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Small Businesses A Great Fit For The New Nimble Marketplace

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Following are a few tips for taking e-commerce to the next level in the months leading up to the critical 2016 holiday shopping season. SMEs who add payment options – and integrate them with their loyalty program – can capture more shoppers who might otherwise delay or forego their mobile purchases. Offer More Payment Options.

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Small Business Revenue Is On The Rise: Are You?

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Small business owners might not hear this often enough, but you deserve a round of applause. This insight comes from a recent survey of 1,000 small business owners conducted by Constant Contact. This insight comes from a recent survey of 1,000 small business owners conducted by Constant Contact.

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Entrepreneurs Share Their 2016 Resolutions

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Entrepreneurs, being goal setters by nature, often like to participate with resolutions related to their small business or startup. I asked entrepreneurs to send me their new year’s resolutions, so you can get a snapshot into the mind of small business, and maybe find some 2016 resolution inspiration.

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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

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To find out, I turned to WalletHub’s report on the best (and worst) cities in the United States to start a business in for 2016. By measuring various metrics like business survival rate, the prevalence of investors, and labor cost, they were able to determine which cities offer the best outlook for new ventures. StartGarden.

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Why 2016 Will Be A Turning Point For Startups And Other Software And Tech Firms

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If you are performing traditional software and tech development activities (such as programming, coding and A/B testing just to name a few), you will likely fulfil this requirement. Due to the recent passing of the startup provision, this changes starting in 2016. The work must be technical in nature.

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Midterm Election Issues Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Should Keep an Eye on

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United States Small Business Friendliness Survey conducted in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation. While the 2016 presidential elections will define some of the key areas in which small businesses will see the biggest impact, today’s midterm elections, go part way to setting the stage for compromise.

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The Digital Transformation Is Affordable For SMBs: Where To Start In Your Digital Strategy

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The traditional advantages of small businesses over corporations are personalized service and an inventory of niche products tailored to their local market. In 2016, SMBs used an average of 4.8 Big companies can absorb more loss when it comes to advertising; but not small businesses. Update a spreadsheet.