Whether you are an entrepreneur, business professional, or just a student, LinkedIn can be a powerful social networking tool. Unlike many other social media platforms, LinkedIn primarily focuses on furthering your personal brand as a business professional. Don't get me wrong,...
Igniting Business Tests Google Glass
You may have heard some buzz recently about the new Google Glass. Well Igniting Business had the opportunity to test it out, courtesy of our new friend David Drum, Research Manager at MOREnet. As a Glass Explorer, David had the chance...
Double Take: Using Double-sided Business Cards to Leave a Lasting Impression
Have you been handed a business card lately, read the front, and then flipped it over and found more writing on the back? Double-sided business cards are becoming more popular, as business people try to communicate more information to potential or...
3 Key Purposes for the Home Page of your Small Business Website
Typically, the home page of a website serves as the most significant landing page for both new and returning visitors. Essentially, this single page creates an overall impression of your company in a matter of seconds. If your home page does...
New Support Ticket System Launched
As promised in our last blog about our newsletter system, we have more exciting changes at Igniting Business! We are implementing a new ticket system for all support requests regarding technology services, web solutions, and ordering of products. You can see...
Safeguarding Computers from Power Surges and Outages Using UPS Systems (Battery Backups)
Imagine that you are using your computer to finalize a document or send out an agenda with critical last minute details, and the power goes out due to a storm (especially if you live in the Midwest like us). Your computer...
Announcing Igniting Business’ Monthly Newsletter!
Do you want a better way to stay up-to-date on Igniting Business, as well as technology and marketing trends? At Igniting Business, we are constantly trying to implement new technologies that better serve our clients and site users. Now you can...
New Home for Igniting Business
It is with great anticipation and excitement that we announce the opening of Igniting Business' new office here in Columbia, MO. Thanks to our loyal and growing customer base, we have been able to open our office and are excited to...
Microsoft Windows Shortcuts and Tricks
What an exciting year it has been! Igniting Business would like to thank all of our loyal clients for a successful first year. Throughout the past year, we have expanded our service offerings, including new technology consulting projects. We are...
Featured Client: Critter Guard
Introducing Critter Guard In 2000, Douglas Wulff became inspired by the need to prevent pesky squirrels from entering residential attics via overhead power lines. After seeing many homeowners' insurance policies not cover damage from squirrels, Doug and his father, Joe, created...
The New iPhone 5 Specs at a Glance
As you may know, Apple announced the iPhone 5 earlier this afternoon. For the sake of those interested, we have compiled a list of basic specifications for the new iPhone 5 below: Size: The iPhone 5 has been upgraded to...
Featured Client: Seidel Research and Development Company
Introducing Seidel Research and Development Company Founded in 1991, Seidel Research and Development Company started out in the engineering software production industry. However, SRADCO has grown over time to provide energy and environmental consulting and engineering services to its clientele, both...
Featured Client: AKUA Marine Products
Introducing AKUA Marine Products In 1994, Alan Kinkead bought a new boat and couldn't find a fender that worked just the way he wanted it. With the purpose of improving the boat fender market, Alan ended up designing a completely new...
Ben Seidel to Serve on National Self-Employed Council
Ben Seidel of Igniting Business has been chosen to serve on the Member Council for the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). He was the recipient of the NASE's Future Entrepreneurship Scholarship in 2011. With his background in marketing, technology and...
Google's Knowledge Graph - the New Way to Discover
Google, as well as other search engines, have already greatly impacted the way that we search for information. I would argue that very few people in the United States do not use a search engine at least once a day....
Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion
On April 10th, Facebook announced that it acquired the newly emerging Instagram. If you don't know what Instagram actually is, you're not alone. Instagram is a social media platform completely focused on sharing individual photos. You can snap a picture, apply...
David Steward Will Speak at the University of Missouri on March 8th
David Steward, Founder and Chairman of Worldwide Technology, will be speaking at the University of Missouri's campus on Thursday, March 8th at 4pm in Bush Auditorium located within Cornell Hall. The event is being hosted by a student organization called PROclaim,...
Google Updates Privacy Policy
Many of you have probably noticed a notification regarding Google's privacy policy change. Google has been advertising and encouraging users to read their upcoming policy by displaying a notification on Google Search, as well as other Google apps. The change,...
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Website Launched
On January 16th, 2012 we launched our website. Through our website we hope to not only bring you an extensive list of services, but also provide you with unique tips and tricks to assist you with your marketing and technology needs. ...