Biometric technology is a technology of the now. It’s already fairly well developed and advanced. Not to say that additional advances aren’t coming, but you won’t have to wait five or ten years, or longer, to see how it is already shaping business.

There are some in management, not many, but some, who live and breathe the notion of the Mission Statement. These people tend to be almost evangelical about it, preaching the gospel and importance of having one. More than that, they let everyone who will listen know what their company’s Mission Statement is, and why it’s wonderful.

In order to understand why “re-shoring” makes sense, you’ve first got to understand why off-shoring made sense. Off-shoring (along with “downsizing” and “rightsizing”- probably two of the most despised terms in business) began in earnest in the 1980′s, due to reforms made by the Chinese government, beginning in 1978. Those reforms took time to take root, but once they did, it changed the game in big ways.

More American-based companies than ever are doing business in China, or at least learning from their Eastern counterparts. This trend doesn’t only apply to large businesses, but smaller ones too. This movement is fueled by the fact that China is more technology advanced than it ever has been, and is anxious to do business.

In many ways, Star Trek invented the world we live in today. Don’t believe me? Go back and watch a few episodes of the original TV show. You’ll see the communications officer wearing something that could pass for a Bluetooth device today. You’ll also see floppy disks (already here and gone the way of the dinosaur), handheld/tablet devices, and a whole array of other techno-gadgets that were thought to be fantastical enough in their nature to delight audiences around the world.

Online press releases need to hit all the same basic markers that their print cousins need to hit, then they need to go a little bit further. The reason this is so is because people expect certain minimum standards to be adhered to in the online world.

You’ve probably heard a lot about social media marketing, and if you’re not already engaged in it, you probably want to be, if for no other reason than the fact that your competitors seem to be heavily involved. That’s fine, and as good a reason as any to jump on board, but you’re going to need a plan of attack to get the most out of it.

People claim they like new experiences, which may be true, but it is also true that many people don’t like changes in the things to which they have grown accustomed.

In our ever-expanding technological world, most people enjoy the idea of surfing the internet, taking pictures, talking to friends, checking their calendar, etc.

Establishing a great brand that customers love doesn’t happen overnight. It takes careful planning, clean and consistent design, and a stellar marketing plan with a robust technology component. When a business has all of these attributes working well, customers begin to cultivate good feelings about its products and services.

Technology such as computers, email, and the Internet can help make the process of starting and managing a business much easier, but there are certain pitfalls that can delay, or even stop, the growth of an otherwise healthy enterprise.

Here are five common and easily avoided technology mistakes which small businesses make:

1. Low-Quality Hardware or Software

The expense of running a business may tempt you to cut corners on purchases.