General Information
Maryland’s Governor Signs Bill Banning Driving While Talking on Cellphone
During this past winter’s legislative session in Annapolis, Maryland, Maryland’s Law Makers past a bill which bans the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. It was signed into law by Governor Martin O’Malley and will go into effect on October 1, 2010.
The bill makes this a secondary offense which means that one can [...]
Do They Know Your Web Address?
A few years ago the question was, “Do I need a website?” While there was a time it was considered an added feature, in today’s business climate, it should be considered a necessity.
The question today should be; ‘Do they know my website’s out there?’
Anyone who goes under the impression, “build it and they will [...]
How reliable is your system?
The average business owner doesn’t always take into account what is meant by terms thrown out at them. Have you heard about five nines? If you haven’t, you haven’t been listening to your telecommunication vendor. It’s a real catch phrase with them.
But what is Five Nines? What does it really mean?
You [...]
Appliance Off – It Doesn’t Mean No Energy Used
Many modern appliances may be using as much as 15 to 30 watts when off or in Stand-by mode. Some may actually be using the same amount of energy off as they are when on. One common term for these devices is ‘energy vampires’.
Stand-by power is estimated to be as much as 5 percent of [...]
Businesses – Do An Energy Audit
For most businesses their single most costly item is electric costs. There are ways to cut some of these costs. In some cases a business may have to spend some money to save. But there are ways to save on energy costs without spending a dime.
By doing an Energy Audit savings can be seen quickly [...]
Term: Divestiture
Term: Divestiture
In 1984 as a result of the antitrust trial against AT&T as a telecommunication monopoly the US Justice Department ordered that AT& be split. This resulted in the Long Distance Carrier AT&T and seven Regional Bell Operating Companies (termed RBOCs). This is known as the Divestiture of AT&T. Today the Long Distance AT&T of [...]
Instant Communications – Good or Bad?
One of the biggest changes of technology over the past 25 years is now we have instant communications. 30 years ago instant communications was through the telephone. It may not have mattered where one was, a phone could easily be found. Payphones were everywhere.
If you needed to ask a question of [...]
Things to Know About Web Sites
1) Have one.
It’s been said here as well as many other places, every business should have some type of Web presence. For some they may not want or need a full featured site but just a listing with the basic Who you are, What items or services you provide, Where you operate and How [...]
Some of the Social Networking Sites
While I am a firm believer in Social Media, I do not think that everyone should be using them. Nor would I think any less of you if the decision is made not to use any of them. But I do think a decision needs to be made one way or another and [...]
Social Media
In 2009 one of the new buzz words was Social Media. As we move into 2010, it doesn’t appear as if Social Media is going away. At the same time many people and businesses are trying to not only understand Social Medial, but how it will help them.
Marketers are coming out of the [...]
by Steven G. Atkinson or take a short side trip to visit our advertisers.