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This Month in Small Business Technology

This Month in Small Business Technology, hosted by Michael Rogers, takes a look into the world of tech-news and events coming out of Michigan and how they impact small and medium-sized businesses.

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Apps for the Apple Watch, Google for a Mobile World, Wi-Fi and More

This Month in Small Business Technology
July 23, 2015 5:00 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about apps for the Apple Watch, reinventing Google for a mobile world, the increasing use of Wi-Fi, destructive distractions from mobile devices, stand-alone GPS devices versus smartphones and hackers stealing government personnel records.

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Social Media Expert Provides Info on Twitter, Facebook, and More!

This Month in Small Business Technology
July 20, 2015 2:00 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert, Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations, about the value of Twitter followers versus Facebook fans, live streaming events, a social network for talkers, Buy Now buttons, Facebook Instant Articles and Facebook Hot Topics.

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Mobile Tech Industry Creating Jobs and Much More!

This Month in Small Business Technology
July 15, 2015 4:00 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about a new study that shows that the mobile industry is creating many jobs and considerable economic growth in the state, the Google Cardboard Virtual Reality Device, how to keep classic tech devices running, upgrades in airline Web services, an app that permits seniors to talk to their mobile devices, and the top rules for running a successful online business.

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Women in Mobile Technology, Social Media, Weak Passwords and More

This Month in Small Business Technology
June 25, 2015 2:30 PM

Michael Rogers talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about the MTAM Women in Mobile Tech Advisory Council, mobile traffic to news websites, the boom in social media, the surge in mobile ad spending by small businesses, the hazards of weak passwords, and apps for the new Apple Watch.

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All Things Social Media

This Month in Small Business Technology
June 19, 2015 9:00 AM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks social media with Kate Snyder, Principal Strategist and Owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing.

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2015 Internet Trends Report - What it Means for Small Businesses UPDATED July 2020

This Month in Small Business Technology
June 12, 2015 4:00 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan.

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Cheaper Wireless Service and More Technology News for Small Business

This Month in Small Business Technology
June 1, 2015 1:26 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about the downfall of Blackberry, Whirlpool using mobile technology to revolutionize laundromats, AT&T foreseeing a $1 billion a year market for connected cars, Google investing in agricultural technology, the potential for cheaper wireless service in the near future, and an Apple hotspot designed for campers and joggers.

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Technology News for Small Businesses that May Change the Way you Work

This Month in Small Business Technology
May 26, 2015 12:00 PM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about advances in autonomous trucks, whether self-driving cars will destroy the auto industry, a smart garbage can, Michigan’s advantages in the tech talent race, the fragilities and power deficiencies in mobile phones, and recent changes in how stories are displayed in the Facebook mobile news feed.

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Social Media Tools for Business

This Month in Small Business Technology
May 19, 2015 10:00 AM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with social media expert, Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations, about social media tools for business managers, how to craft a perfect Facebook post, six tips for a better LinkedIn company page, the importance of posting company contact information on social media sites, YouTube Cards and differences in the ways that Millennials, Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers use social media.

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Hands-Free Driving and More in Technology for Business

This Month in Small Business Technology
May 11, 2015 11:30 AM

Michael Rogers, Vice President Communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Linda Daichendt, Executive Director of the Mobile Technology Association of Michigan, about luminous carpeting powered by LED lights, developments in hands-free driving, computer chips embedded in clothing, iPads for the elderly, how the Internet of Things could save on power bills, and Instacart grocery delivery.

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