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There was a time when it came to networking or branding one’s business that the “business card” was de riguer. You had to have one, or else others simply would not take you seriously. These days there are many who would argue that printing one’s company name, logo, and contact info on a little card (or calendar, mug or whatever else) is outdated and obsolete. After all, there is an iPhone app put there that will allow two people to trade contact info simply by bumping there two iPhones together! Who needs a silly little card? I would argue however, that that line of thought is shooting oneself in the foot.

You see no matter how important the web and smartphones are to some people, there are just as many out there who relish are more old school approach. Yes, there are probably many a 25 year old out there who consider the business card to be a dinosaur relic. However there are many a 45 or 55 year old who don’t, and I’m sorry but it’s usually the 45 and 55 year olds who have the money.

Think about it this way: when trying to network with someone for the first time are you really going to force them to go through the annoying step of tip tapping your contact info into their phone rather than just handing them a card? Let’s assume they actually follow through in doing so, are they going to remember who Joe Blow is when they scan their phone’s address book three weeks later? There is a good chance they won’t. However if they see that card, with the company name and logo, they will know exactly who you are!

Having personal or company promotional items printed up isn’t even expensive. The cost is actually beyond reasonable, it’s nominal. The price is just a fraction of what it was even just a few years ago due to technological advancement. Using these Vistaprint coupon codes, which offer 50% off of most products, and the price gets even better!

Networking and building a brand is about getting one’s name out there, in as many ways possible. As for the discussion as to whether business cards are obsolete, well they will only be obsolete when nobody asks for them any more. We haven’t reached that point yet. Not by a long shot.

Servers are basically specialized PCs, and they run the gamut of speeds and capacities just as desktop workstations do. Nevertheless, they are a breed apart, designed to be secure (to protect your valuable company data) and fault-tolerant (to be available continuously). Servers also offer remote-management tools, so that an IT person can log in from a desk or workstation and check usage, diagnose problems, and perform routine maintenance such as adding new users or changing passwords.

As a small business grows to about 10 employees and beyond, they will most likely face the need to buy a server. Servers are most commonly used as central file repositories where users can easily share documents, but they can do many other tasks as well–from print and mail serving to performing system-wide backups. Other key applications include hosting databases, running groupware (such as calendar programs and customer relationship management software), and serving a company Web site or intranet. For creative studios or departments, a server might hold large image, video, and music libraries.

Dell’s entry lever server, the PowerEdge T100 is a fine choice for any small business jumping into these waters. Configuration prices start at only $699. This will get you a Dual Core Intel Pentium 2.70GHz processor, 4 GB of memory and two seprate 160 GB hard drvies. Of course the machine is fully configurable, so if this is not enought you may opt for some beefier specs.

The true beauty of this machine however is the price. That is the price once we throw in the Dell Small Business coupons. Use coupon code S?BFL7J3VL6$B7 at checkout to get the Dell PowerEdge T100 for $407 off!

Yes that’s right you can find this machine for only $279 at Dell Small Business!

Now this is a deal that certainly no small business can sneeze at!

Did you know that Office Depot is having a sale of tech items this week?

Well yes indeed they are! These are the best deals I found offered at said sale, and the things I most enjoyed looking at:

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam, Black/Blue

Victoria’s Secret has just announced that supermodel Marisa Miller will don a $3 million diamond-studded “Fantasy bra” created by Damiani at the next Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show .

Marisa tells People magazine, “It is an enormous honor to wear the Fantasy bra. It’s one of the main features in the Fashion Show every year and I’m so excited to walk the runway in it.”

“The diamonds are in a harlequin pattern and contain white, champagne and cognac colored diamonds. There is also a 16-carat heart shaped champagne diamond pendant dangling in the middle.”

Well I luckily for women out there who are not Marissa Miller, that Victoria’s Secret is keeping up another tradition. This being the offer of equally gorgeous, yet admittedly less ostentatious, bras at a nice discount during their Fall/Winter Sale.

I’ve known several women throughout the years who have claimed that they do not like receiving flowers as gifts. They tell me that flowers die, that it is an outdated sensibility, that it’s corny. I’m here to tell you, that I have NEVER seen someone receive a floral delivery at their home or office, who were not absolutely beaming as they took that arrangement in hand.

Sending a floral arrangement is something simple and pure. This is a gift that tells someone that you were thinking of them and you want to let them know that. A very simple sentiment, everyone likes to feel cared for and thought after.
Sending an arrangement couldn’t be easier. You certainly don’t need to sweat and struggle to find a florist storefront to rush into during your lunch break. Just order online and have them delivered!
One of the best online floral stores that I have found is 1-800-FLOWERS. This site is perfect for those on the go. You can telephone them from anywhere or online, and place an order for same-day flower delivery anywhere in the country.

Take a look at this fun Halloween gift package from 1-800-FLOWERS

Scaredy Cat Tower

Halloween is almost here. Surprise your family with this 5-box Halloween tower that’s filled with goodies like chewy black licorice whips, crunchy ghost cookies, The Popcorn Factory® Halloween tinted black and orange kettle popcorn, sweet sugared jelly pumpkins and tangy tangerine candy corn - a delicious taste twist.

I am of the firm opinion that one of the coolest parties a person can throw, and if one plays their card right, memorable, is the Halloween party. Heck one doesn’t even need the lucky draw of a straight flush to make this party come off right. The fun is ready made!

Setting the mood with ghoulish sound effects and fun Halloween music. Dim lighting and a house strewn with images of ghosts, skeletons, witches and macabre creatures. Preparing food that resemble body parts of humans like fingers, ears, heart, eyeballs, bones, skulls, nose and tongue, using spooky and gross name for your recipes. Throwing a party for a holiday that screams (it is Halloween after all) for over-the-top decorative design, with everyone in costume…it seems to me that the party is almost handed to everyone on a silver platter.

Just think about how much fun you can have with the preparation and decoration alone. There are so many neat little elements available that can set the mood. Check out this new assortment of wine & party accessories from Wine Enthusiast.

Bats About ‘U’ Etched Tumblers (Set of 2)

The Halloween spirit soars with every sip! That’s because we all share something in common with our little winged friends—we’re batty about “the red stuff”. Wine, that is! These mouth-blown tumblers feature a bevy of etched bats, the perfect tribute for wine lovers who savor Allhallows Eve. Specially shaped to bring out the full flavor and bouquet of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other red wines. Also perfect for any other potion you wish to serve, punch to pop! From of our best-selling line of holiday-themed U glasses. Lead-free crystal collectibles available only at Wine Enthusiast. Dishwasher safe. $19.95 $14.99

Skull Swizzle Sticks (Set of 12)

The headiest way to cause a stir! It’s not an exciting Halloween cocktail till you add the finishing touch—a swizzle stick topped with a grinning skull. How many stirrers make serving Devil’s Punch a dead-on delight or Black Martinis a monster good time? Only these! Hand-painted resin skulls with clear beverage-safe sticks. Hand wash. $19.95

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year so there are no excuses, and since it is Halloween, there will be no remorse! Find the best Halloween coupons here, and scare up a good time!

With touchscreen computing devices being all the rage these days, this Fall HP had unveiled the Dreamscreen 100. The Dreamscreen a 10.2 inch glass widescreen display, framed in piano black reminiscent of a digital photo frame, is neither a computing device nor is it simply a platform for viewing photos. With HP’s new DreamScreen 100 and 130, people now can stay current with Facebook friends and photos, listen to Pandora Internet radio, share Snapfish personal photos and enjoy their music and pictures.

The HP DreamScreen is a companion to the PC and connects easily to a wireless or wired network to bring photos, music and video into any area of the home. The screen also transforms social media and web information into consumable, bite-sized pieces. The unit comes with 2 gigabytes of built-in memory for storing photos, music and home movies directly on the device. Digital content can be loaded and played using a USB drive or most types of flash memory cards. Photos and music can be streamed wirelessly or moved to the HP DreamScreen by a simple “drag and drop” motion from a networked PC with included software.

For music enthusiasts, the HP DreamScreen allows users to stream music directly from the Internet using Pandora. The custom-designed experience makes accessing Pandora accounts easy. Album cover art is displayed and users can personalize their stations by thumbing-up favorite songs or artists to refine their stations. Finding and playing songs is easy – searchable by artist, album or genre – and is enhanced with album cover art. High-fidelity speakers are built in and include connections to accommodate headphones and external speakers.

HP wants to make sure that this is one of the must have gifts for the holiday season, pricing the Dreamscreen 100 at a very friendly $249. We can make this price even friendlier with these HP coupons. Use coupon code SV2132 to save $30 off of your online order of $150 or more! 

This year we have decided to stay in during Halloween. No we aren’t boycotting the holiday, of course not, we love Halloween. We are going to cater to the trick-or-treaters! We live in a neighborhood that always sees lots of trick-or-treating traffic, and with our son only two months old, it seem like the right choice. A couple of friends are coming over and we are going to make a night of it, it’ll be fun!

Since this is what we are going to do, I want to make sure we have really good candy to pass out to the kids. I’m sure that we can all remember trick-or-treating ourselves, and how we felt when you would see substandard treats dropped into your bag. I don’t want our house to be “that house”, if you know what I mean. That being said, I don’t have the time to run all over town looking for the perfect Halloween candy. This led me to an online search. I found that there are some really fun, creepy and creative treats that you can buy online. Check out these Candy Crate Coupons, I’m pretty sure that you can save money going this route versus just shopping at your local supermarket as well.

Here are some of my favorites from the Candy Crate Halloween selection:

Creepy Confections Bug Pops 24ct.

Creepy Confections Bug Pops are lollipops with 3-D bugs inside, like crunchy beetles, spiders and flies! Flavors include Pineapple, Sour Apple and Strawberry. Totally icky and totally awesome! $29.99

Wack-O-Wax Wax Fangs 24ct

These, in my humble opinion, are classic. I was always really into finding wax fangs or wax lips in my goodie bag. They are a lot of fun. You gotta love flavored wax that double as a costume. $24.88

Oozing Eyeballs Candy 50ct

Eyeballs are an iconic gross-out factor in Halloween parties. Creepy enough to satisfy your most hard-core trick-or-treaters, but they’d be a great addition to ghoulish cupcakes or as some added realism to your Halloween pumpkin. 20 individually wrapped Jelly Filled Marshmellow Candy. Assorted Fruit Flavors ~ strawberry, raspberry & lemon. $4.80

Remember, once you have purchased the Halloween candies and have brought them home, hide them! Leaving them out will only tempt yourself and your family to eat them and before you know it you will be going back to the store for more!

Also, never pass out any unlabled or unsealed treats!

Happy Halloween!

Getting a nice Halloween costume together can be expensive. You don’t have to tell me, I know that fact all too well. I’ve recently spoken about how as a child my mother and I used to hit the shops the day after Halloween to get clearance prices on the really good masks that we would use the next year. I understand that not everyone can plan that far ahead, but there are many ways to cut costs and still get a great costumes out of it. In fact I found a really neat promotion over at BuyCostumes.com,

5 items under $5 for 5 days a week!!
These are the items that they have on sale for today!

Hairspray Inflatable Can

For those John Waters Fans, bring your Hairspray can with you! Hairspray isn’t just an accessory, it’s a necessity! This Ultra Clutch Hairspray inflatable can is a must have to complete your officially licensed Hairspray costume. Vinyl hairspray can measures approximately 24″ high when inflated. Price $2.99

Hairspray Link Larkin Wig

Complete your Link Larkin costume. Hurry home for Baltimore’s hippest dance party! Guaranteed to be the coolest cat in town this Halloween with this dark brown, officially licensed Hairspray Link Larkin wig. Price $4.99

Camo Cutie Sexy Adult Costume

The men will do 50 push-ups for this Camo Cutie. Sexy, rugged and made to make men sweat. The Camo Cutie costume include a sheer Camouflage cropped jacket that zips down the front, camo shorts with Lycra bikini top, camouflage hat, and silver dog tags. Price $4.99

Aladdin Disney Jasmine Deluxe Child

From the Disney movie Aladdin! This deluxe costume includes: a very sheer purple and gold two-piece outfit with cameo, gold foam necklace and jeweled headband. Child sizes: 4-6X & 7-8. This is an officially licensed DISNEY costume. Price $4.99

Hairspray Motormouth Maybelle Wig

Big, blonde and beautiful! She’s a show-stopping siren who will always shimmy and shake to the beat of her own drummer. Complete your Motormouth Maybelle costume with the officially licensed, blonde wig. Price $4.99

Don’t like what you see? Check back tomorrow! These deals change every day Monday through Friday! Don’t forget your BuyCostumes.com Coupons!