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Survey Shows Entrepreneurs Trust Office Basics For Increased Productivity, While Embracing Cloud-Based Technology
With the challenges and opportunities of today's advancing technology landscape, small business owners are constantly searching for innovative tools and techniques to help gain competitive advantages. However, according to the 2016 Brother Business Survey, small business still relies on the tried and true traditional working environment.
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Small-business with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Nationwide just launched a social media sweepstakes encouraging small-business owners to enter for a chance to have their business featured on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 Nationwide Chevy SS.
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Instagram Ads New Features for Small Business
According to AdWeek, Instagram is adding dashboard features to help small businesses determine the impact of their posts. The new features will let businesses see impressions, reach, and engagement.
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Small Business Hiring Positive
Small business job numbers show a slight decrease in May, but overall the news is still positive, reports the Seattle Times. In May small business added 76,000 jobs, which is down from April’s 101,000.
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Small Business Needs to Take Cyber Security Seriously
According to Small Business Trends, small to mid-size businesses account for 62% of all cyber-breaches. The number is high because most small to medium size businesses don’t take cyber security seriously. In 2014 alone these businesses cut their cyber security spending by 20%, while large businesses increased their spending by 5%.
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Social Media Marketing Affordable and Accessible to the Small Business Sector
"We need to change the way the media is fed. The 360WISE brand and 360WiseMedia are dedicated to disrupting positive change within the small business sector and beyond," said Robert Alexander Chief Executive Officer of the 360Wise Brand and Network.
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"Summer of Encore Mentoring" for Older Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are renewing their "Summer of Encore Mentoring" educational events targeting entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their small business. Building on the success of last year's "Summer of Encore Mentoring," the SBA and AARP will match encore entrepreneurs with successful business owners, community leaders and advisers for advice, counseling and training assistance during the months of June, July and August 2016.
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Digital Advertising Important for Small Business
Internet advertising is key to a small business's success, reports Main Street. On average about 90% of consumers consult the internet before making a purchase. If a business doesn’t advertise digitally they are missing out on a huge market share.
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Use Big Data Wisely
Software as a service is allowing small businesses to tap into more data, reports Small Business Trends, but your business needs to know how to harness that data. It is important to choose a business intelligence program that is easy for your business to use.
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Small Businesses Look to Sell
According to the Chicago Business Journal, the first quarter of 2016 showed an increase in small business performance, which has lead to an increased amount of small businesses to hit the market.
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