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Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase

MW2ML Technology — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:07:35 +0000

My wife and I just finished the process of finding and purchasing a house. This was not my first time going through the home-buying process, but it seemed to go much easier this time around. I was thinking back t0 what I did different this time, and realized that incorporated technology (and “the cloud”) into . . . → Read More: Using Technology to Streamline a Home Purchase Related posts:

Getting Things Done with Evernote

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:05:37 +0000

Let’s face it, life moves at a much faster pace these days and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of everything you need to be remembering, doing, etc. Think about it – there’s always some type of list you’ve got running in your head: groceries, home improvements, to-do’s, important numbers, important addresses, research about a . . . → Read More: Getting Things Done with Evernote Related posts:

Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone!

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:16:41 +0000

There’s an old saying – “Money makes the world go ’round.” Many folks have different opinions as to the importance of money in one’s life. While I don’t care to open that debate, there is one hard-to-dispute fact in today’s society – money is the primary way of obtaining products and services. I generally write . . . → Read More: Get Paid Faster – Credit Card Processing For Everyone! Related posts:

Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:04:26 +0000

If you’re starting a new business, or looking for ways to keep your current business lean and trim, you’re probably looking for great sources of advice for small business. I regularly read articles by a number of small business entrepreneurs and technologists, and many of these articles (as well as my own personal experience) provide . . . → Read More: Small Business Entrepreneurs – Tips, Tricks, Food for Thought Related posts:

Volume Licensing for Small Business – Buy Discounted Software Like the Big Boys!

MW2ML Technology — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:04:42 +0000

If you read my previous article about the “Family Pack Upgrade” for Windows 7, you learned that it provides a number of Windows 7 upgrade licenses for a discounted price. In essence, the “Family Pack” upgrade is a “volume” discount for the operating system on your home computers. I’ve noticed these “family” licensing schemes becoming . . . → Read More: Volume Licensing for Small Business – Buy Discounted Software Like the Big Boys! Related posts:

Cloud-based Solutions for Online Room Booking and More For Small Hotels and Vacation Rentals

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:34:29 +0000

Own Vacation Rental Property? Use Online Room Booking.

I was recently approached for some “server help” by a coworker whose family runs a small resort of cabins in the mountains of Georgia. During our discussions of what the business was trying to accomplish with the server, it got me to thinking about what solutions . . . → Read More: Cloud-based Solutions for Online Room Booking and More For Small Hotels and Vacation Rentals Related posts:

Steps to Start an Online Business (Part 1)

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:57 +0000

Congratulations on deciding to start your own online business! As you embark on your new journey into entrepreneurship by running an online business, you may have a number of questions! I’ve done quite a bit of reading on this subject in pursuit of my own dream of starting a business, and thought it may be . . . → Read More: Steps to Start an Online Business (Part 1) Related posts:

TurboTax – Filing Taxes Electronically Made Simple

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:14:31 +0000

UPDATE (1/26/2011): TurboTax continues to impress me year after year (I first started using TurboTax in 2001)! Each screen is filled with guidance and it amazes me how easy it is to do my own taxes! I spent less than an hour entering information last night, and I’m almost done with my 2010 return (state . . . → Read More: TurboTax – Filing Taxes Electronically Made Simple Related posts:

Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook!

MW2ML Technology — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:14:31 +0000

I know the blog has been a bit quiet the past few weeks, but I have just returned from a vacation to beautiful Sanibel Island, FL. During my time off, I took the opportunity to catch up on a lot of the “nerd” books I’ve been wanting to read. One of the books I . . . → Read More: Getting Things Done with Office OneNote 2007 and Outlook! Related posts:

Social Lending with LendingClub – Your Thoughts?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:52:41 +0000

As you all probably know by now, personal finance is one of my interests. I read quite a few RSS feeds (and books when I can make the time) on the subject. While I am in no way an expert, some posts in one of the feeds I follow has been catching my eye. The . . . → Read More: Social Lending with LendingClub – Your Thoughts? Related posts:

Its 2009 Tax Time: Tax Preparation Software!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:45:21 +0000

Wouldn't it be great if paying your taxes was as simple as it was in the game of Monopoly?! If only! Yes, it's that time of the year again - the time of year when you figure out if Uncle Sam owes you money back, or if you owe Uncle Sam a fat paycheck. If you're like most people, you find the whole process of filing taxes a pain in the rear. However, I'm here to tell you that filing your taxes has never been easier, thanks to a few of the popular tax preparation software options in the market today. If you're still paying the local bookkeeper lots of money to prepare and file your taxes, or wasting hours of your life sitting in a brick-and-mortar tax preparation store, you may want to read further before you you do the "same old" tax prep this year. . . . → Read More: Its 2009 Tax Time: Tax Preparation Software! Related posts:

Online Apps for a Paperless Small Business

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:32:12 +0000

I was browsing through my RSS Feeds, and stumbled onto a great post at Small Business Trends: 30 Online Invoicing Apps for Small Business. If you’re starting a small business, many of these online tools can help you get invoices and estimates out to your clients in a timely fashion. The prices are all . . . → Read More: Online Apps for a Paperless Small Business Related posts:

Lost Credit Cards – Protecting Yourself!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:08:39 +0000

Every once in a while, I stumble onto a post that makes me go "wow, why didn't I think of that?" I guarantee this one will make you think the same thing! You know how all your credit/debit cards have that all-important phone number to contact in case your card is missing or stolen? Well, how do you know what number to call when that actually happens?! . . . → Read More: Lost Credit Cards – Protecting Yourself! Related posts:

Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts

MW2ML Technology — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:22:16 +0000

As you all know, personal finance is one of my interests. I’ve been a Quicken user for a number of years, and have advocated it to just about everyone. If you read my article about Personal Finance Software, you know I gave a quick shout-out to the Quicken Starter Edition. If your financial picture is . . . → Read More: Quicken 2010 Reviews and Thoughts Related posts:

10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:22:06 +0000

I've read numerous articles about "lessons" or "must-haves" for small business IT. I've boiled them all down into my 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology. . . . → Read More: 10 Behaviors of Highly-Effective Small Business Technology (Part 1) Related posts:

Wanna Spew your Knowledge on the World?

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:47:57 +0000

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll notice that I’ve started writing up some tutorials in eHow. I did this for two reasons: creating how-to articles for the benefit of all and the potential to earn money off those articles for the use of my time. Don’t misunderstand – my primary reason for the . . . → Read More: Wanna Spew your Knowledge on the World? Related posts:

Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong!

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:48:41 +0000

I was just reading an article on TechCrunch about how Google Chrome is now 30 million users strong!

I’ve been using Google Chrome for close to a year now, and have been advocating the use of this browser to pretty much everyone I can. While its actual share of the browser market is small (slightly . . . → Read More: Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong! Related posts:

LinkedIn Surpasses 50 Million Users – What’s your take?

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:45:51 +0000

I was just reading an article at Mashable (LinkedIn Surpasses 50 Million Users), and think its interesting to note the recent growth of the service. If you look at the graph in the article, LinkedIn’s unique visitor count nearly doubled over ten months. Being that LinkedIn is more of a social network for “Professionals,” I’m . . . → Read More: LinkedIn Surpasses 50 Million Users – What’s your take? Related posts:

Google Chrome – 30 Million Users Strong!

HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide

MW2ML Technology — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:51:51 +0000

Now that just about every hardware manufacturer is releasing netbooks (small, lightweight laptops), its tough to figure out which ones are worth buying. I was just perusing a review of the HP Mini 311 at Engadget, and noticed that this hardware seems like something well worth recommending. It sports graphics testing scores similar to that . . . → Read More: HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide Related posts:

How to Create Websites in Google Apps Standard (without being a computer nerd!)

MW2ML Technology — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:10:10 +0000

As a supplement to my previous posts (Setting Up Google Apps Standard and Free Internet Tools), I love Google Apps! I’m definitely a Google Apps Standard user, and advocate it to just about everyone I know that is looking to start a business or a an online presence for their family.

Because of this, . . . → Read More: How to Create Websites in Google Apps Standard (without being a computer nerd!) Related posts: