HP unveils new solutions for small business at Museum of Modern Art

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Just as Pablo Picasso influenced generations of artists, small businesses today have enormous influence over the world’s economy. In fact, U.S. small businesses employ half of all private sector employees and have generated 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs annually over the last decade.⁽¹⁾ (SBA, August 2006).

HP honored this significant contribution at its 'Art of Small Business' event in San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art this week.

Amidst a backdrop of the museum's Picasso exhibit, HP introduced new products, solutions and resources specifically created for small business — while a few HP small business customers exhibited some creations of their own.

Read on to find out how HP is making technology more personal, valuable and reliable for small businesses as they use it to mastermind their own success.

Total Care for small businesses that give it all

As a small business, you don't have much time to focus on technology: Your business demands all your attention. That's why HP just expanded its Total Care program to small businesses — to help you do the things you need to do, but don't have time to do.

HP Total Care gives you the expert help, responsive service and personalized support you need every step of the way.

So, whether you need to choose the right technology, use it more effectively, keep business data more safe, or recycle old equipment, Total Care is there for you.

And, there are multiple ways to get assistance, via the phone or the web, from HP or your local HP partner or retailer.

In addition to paperless leasing across North America and zero percent financing for 27 months on all HP products,⁽²⁾ new Total Care offerings for small business include:

HP Total Care Advisor. A free, interactive guide for support, system health and services. Just click HP Total Care Advisor on your desktop start menu and a 'cockpit' appears on the screen. This dynamic interface provides easy, centralized access to information about your business computer to help keep it protected and up to date.

Total Care Advisor lets you set up automated tasks, see warranty information and view peripheral connections. To save you time, it also prioritizes alerts, recommends actions and gives you quick access to problem-solving resources and support. Coming pre-installed on select HP business desktops and notebooks running Windows Vista™⁽³⁾ in Summer 2007.

HP Smart Data Protection Services. This new and affordable HP Care Pack service with enhanced security helps you quickly safeguard your business data via online backup and recovery services. Great support features are included, such as self-help and online Active Chat, for faster resolution.

Reliable solutions, just right for small business

We asked our small business customers what they need most from technology, and they were ready with the answers: increased mobility, improved security and tools to promote their business.

HP's new lineup of solutions are designed specifically to address small business' biggest concerns — with legendary HP reliability that lets you think less about technology and more about business.

Go mobile. You don't punch a clock, that's why you need mobile solutions that bridge the gap between work, home and virtually anywhere you go.

Just ask Mike Hyles, owner of RE/MAX 1st Choice agency of Pleasanton, Calif. With an HP tablet PC and other mobile-friendly solutions from HP, he can spend an estimated 90 percent of his time away from his desk and with clients. Mike is now among RE/MAX’s top 15 brokers worldwide in agent productivity.⁽⁴⁾

For your business, look at the new HP Compaq 6515b Notebook PC, a smart commuter for small business with the functionality and performance you need for working on the run. Or, challenge the status quo with the features found on the new HP Compaq 6715b Notebook PC.

You'll get features like wide-screen displays, data encryption for your hard drive, touch-sensitive controls and a range of connectivity options. 

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Share and protect files. Easily store and manage up to 1 TB⁽⁵⁾ of data more securely with the HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro,⁽⁶⁾ a sub-$800 entry-level networked storage solution for on-site back up. If you buy the vault, you can also get even further peace of mind by leveraging online, off-site storage services from Spare Backup, Inc. Available as a subscription service for up to 25 users and up to 1 TB, your first two users get 2 GB of storage included with the purchase. Learn more.

Beef up desktop PC security with the advanced data protection and security features of the new HP Compaq dx2300 desktop PC. In addition to Dual core Pentium® D⁽⁷⁾ and Core™ 2 Duo⁽⁸⁾ processors — and features like high-definition audio, built-in backup and recovery software — it gives you a giant step forward towards worry-free computing at a more affordable PC price.

Have you been wondering if you need a server? If you need a more secure and robust email or file sharing solution, consider the HP ProLiant ML115 server. This affordable entry-level server for small business is powered by dual-core AMD™ Opteron™ processors.

If you want the quality, reliability and lifetime warranty of a ProCurve switch, there are new options that can be ideal for small businesses that also need plug-and-play connectivity, speedy network performance and a small form factor choice for tighter spaces.⁽⁹⁾

Create marketing materials. Do-it-yourself marketing solutions from HP can make it less time-consuming, more cost-effective and easier than ever to promote your business.

From high-volume, compact or wide-format monochrome printers to high-impact color printers and all-in-one solutions, HP offers what it takes to attract business.

For example, with the HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One series and HP Vivera Inks, you can print a range of colorful and impactful marketing materials for as low as 6.0 cents per color page.⁽¹⁰⁾

Tom Szaky CEO of of TerraCycle in Trenton, NJ uses an HP Designjet large-format printer and an HP business notebook to create product labels and attention-grabbing store displays. With customized marketing materials, the small plant fertilizer company builds an impactful local presence in stores — winning sales over industry giants.⁽⁴⁾

Business connections you can count on

Small businesses don't always have the time to make the connections that make a difference. That's why we've come up with new ways to streamline your connections with organizations dedicated to helping the small business community.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). HP works with NAWBO to help women entrepreneurs leverage technology to grow their businesses. Watch for HP at upcoming conferences.

SCORE. SCORE works with the US Small Business Association to offer entrepreneurs free, real-world advice on how to start and grow a successful business. HP will join with SCORE to offer training on protecting and securing important data, delivered at a SCORE office, via pod casts or self-paced web training. HP also works with SCORE at Business Matchmaking events focused on linking small businesses to contracting opportunities.

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Forbes. HP sponsors the HP Business Learning Center on the Forbes entrepreneur website. Check it out at http://www.buscourses.com/ for free learning and great tips. Register now for self paced online classes available 24/7.

Do you have some great ideas for business? Enter the 'Boost Your Business' contest!

Spend more time on what matters most

You can rely on HP to offer small businesses the solutions they need to succeed — so you can think less about technology and more about taking on the competition.