Origami units to enter market as handheld PCs
Microsoft's Origami devices go on sale this month as Ultra Mobile PCs priced around $1000. Analysts say price must drop. Otto Berkes led concept, software and design efforts. he aims for Origami to push PC evolution toward cell phone like social style and design desirability.
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Networking group adds two members
Clayton Senne of Crown Automotive and Jonathan Price, owner of Floyds Plumbing, were accepted as members of Douglas County Connection, a group promoting business growth through qualified referrals. For more information, visit www.dccreferandconnect.org
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Clayton Senne
Crown Automotive
Jonathan Price
Floyd's Plumbing
Douglas County Connection
Dccreferandconnect
KTEC entrepreneur to speak at Lawrence meeting
Suresh Ramamurthi, KTEC entrepreneur in residence, will address the Lawrence Technology Assn. on April 20 at Hereford House from 11 45 a m to 1 p m. He leads regional venture capital fund development and product commercialization efforts while previously aiding Google's mobile adaptation. Lunch is 1250 for members and 15 for non members. Register via Kerri Johnson by telephone or email. deadline 5 p m Friday.
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KTEC
Lawrence Technology Assn
Hereford House
Sixth St
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Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp
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Internet Search Engine Company
Kerri Johnson
Lawrencetech
Fake IRS phishing emails flood inboxes warning on scams
An uptick in fake IRS emails aims to steal Social Security numbers and banking data. Spokespeople warn messages mimic legitimate IRS sites, with fake logos and address details. Consumers are urged to verify with the IRS directly and report scams to TIGTA or the FTC.
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Bonnie Heald
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Five-Client Bookkeeping Path Through Simple Networking
A simple approach to starting a bookkeeping service for small firms begins with landing one client rather than building a full practice. Network and directly approach potential customers, gain credibility with Customer 001, then expand via referrals and targeted outreach while keeping commitments realistic.
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Influencers for Small Business Owners
Kate Wendleton and Dale Dauten discuss meeting small business owners and service providers as a key strategy. They advise visiting office parks, networking at banks, and handing out business cards to learn needs and carve a market niche. Wendleton founded The Five O'Clock Club. Dauten founded The Innovators' Lab.
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Innovators’ Lab
Home security tips boost curb appeal for spring
Lawrence firm Protection One Inc offers landscaping and home improvement advice to deter intruders. Plant thorny bushes under lower windows and trim branches to remove hiding spots while illuminating entrances with motion lights and visible house numbers. Secure doors and windows, avoid hiding spare keys, fit peep holes, verify IDs, fit dead bolts, test detectors, and post emergency numbers.
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Web guides to find the lowest gasoline price
The piece lists several online resources to compare gas prices before summer travel. It names AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report GasBuddy GasPriceWatch and the US Department of Energy fuel economy site as options to view national state and local averages and to search by ZIP code or area.
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GasPriceWatch.com
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