SAN JOSE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/29/06 -- The call for entries is open for the Small Business Technology Magazine 2006 Product of the Year Awards, the ultimate guide to the best information technologies for America's smallest companies. Winners will be unveiled in Small Business Technology Magazine's second-annual "Best of the Year" special issue and buyer's guide in early 2007. Entries can be submitted online at http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org/awards2006 through October 6, 2006.

Entries are open to manufacturers and developers of technology hardware, packaged software and hosted services that address areas such as Business Operations, Management, Marketing/Sales, Productivity, Financial Management, Security and Infrastructure. Products will be evaluated based on criteria such as: overall fit; functionality and ease of use; quality and breadth of support; innovation and potential impact on the bottom line of a small business. In addition to the prestigious "Top 10 Winners" list, awards will also be announced in "Finalist" and "Products to Watch" categories.

There is no cost to submit an entry. Qualified entries also receive a complimentary basic listing in the Small Business Technology Magazine buyer's guide for 2007 (a $250 value), plus other benefits. Supporting Sponsors for the 2006 Product of the Year program include PR Newswire and Marcus+Company. For an entry form, rules/eligibility and details on sponsorships, advertising and buyer's guide listings, visit http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org/awards2006.

Small Business Technology Magazine's Top 10 Winners for 2005 included small business products from Constant Contact; Epson; Microsoft; Palm; Intuit; SAP Business One; Seagate; Symantec; Count Me In, LLC; and WebEx. Registered subscribers can download the digital version of last year's special issue with the complete list of 2005 honorees and in-depth profiles of the award-winning products.

About Small Business Technology Magazine

Small Business Technology Magazine is the only publication in America dedicated exclusively to helping small businesses harness the benefits of technology to improve productivity and profitability. Published in print and digital formats by the non-profit Small Business Technology Institute, Small Business Technology Magazine provides entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers in companies with 1 to 300 employees with tips and advice to make the right technology choices. To subscribe, visit http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org.

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