Spreading the Word| How to make your small business website more social

We’ve all been to corporate websites that are boring and do little to engage prospects and customers.  Sites like these often end up costing the company time and money, without delivering any valu

Zebra Printer How To Videos

System ID and Zebra Technologies collaborated to create the Zebra Educational Series Videos. We began with How To videos focusing on the most popular Zebra models: Xi4 series industrial barcode printe

Up And Coming: An interview with Small Business Trends' Anita Campbell

Small Business Trends tops the list of SMB-focused websites, occupying the #1 spot on Blog Rank’s list of 100 small business blogs. We recently had the opportunity to talk to Anita Campbell, entrepr

System ID’s Free Barcode System Contest

June’s Winner Announced & Contest Continues Last month, System ID wanted to show appreciation to our loyal customers. We decided to hold a drawing for a free barcode system. Over 100 people entered th

Barcode Art Muscles into Manufacturing

It’s a fact. Black and white barcodes are not sexy, beautiful, or even interesting to look at. They don’t do back flips, are not colorful, nor do they make you dream of puppies and winning the lottery

Dog Days of Summer: 5 ways to keep your employees motivated

The heat index is soaring, the kids are out of school for the summer, and the neighborhood pool is singing a siren song to the 9-to-5-ers. And, as we all know, none of this does much for productivit

Google+ Explained

If you’ve heard the buzz about Google+, and you’re wondering what the Google version of social networking is all about, you’ve come to the right place (UPDATE: when this article was first published,

How to Choose an Inventory Tracking Solution for Your Business

Accurately managing your inventory is a key component to the long-term success of your small business. Whether you sell your wares online or you run a brick and mortar store, keeping your shelves sto

LinkedIn 101| How to effectively use LinkedIn as a networking hub

In terms of social networks, many people often overlook LinkedIn. However, LinkedIn recently surpassed 100 million users and, with nearly 1 million new users each week, isn’t slowing down any time s

The Essentials of Barcode Scanning

On June 23, 2011, System ID hosted The Essentials of Barcode Scanning webinar. It teaches all about barcode scanning and data collection. From scanning basics to more advanced programming, the webinar

6 Sins of Office Stress: How to Create a Better Work Environment

Are your employees excited to come to the office every day, or do they drag in late? Here at Wasp, we think building a strong (and motivated!) team is essential in small business. Avoid these six si

Wasp Releases Inventory Control Version 6

Wasp Barcode Technologies announced the release of Wasp Inventory Control Version 6. Wasp Inventory Control V5 was a huge success for managing inventory for small to medium sized businesses. Wasp did

How to Leverage YouTube for your Small Business

We’ve all seen (and loved) videos of cats playing the piano or dogs salsa dancing, but YouTube is more than silly videos of our beloved pets. Did you know YouTube is the number two search engine aft

The New Barcode Scanner: A Play in One Act

By: Kyle Gambrell, Barcode Scanner Product Manager Disclaimer: Dear readers, this is a blog post written as a play script. While I may be a barcoding expert, I am most certainly not an expert in scri

Weighing Your Options | Top Trending Business Industries

So, you have your “million dollar idea”, and you’re ready to take the next step in achieving your dream of successfully running your own business. How do you know your idea is going to satisfy your dr

Top iPhone Apps to Increase Small Business Productivity

Believe it or not, your iPhone is handy for  more than just playing Angry Birds or Words With Friends – it’s an essential tool for many small business owners. There are a number of iPhone apps that al

RFID in My Food

“Um. . . excuse me, waiter. There is an RFID tag in my food.” Yes, another interesting concept to use RFID for. Over the years we have heard of many applications for RFID. As with any new technology,

Mark Your Calendars | Top Quirky Business Holidays to Celebrate in June

What do etiquette, ballpoint pens, recess, gas, dogs, and kids all have in common? They’re the cause for holidays in the month of June.  Yes, believe it or not, there is a holiday for ballpoint pens.

What Google +1 Means for Your Small Business

Recently, Google unveiled its response to Facebook’s “Like” button with the +1 feature in search results. The new feature places a “+1” icon alongside your search results, giving Google users the abil

Flirting With Disaster | Tips on how your business can prepare

The 2011 hurricane season may already be underway, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to prepare. And with the recent storms that brought devastating floods and tornadoes to much of the southern and

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

So, you’re thinking about starting your own small business. Maybe you have a grand idea that you would love to share with everyone, or you’d just prefer to be your own boss. Whatever the reason for st

Direct mail isn’t dead! Tips for building a successful campaign

Is direct mail, or snail mail (as it’s aptly nicknamed), facing extinction? The rationale behind email campaigns is compelling – with the ability to reach your customers and prospects instantly, and e

Customer Service: Thinking Outside the Big Box

Enterprise companies and big-box retailers are notorious for delivering sub-par customer service. A particularly bad customer service experience with Target.com (the online version of mega-retailer Ta

How do Barcodes Work, Anyway?

Barcodes are everywhere – from the detergent you buy in a store, to the books you check out from a library, and even your driver’s license (check the back). Although we’re accustomed to seeing barcode

A Great Game That Never Was

System ID joined forces with partners Psion and Xterprise, Wednesday, May 11th, for an RFID presentation at The Ballpark in Arlington. The idea was simple enough: RFID and baseball. In a beautiful bal

5 Tips for Creating Awesome Corporate Videos

How To Create Great Corporate Videos The term “corporate video” doesn’t usually grab the attention of partners and prospective clients. That is changing as big brands and small businesses change th

Crowdsourcing: How to get custom graphic design for your small business, on a budget

Looking for an affordable way to get custom graphic design for your small business? Today's guest post by Sergey Epifanov covers the basics of what crowdsourcing is and how to choose a crowdsourcing w

A Hospital, A Barcode Scanner, & A Breek

What I Learned During My Visit to the Hospital A few months back, my wife was having surgery, and of course I was with her in the hospital. (Don’t worry everyone, she is ok!). While she was in pre-op,

Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI)

The Tomato Scare of 2008. 380 Million Eggs Recalled in August 2010. October 2009 Peanut Butter and Other Peanut Containing products recall. Every year, every month, every day it seems that we hear

5 Tips for Simplifying Business Travel

Does your job require out-of-town business travel? Whether you’re hopping on a flight every week or just heading to an annual meeting, take the stress out of business trips by using our five tips for

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