Take a look at these savvy money saving ideas for your small business. Everything from cash back to employee benefits can help you save throughout the year.

Use Mac Lion and Windows 8 at the same time. Parallels 8 is a new version of the leading Mac utility for running Windows 8 at the same time as Mac programs. With Parallels 8, you can switch between Windows programs and Mac programs quickly and easily. It takes advantage of, and integrates, the new features in the latest Mac operating system, Mountain Lion, and Windows 8. It also works with older versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, which works well with the Mac and Parallels 8, says reviewer Walter Mossberg.

Use Mac Lion and Windows 8 at the same time. Parallels 8 is a new version of the leading Mac utility for running Windows 8 at the same time as Mac programs. With Parallels 8, you can switch between Windows programs and Mac programs quickly and easily. It takes advantage of, and integrates, the new features in the latest Mac operating system, Mountain Lion, and Windows 8. It also works with older versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, which works well with the Mac and Parallels 8, says reviewer Walter Mossberg.

Most people see software updates as an annoying disruptive process that slows their computer and often requires a reboot. However, software updates are a necessary part of computing.

Programming is not perfect. There are always bugs, security vulnerabilities and possible product enhancement opportunities that improve the usability and performance.

Managers, supervisors and many kinds of workers do the same types of work the company president does: plan, organize, integrate and motivate. How can you do all of that with so many demands on your time that add little, if anything, to your productivity? You have to devote chunks of time to meaningful tasks.

Managers, supervisors and many kinds of workers do the same types of work the company president does: plan, organize, integrate and motivate. How can you do all of that with so many demands on your time that add little, if anything, to your productivity? You have to devote chunks of time to meaningful tasks.

Take a look at these three tech trends for the coming year.

Tablet adoption is on the rise! With the world wide market place of applications growing, tablets are wiggling their way into the workplace with robust talents. Programs to manage time, financials and communications are proving to be indispensable on the go.

Every marketing campaign requires measurable results to gauge the return on your investment (ROI). Try using a dedicated phone number for each marketing campaign to see what works.

What’s driving phone calls? As a business owner, you need to know which advertising initiatives really work.

Pull out your griddle people! National Blueberry Pancake day is January 28th, 2012. Celebrate this sweet holiday with a short stack of “flat tires” as the truckers call them.For centuries, pancakes have been a favorite on the breakfast table and a snack on the go.

New Year’s resolutions are thick in everyone’s minds this time of year. Many of us aim to change bad habits, make goals for the coming year, even shed a few pounds. Now you can do all three and prepare your business for a successful new year!

Drop those bad office habits No matter what industry you’re in, bad habits can sneak up on you and impact your business.