Author Profile
Fredric Paul
Biography
An award-winning journalist and Web consultant, Fred has been covering business and technology for 3 decades, in print and online. In addition to holding senior positions at CNET, PC World, PC/Computing, and TechWeb, Fred has focused on small business as founding editor and VIce President of Content/Programming for the original AllBusiness.com and founding editor of bMighty/InformationWeek SMB. He was also a contributing editor to the MIT Sloan Management Review.
ARTICLES BY Fredric Paul
Why It's Time to Ditch IE6 and Windows XP
Too many small businesses are still relying on Windows XP and even Internet Explorer 6. It's way past time to move on if you don't want to risk security vulnerabilities, reliability issues, and worse.
Cloud Computing Eases Backup Pains
With cloud computing, backing up isn't hard to do ... anymore. These days, it's easier, faster, and safer than ever to do your small business backups in the cloud instead of a local hard disk or tape drive.
'Tis Better to Give Than Receive -- Even for Small Businesses
The holidays aren't just about maximizing sales, they're also about contributing to your community. That's good for everyone, including your business.
Small Businesses Save Big with Crowdsourcing
The rise of online services like Elance and Guru allow businesses to pay less -- sometimes MUCH less -- for a variety of services. But, as usual, there's a catch.
Reverend Billy Explains Why It's Better to Shop Local (VIDEO)
Comic preacher and anti-corporate activist Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping tells AllBusiness about the value of shopping in small, local stores.
