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Online (Affordable) Accounting Software

I've been looking for an alternative to Quickbooks for...well...ever since I first bought Quickbooks seven years ago. Don't get me wrong; I'm not a Quickbooks hater like some but I do want a simple, straight forward, multi-user, online, collaborative solution. Not asking for much am I?

Anyway, I found this great site, lessaccounting.com via some suggestion on twitter. I've setup a couple of my… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on July 11, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Starbucks e-drink

I was looking around today for a way to buy someone a drink at Starbucks and have an e-card with a link sent to their email. They could print the coupon, take it to Starbucks and get a drink. Oddly Starbucks doesn't offer this service. I think this would be big seller for corp, friends, family, excellent for birthdays, etc.

I mocked up a version above. I also thought it would work well as an incentive to complete a survey, reward to… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on July 10, 2008 at 7:39pm — 2 Comments

Checkout Other Ning Sites

Take a look at some of the featured/spotlighted/popular sites hosted on the ning system.

This will help give you ideas of where this site could go and will also give you a chance to join some other really cool…

Added by Leonard Knight on June 25, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Online Collaboration Tools

For most of my projects I need to work with a geographically challenged team. On my most recent project I have team members in Corbin, KY; Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; and Seattle, WA. In order to stay on the same page, I use a gamut of technologies. Here is a short list with a quick description.

I've tried several conference call systems; many for pay and none have been as high quality or as easy to use as skype. It's very easy to setup a… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on June 24, 2008 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Three new Phones Coming Soon!

I'm in the market for a new phone. As if by divine intervention, three really cool phones are coming out very soon. I'm leaning towards the blackberry bold but the new iphone and samsung's insight really look good too.

If you have any info on any of these, please let us know.

You can checkout the three phones in more detail using the links below.

Apple iPhone…

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Added by Leonard Knight on June 10, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Basecamp from 37 Signals

I use 37signals.com's basecamp product to manage projects for all of my business ventures. I have a basecamp site for DBR Systems, RK Properties, Bright Software, and I even set one up for the church… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on June 6, 2008 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Customer is the company

Jake Nickell (left) and Jeffrey Kalmikoff

I just read a cool article in Inc. Magazine about two business college dropouts who are changing the way we'll do business on the web. The company is Threadles T-Shirts and they...you guessed it...sell T-Shirts but with a twist. The products are completely customer created and the designs are voted and selected by the consumer. The customer designs, selects,… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on May 30, 2008 at 11:20am — No Comments

Obopay Makes Sending Money Easy

I have used obopay successfully several times to send money to friends and neighbors. If everyone signs up for an account, we could easily send money to one another for services, lunches, donations, etc. It's easy, fast, and FREE to signup. As a bonus I'll send the first 30 new members a crisp new $1.00 using obopay. Check it out and see what you… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on May 22, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

United State Tax Court Scam

I usually dislike anyone forwarding warnings about scams but I just received this one and it was very convincing. Here is the truth about the link; please just delete any message that has this look...don't click on any links.

Sender: notice@ustaxcourt.org
Subject: Notice of Deficiency #90-80545-371533-709

The message will take you to a site with malware to infect your computer.

Added by Leonard Knight on May 21, 2008 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Setting up networks and communities!

Today was a good day; I had a great meeting this morning with several area entrepreneurs. We are planning to meet on a regular basis to share, learn, and fellowship. We setup a google group and this network on ning. The smaller groups will be more intimate and meet face-to-face; this public network will allow all of K'Town's entrepreneurs to meet, work, and share online.

Added by Leonard Knight on May 21, 2008 at 9:42pm — No Comments