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Google Program Helps Small Businesses Get Online
Google has launched a new program to help small businesses get online, reports USA Today. The ‘Let’s Put Our Cities’ on the map program has a customizable website for every city in the US, to help small businesses improve the information that shows up online about their business.
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Two New Products for Business Communications
Vonage has announced the launch of two new products: VideoConnect and ChannelSphere. These products further enhance Vonage's ability to serve the Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) needs of businesses.
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Pen Based Paperless Workflow Tool
Wacom presents the full HD resolution pen display - DTU-1141 - for private and public business entities seeking a solution for viewing and filling out full-sized eDocuments and signing them electronically. Today, many banks, hospitals, insurance companies, public sector departments and retail stores require customers to sign documents directly at the counter or point of sale. Wacom's display provides these organizations with an effective way to make signing documents effortless, efficient and paper-saving.
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Data Discovery and Visualization for Small and Midsize Businesses
In a recent survey, SAP SE found businesses of all sizes are struggling to unlock the hidden value of their data and lack the tools to use company data effectively for decision making. SAP announced that the SAP Lumira solution, Edge edition, is now generally available to help bring cost-effective data visualization to teams and departments within small and midsize businesses.
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Going Viral Can Mean Big Business
Going “viral” can mean big business for small businesses, reports ABC News. Having an item become an internet sensation like “The Dress” can mean an instant increase in sales.
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Five Reasons Small Businesses Fail
According to the Huffington Post, poor accounting practices are one of the five main reasons small businesses fail. Another reason, is failing to adhere to regulatory guidelines for your industry.
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Review Tax Codes Before Filing
There are several tax code changes that small businesses should be aware of, reports Entrepreneur. Most important is the health care tax credit. Small businesses should review their employee classifications, improperly classifying an employee as an independent contractor can result in a steep penalty.
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Maryland Gets Small Business Boost from the Feds
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Maryland’s Department of Economic Development is receiving a boost from the federal government. The Federal government will award Maryland $23 million dollars under its State Small Business Credit Initiative. The money is to be used to improve small businesses access to capital.
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Small Business Owners See Revenue And Growth Potential In Mobile
A survey from Endurance International Group found that a majority of respondents (68%) believe having a mobile app would help them sell more and engage better with their customers. However, in an increasingly mobile environment where consumers are using their smart devices to find product information and store locations on the go, more than three quarters of respondents (78%) do not currently have a mobile solution or mobile app for their business.
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SMBs Seeking Upgrades in Security Readiness
Keeping data safe and finding new ways to use that data for analysis and decision-making are at the top of the technology to-do list for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), according to a new study released today by CompTIA, the IT industry association.
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