

To compare merchant solutions, factor in hidden costs.

Choosing a Merchant Account Provider

Everything you need to know to make an informed decision on how to start your e-business.

What is a Merchant Account?

Basics and important issues when considering merchant accounts.

Modern Marketing Loves Open Source

Open source projects might not be overtly profit-driven but they can have massive commercial impact.

Open Source Reshaping Services Market

Analysts expect to see a flourishing of services for open-source software, with vendors tackling up-front consulting and installation to ongoing support and maintenance.

The Myths of Open Source

The arguments for and against open-source software debunked. It’s about working smarter.

Open Source Software Primer

Background on the long-range implications of your current technology decisions on tomorrow’s competitive position.

Startups Should Consider Open Source

The perfect list of why Open Source is such a compelling proposition for startups and small businesses.

Small Business Legal Resources

The most common types of laws that may apply to your business.

Outsourcing E-commerce Order Fulfillment

Find out about the benefits most fulfillment warehouses offer to small business owners.

Online Business 101

Translate what makes an “offline” business successful, and then analyze your Web business in the same way.

How to Build a Successful Website

Detailed, step-by-step explanations of how to build a profitable website. No rocket science, really.

Business Security: A Buying Guide

Implementing a security strategy can be daunting for small businesses. Find out how to go about it.

Keeping Your Wireless Network Secure

Fantastic checklist with tips for ironclad wireless security – not only for regular wireless users.

Buy Your Domain Name Before Squatters Do

Don’t give squatters a chance: Move quickly to register domains once you see they are free.

Business Websites and IP

Basic business IP issues that you should be aware of before launching a website.

Intellectual Property Primer

Overview of the fundamental principles of intellectual property law, and how it applies to the important area of website domain names.

When Do Copyrights Expire?

When can you safely copy something that used to be protected by copyright?

Register Your Copyright

Filing for copyright before you were infringed can help you enforce your copyright without the lawsuit.