Dell Announces Nationwide Managed IT Services for SMBs
15.04.09
Technology is a double-edged sword that allows small companies to succeed against much larger competitors, though at a cost of often mind-numbing complexity and frustration. Dell hopes to put an end to the mind-numbing piece of the puzzle by providing Web-based managed IT services and letting small business owners retire their IT hat and do what they do best…run their business.
The new program, which Dell pilot-tested in Dallas and New York and is now available in more than 5,500 U.S. towns and cities, proactively monitors and manages networks, hardware and software applications 24 hours a day to prevent problems before they happen.
The ProManage-Managed Services program takes a Web-based, service-model approach that, according to Tim Griffin, Dell’s vice president of global small and medium business services, takes the weight of maintaining and repairing IT off the shoulders of small business owners.
“In today’s tough economy, the conversations we’re having with customers typically start with how we can help them save time and money and free up resources for projects that drive real business results,” said Griffin. “Our new managed services do just that by remotely monitoring and fixing the vast majority of IT issues, so customers…can focus on running their businesses not troubleshooting the server that just went down.”
Source: Small Business Computing
How to start a very small business in New York State? No need for loans/major business plan. Just the basics!?
Dec 23, 2006 by WarrenerFan44 | Posted in Small Business
I want to start a very small business out of my home in New York State. It is more of a craft/service business that will not involve stocking or selling products. I think I may have to get a DBA, but do I need to fill out other forms first, or is that my first step? I guess it would be a sole proprietorship, or is that even necessary at this point? And what about tax forms or claiming any profits I make. I really am clueless about this! I need a step-by-step idea of what I need to be legal and ready to start placing ads in the paper, etc. Thank you sooooo much to whoever might answer this! :)
1. business cards
2. web site
3. cell phone or land line just for work (on biz card)
4. DBA there is no form....it stands for "doing business as"
5. Best way to deal with taxes is get an accountant, a good one. the amount they will save you yearly will easily cover their cost.
6. If you do paperwork, track stuff, etc....I do recomend Quick Books Pro to deal with all your "business books". Its recognized by the IRS and almost every accountant has it, knows it, and prefers it.
7. Just go work, have fun, spread the word.
If it is just you there is no real need to get into LLC, S corp, etc as this will only cost you money to do and if you are not big, don't have product, stock, etc.....its kind of like wrapping a hamburger up in silk when a foil wrapper will do.
talk to the accountant, they will tell you how to set up your quick books, what catagories you'll need, what to track, miles, car expense, home office expense, etc.
save every receipt for the business, even food, pop, etc. anything that is used for the business.
I have been a DBA for the past 11 yrs in a specialized high line service for autos and its great. Great to be your own boss without all the legal mumbo jumbo of being an LLC or S corp.
You yourself, your SS#, etc are the business....your tax ID number is your SS#. And unless you are dealing with the public or selling an item, you shouldn't even need a license from the city. But still check into that, might need a sales tax ID, normally like $35 a year fee to the city that the business resides in.
since you mentioned working at home, seperate work from home, as in its own room, etc. then you can write off that space from your rent or mortgage as rental space for the business.
its not hard to start your own company......there is no mountain of red tape, no stack of forms, etc. its all myth.....just matter of wanting to be your own boss and having the drive and will to do it.
good luck.....great to see another come to our side of the corporate world.
Nunoyvgvna Awi | Dec 23, 2006
Registering small business in new york LLC?
Oct 29, 2008 by john k | Posted in Small Business
hi, i am planning to register LLC in new york state and i live in NYC also. Therefore, it will be a trading company selling imported items to the retailer and other countries at home. can you please let me know how to register a LLC in new york state, get the application form and other necessary procedures?
thanks you imisidro!! looking forward to contact you about business.
You need to contact the Secretary of State.
Use this basic checklist to make sure all the important steps are taken before you launch your new venture. This business checklist will make sure that you cross all your t's and dot all your i's before your business launch.
Steps to Starting a Business -
http://www.developer-resource.com/starting-a-business.htm
Other sites you might find helpful are:
SBA - http://www.sba.gov/
SCORE - http://www.score.org
Small Business Resource - http://www.small-business-software.net
Business Link - http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home
Goodluck!
Dan Roberts | Oct 30, 2008
What is the best health insurance in New York for a small business?
Mar 27, 2007 by Carns | Posted in Insurance
You might want to try and bookmark this site for research information on health insurance. news, articles and more. It may have the resources to help you with your question and New York insurance.
http://www.healthinsurance-guide.net/
Rick | Mar 28, 2007
