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COMPUTER REPAIR
Computer Repair connects IT technicians seeking work withbusinesses requiring their services. It's a great resource ifyou don't need a full-time IT staff but still requireoccasional service. Simply go to the website, punch in your ZIPcode, and Computer Repair will immediately list technicians in yourarea, including their rates, hours, ratings and reviews.

2ND ANNUAL SVNGATHERING OF WOMEN BIZ ExperiencesS, JUNE 12-15
This event from Social Venture Network aims to help womenentrepreneurs lead successful, socially conscious businesses. Heldat the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California,the gathering includes case studies, workshops and roundtablepeer-feedback sessions. Register online for $440 per person.

VIRTUALRECEPTIONIST
Get a big-business sound by having a live voice answer your phone.The AnswerPlus Virtual Receptionist service learns the basics ofyour products and services, takes detailed messages, schedulesappointments and even forwards calls to another phone.

HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY EXPERTISE CENTER
Today, security is a top concern among most businesses. The HPSecurity Expertise Center is packed with resources addressingsmall-business concerns, including free online courses, whitepapers, articles and more. It's easy to navigate, with contentorganized into categories such as physical security, data securityand network security.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL FORBLACKBERRY
While this may become how everybody gets their news in the future,The Wall Street Journal and Outercurve allow those who wantto stay ahead of the curve to download The Wall StreetJournal via BlackBerry today. The beauty of this technology,aside from mobility, is that it continually updates The WallStreet Journal and allows users to customize the content andset up alerts.

LINKTREE
Find out which websites are linking to your competitors but notyou. Link Tree is a free link analyzer that helps increase yourwebsite's link popularity. Enter up to seven competitor URLsand submit your URL as a comparison site, and Link Tree does therest. Once the sites are identified, it's up to you to make theconnection--er, link.

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Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for BIZ Experiencess to pursue in 2025.

Science & Technology

OpenAI's Latest Move Is a Game Changer — Here's How Smart Solopreneurs Are Turning It Into Profit

OpenAI's latest AI tool acts like a full-time assistant, helping solopreneurs save time, find leads and grow their business without hiring.

Social Media

How To Start a Youtube Channel: Step-by-Step Guide

YouTube can be a valuable way to grow your audience. If you're ready to create content, read more about starting a business YouTube Channel.

Money & Finance

These Are the Expected Retirement Ages By Generation, From Gen Z to Boomers — and the Average Savings Anticipated. How Do Yours Compare?

Many Americans say inflation prevents them from saving enough and fear they won't reach their financial goals.

Starting a Business

I Built a $20 Million Company by Age 22 While Still in College. Here's How I Did It and What I Learned Along the Way.

Wealth-building in your early twenties isn't about playing it safe; it's about exploiting the one time in life when having nothing to lose gives you everything to gain.

Science & Technology

AI Isn't Plug-and-Play — You Need a Strategy. Here's Your Guide to Building One.

Don't just "add AI" — build a strategy. This guide helps founders avoid common pitfalls and create a step-by-step roadmap to harness real value from AI.