Ryan Petersen
Editor in Chief
Ryan has covered a variety of bases for BizTech since the magazine’s inception in 2005. As Editor in Chief, he works on creating editorial calendars, develops story ideas and is always on the lookout for new writing talent. Ryan previously worked at the Kane County Chronicle, the Moline Dispatch and the Rock Island Argus newspapers. Against his better judgment, Ryan is raising his children as Cubs fans. E-mail Ryan and follow him on Twitter.
Articles by Ryan Petersen
Is Your Business Prepared for BYOD?
Management
With the holiday season approaching, workers might be tempted to bring new tech toys to the office.
Few things in business — or life, for that matter — are more important than good communication. Not having it opens the door for mistakes, confusion and, potentially, lost business.
That’s why organizations such as Dr. Tattoff, a tattoo and hair removal company based in Los Angeles, are moving to Voice over IP solutions to improve communication between employees and ultimately serve their customers better.
Smaller form factors are catching on with small and medium-size businesses and with good reason.
Why Ferris Bueller Would Love Virtualization
Management
The letter from the editor for the March 2011 issue of BizTech magazine.
Planning for the Future
Management
Small and midsize businesses face many challenges in today’s economic climate. Deciding whether to wait out the tough times and invest in resources when the climate is sunnier or to invest now to save money down the road is the business leader’s “chicken or the egg” dilemma.
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