Articles by Stefan Topfer

Cloud Computing: The Inconvenient Truth

4/22/2013, 11:04 am from Stefan Topfer in News Headlines, Business, Technology

There is a reason why we do not build our own cars. Well, most of us anyway! Car-manufacturers deal with all the details, and there are millions of them. Can you imagine if you had to build... Read >>

Cloud Computing: Junk Bond of Computing?

4/5/2013, 5:10 am from Stefan Topfer in News Headlines, Technology, Business, Small Business

Recently I joined a new group on LinkedIn (Cloud Computing) and one of the topics was cloud pricing and how low it will go. I think we can all agree that the pricing model for most cloud vendors... Read >>

Is your business software a One-Trick Pony?

9/9/2012, 11:33 pm from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Basics

It’s tempting for a small business to try and make savings wherever they can. But sometimes in their rush to make savings they make decisions that they regret. One of the common issues I hear... Read >>

Are You Passionate About Your Business?

7/13/2012, 3:07 am from Stefan Topfer in News Headlines, Business, Small Business

  Some say that you can only succeed in business if you are passionate enough to make it. But is this actually true? It seems like some small businesses do just fine without being overly... Read >>

The Real Business Benefits Of Cloud Computing

6/26/2012, 4:06 am from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Technology

The ever-shifting world of business can result in great years followed by periods of stagnation, with previous market leaders slipping out of favour, as they have to adapt and follow the trends... Read >>

Cost-Cutting For Small Businesses

9/12/2011, 6:04 am from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Business

The world is still a worrying time to be a small business, with the world economy in a fragile state it is more important than ever for small businesses to be savvy and cut costs wherever... Read >>

Targeting Small Business Customers

8/4/2011, 7:45 am from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Business

A lot of the businesses I encounter on a daily basis are those who are looking to aim their products at the small business market. If a business gains small businesses as clients, and... Read >>

Why Your Business Should Be Thinking About SEO

6/15/2011, 7:55 am from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Technology

  The importance of business websites is growing not only year on year but month on month ; now, more than ever, a business website can make or break a business. If your business... Read >>

A Wake Up Call For Small Business Data Security

5/12/2011, 12:21 pm from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Technology

  In the last few weeks the news has been full of coverage of one of the biggest data security breaches in history. Between 17-19th April, Sony's global online PlayStation Network gaming... Read >>

Don't Bury Your Head In The Sand - Keep on Top of Your Cash-flow

3/24/2011, 6:31 am from Stefan Topfer in Personal Finance, Small Business, Basics

When running a small business, it is often tempting to simply ignore the statistics and get on with the day-to-day process of management. However, although you might get away with doing this... Read >>