FRESH TECH — December — 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Monthly theme: Fresh design and tips....

Sneak peek: a mobile app for customized denim

Looking ahead in turbulent times

COVID-19 has brought doubt, change, and instability the world over. The virus has wreaked havoc on our health and wellness—the very foundation from which personal development and prosperity are built.....

FRESH TECH — November — 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Monthly theme: diversity & creativity.....

Everything is agile: the story of agile (and how it became everyone’s favorite work method)

Everything is agile Origins Back in the 90s, software development was a laborious, time-consuming process, and products could easily take three or more years to build. This time-lag meant that....

Fresh Tech — October 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Monthly theme: reimagine with intention.....

On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead

On remote and hybrid transitions: how the right approach can get your company ahead Millions of companies were forced to make the fast pivot to remote work in the early....

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained.

Nice to meet you, color! Color terminology explained. Building on our article “Hello, Color!”, published last week, we’re going to cover some common color terminology. This will help you have....

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app.

Hello, color! How to choose the right colors for your app. So, you’re building an app and you’re starting to think about your product’s look and feel. This process usually....

Fresh Tech — September 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we shine some....

The 5 stages of design thinking (and how they can help your app development process)

The 5 stages of design thinking (and how they can help your app development process) Whether you’re designing a new toothbrush, a stoplight, or a mobile app, the process of....

A glossary of agile software development terminology —  A to Z

A glossary of agile software development terminology —  from A to Z Agile software development is a method used by the vast majority of software development teams. For the layperson,....

What is agile mobile app development?

What is agile mobile app development? Agile as the new norm If you’re in the process of researching app development partners, you’ve likely heard the phrase “agile development” more than....

The LimeTech approach

The LimeTech approach The LimeTech approach involves business savvy, big-picture thinking, and total transparency. We understand the challenges of running a business in a fast-changing world. Find out how LimeTech....

Fresh Tech — July 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we continue the....

The 4 stages of app prototyping

The 4 stages of app prototyping There are lots of good reasons to start your app project with a prototype. Savvy entrepreneurs choose this method to save money, conduct early....

5 reasons to start your app project with a prototype

5 reasons to start your app project with a prototype You’re a savvy entrepreneur, right? So starting your app project with a low-stakes prototype just makes sense. Prototyping is the....

Creating your app monetization strategy

Creating your app monetization strategy So you’ve got a great idea for an app and you’ve done some planning. Now it’s time to think about revenue. How will you generate....

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan

What to include in your mobile app marketing plan (and how to not get overwhelmed by the process) So, you’ve ventured into the process of building a new mobile app.....

Choosing an app development team for your project? Make it easier with these 7 things.

Choosing an app development team for your project? Make it easier with these 7 things.   So you’ve got an idea for a mobile app but lack the technical chops....

Fresh Tech — June 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, we enjoy the....

Native vs. cross-platform mobile app. Comparing the pros and cons.

What’s the right development approach for your new mobile app?  Should you build a native app for iOS or Android? Or take a cross-platform approach and build for both? Your....

iOS or Android for your new mobile app?

iOS or Android for your new mobile app? These 5 questions will help you decide In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great....

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology.

Planning your dream app? Let’s talk mobile app terminology. In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

Fresh Tech — May 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech May — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech. This month, see how....

How to write a great mobile app project brief

How to write a great mobile app project brief In this multi-part series we talk about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We move....

Validating and mapping your app idea

Validating and mapping your app idea Got a great idea for a mobile app? Before you start building and coding, you’ll want to validate your idea and make sure it’s....

What to do if you have an app idea: getting started

In this multi-part series we’ll be talking about how to explore, vet, and develop your great idea for an app. We’ll move from the exciting early phases of brainstorming and....

Fresh Tech — April 2021

Our monthly series — Fresh Tech — a collection of fun things on the web that sparked our interest with their fresh takes on tech.  Earth Month Wherever you are....

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity.

Planning a website for your business? Answer these 5 questions to get some clarity. Embarking on a new website design project? Congratulations! You’re taking a step toward one of the....

What is a minimum viable product?

What is a minimum viable product, and why do you need it? The 411 on MVPs A minimum viable product (MVP) is a concept popularized by author Eric Ries in....

Fresh Tech — March 2021

Welcome to Fresh Tech, our monthly collection of fun things from around the web. In our March summary, we cover Women's History Month, Remote Work and Screen Free Saturdays.

How does a cloud migration work?

How does a cloud migration work? You’ve heard the phrase “cloud migration” before, but what does it mean and how does it work? Essentially, a migration to the cloud involves....

Green information technology solutions for a better future

Green IT, improve IT, sustain IT Implement green information technology solutions and save on energy consumption, resource allocation, and financial expenditures. Consider moving to the cloud to free up internal....

Assess your IT systems after going remote

In the brave new world of COVID-19, remote work is the new norm. For many companies, the transition to remote work has involved a fast, hard pivot…often a painful one.....

Five Fast Shortcuts for Mac Users

Most great magic tricks rely on sleight-of-hand techniques. Wow your friends with a different kind of magic using these five fast shortcuts for Mac Users. Quick Calculations Tired of searching....

Tech That Subtracts

We aren’t unique in the San Francisco area in that we often struggle with the fact that our lives have become increasingly complex, with constant demands on our attention and....

San Francisco Small Business Resources

A Hidden Gem: San Francisco’s Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center If you own your own business in the Bay Area or you’re thinking of launching a small business, you may be surprised....

Great Startup Checklists

A Bag O’ Great Startup Checklists Time to get your startup on! Here’s a curated group of checklists for startup founders. You can never be too rich or too thin....

The Agile Family

How Agile is Your Family? The world of software development has influenced many sectors of business, but this is the first time we’ve heard of someone taking the methods of....

Upcoming Bay Area Tech Events

It can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget that when you live in the Bay Area, you have easy access to some of the....

Opportunity Knocks with National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is coming up fast, on May 20-26, 2012. A number of organizations and businesses are putting together events geared toward recognizing and enhancing the success of....

More April Startup Events

Got a little extra time this month? Here are a few of the larger startup events coming up later this month in the San Francisco Bay Area. April Startup Events....

Startups and the JOBS Act

Seems like everyone wants to get on the startup bandwagon these days. In case you were on a retreat or were completely unplugged over the past week, President Obama has....

Tech Overload? Join the National Day of Unplugging

With the mass proliferation of smartphones, many of us struggle with the obsessive urge to constantly check email and update our social media profiles. The endless opportunity for distraction may....

The East Bay Startup Scene Heats Up

We’re probably not the only entrepreneurs who have wondered why the East Bay isn’t more of a hub for innovation–especially considering the proximity to UC Berkeley and the comparatively affordable....

SF Startup Social

If you’re thinking of launching a Bay Area startup, then you’re missing out if you’re not already immersed in the vibrant scene of mixers and pitch events in San Francisco’s....

Join the Fight Against SOPA/PIPA

Looking for a way to participate in the fight against SOPA/PIPA without actually taking your site down? Local San Francisco startup CloudFlare has created an Anti-Censorship App that will enable....

For Startups on the Move

We recently had an engaging conversation with David Bergeron of T3 Advisors. They are doing some really innovative work in the real estate sector, with a special focus on helping....

Local Learning Opportunities

Upcoming Classes and Workshops for Small Biz Entrepreneurs Not getting out enough these days? Tired of stewing in your own juices? There’s no excuse with so many great local workshops,....

Multi-Touch Computing on Any Surface

A Screen-less Touchscreen from OmniTouch If you’re willing to brave the silly factor and can handle the weight of an odd projector perched on your shoulder, it is now possible....

Outsourcing Life’s Little Tasks

Got a pile of laundry and no time for washing? Looking for someone reliable to pick up your lunch? TaskRabbit.com is an online service that connects people who need to....

The Rising Trend in Standing Workstations

Lately, we’ve noticed the increasing proliferation of standing desks at a range of offices in San Francisco. This may be old news for some, since this kind of setup has....

Back to the Future for California

I wanted to report back from my experience presenting as top-five contestant in the Institute for the Future’s California Dreams Contest in Palo Alto this past Tuesday, May 3rd. It....

Life Gets Easier with Online Storage

Which Box is Your Box? Many small businesses and freelance workers struggle when it comes to sharing files and collaborating on projects from different locations or devices. There’s nothing more....

How the iPad is Changing Business by Bringing People Together

We’ve all heard about the ways the iPad and iPad 2 tablets will help us live happier, sexier lives through our enhanced ability to know and see anything, anywhere, anytime. ....

iPad 2 to Take Over Mobile Teleconferencing

As mobile technology advances steadily, it becomes more clear by the year that we are just that much closer to being truly connected to each other. Emails and voice serve....

A Winning Entry: IT for a Better California

Well, there’s winners and there’s losers, and this time we have a winner (though we may yet be both)! Upon cranking up the old OS X on this gray Wednesday....

What Makes a Great Coworking Space?

  We’re big fans of the whole coworking movement and enjoyed a recent visit to some of the more popular San Francisco coworking spaces. The coworking movement is growing fast. They....

When Your Computer Gives Someone Cancer

More of you are asking for advice on green(er) alternatives when purchasing new computers, electronics, and all variety of gadgets. There is rising awareness of the health risks when old....