In 2007 a report called the Intuit Future of Small Business Report: Technology Trends and Small Business was published predicting how technology would affect small businesses in the future.
The report identifies three emerging technology trends for small businesses:
1. "On my time, on my terms"--In a connected world, small business owners will have even more flexibility in running their businesses.
2. Global, local, virtual--The evolution of the web will fuel small business formation, operations and innovation, especially as technology becomes cheaper and social networking and virtual worlds become more popular.
3. From "push" to "pull"--The small business marketing approach will shift from "push" to "pull" as consumers begin seeking out product information rather than accepting what they're told by companies.
The study also predicts that the use of technology will revolutionize the nature of running a small business so it is important for small business owners to research and implement technology to stay or become successful
Check out the full text version of the report at:
http://http-download.intuit.com/http.intuit/CMO/intuit/futureofsmallbusiness/SR-1037B_intuit_tech_trends.pdf
~Angela
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Cyber Police
As computer crimes of all types increase law enforcement officials must create new laws and task forces to deal with these cyber crimes. From local to federal agencies, all are getting involved to handle these new computer crimes. Criminals have found new and creative ways to harm the public with out leaving their own homes. The agencies deal with crimes such as viruses, on-line predators/pedophiles, identity theft, and inter net fraud.
"Should I cut the green one?"
Responding to a bomb threat can be a scary situation but when you arrive on scene to find there really is a bomb, your nerve level sky-rockets. Fortunately for today's law enforcement personnel they have a tool to use to keep them out of harms way. They now have the use of special robots to remove/dispose of dangerous devices. No more big and bulky suites or worrying about tamper proof devices, now you just watch a TV screen while controlling a robot with a joy stick. Today's bomb disposal experts can safely diffuse and remove dangerous devices while maintaining their personal safety by staying at a safe distance.
Non-lethal choice for violent actions.
Not too far in the past when law enforcement officials faced a violent person who had bats, pipes, swords knives or any other non- firing weapon the only option was to shoot. With today's development they now have many options instead of using deadly force. They are also an affective tool with suicide intervention. Pepper spray and the taser gun are the most commonly used in law enforcement. The pepper pellet gun was created to assist police when dealing with windy conditions or to help keep the distance between an assailant and themselves. Since the disaster of 9/11 certain companies are testing the use of these non-lethal weapons as a way to subdue individuals in the tight confinements of an aircraft. The creation of these weapons has help to reduce death or serious injuries to officers, suspects, prisoners or even innocent bystanders.
The real "Underarmor"
The soft version of the bullet proof vest has been around since the 1800's but with many years of testing and modifying the vests of today are much better. Thanks to science and testing, manufacturers of bullet proof vest have been to provide protection to the many men, women and even K-9's. The standard vest will protect the wearer from most fired projectiles or shrapnel. They have tested many different fibers and the way these fibers are woven together determine the best pattern of protection. Currently they are testing new materials such as fluids which harden when an impact occurs, ceramic materials and even spider silk. Although these vests are capable of stopping bullets most still do not protect against sharp, pointed objects such as knives and arrows. With out this important invention many lives would have been lost from those who risk their lives to keep us safe every day.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Diaper Video
In this video with Pam Smith she teaches on how to change a diaper. This video could be really helpful for people who just had a child and don't know how to change it. You wouldn't have to be embrassed to learn either. You just can go online.
http://video.about.com/babyparenting/Change-a-diaper.htm
By Jen Hight
http://video.about.com/babyparenting/Change-a-diaper.htm
By Jen Hight
Disposable Diapers
Disposoable Diapers some will say would not be in the profession that I am going in. But in reality it is and the reason for this is because if you work in the nursery at a hostipal and they were still using cloth diapers I am sure they would ruin out. They would have to have work just washing diapers all day long. Also another thing is that the place I am at right now is elderly people and putting a cloth diaper on them I don't think would work to good. The first cloth diapers came out in 1887 by a lady name Maria Allen. Then by the disposable diapers came out in the 1949. To many people this was a great thing. It may a little more expensive but it's worth it.
Bellis Mary,Web29.2009
also the picture is from
By Shawn February 3,2008
Web July29,2009
by Jen Hight
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