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Cloud Computing Demystified For Small Businesses

YoungUpstarts

Cloud technology has become a huge topic in the IT industry, and even more so for small businesses who may are working to stay on top of technological advances while often not having an in-house, dedicated IT staff. On the other side, cloud technology has allowed small businesses to enter previously unreachable markets.

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Top 9 Best CRMs for Small Businesses in 2019

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While there are hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of CRM solutions, not all are alike and not all are created with small businesses and startups in mind. How can you choose the best CRM for your small business? Based out of California, Insightly is a CRM with features that may appeal to small businesses.

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The 50 Best Marketing Strategies For Small Business

Mike Michalowicz

Marketing gurus often refer to it as “differentiation.” Partner up with local neighborhood businesses and a restaurant (or other service providers in a complimentary but non-competing industry if that’s your gig) to throw a special event, complete with noshing. Enter a Business Award Competition. Leverage Local.

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How We Took on Slack (and Lived to Tell About It)

ConversionXL

Differentiating our product. We also found out why people switched from Slack, which became the first of two ways we sought to differentiate our product. The low price point became the way for us to differentiate our product for new users who were less willing to make a financial commitment on a new system of communication.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

Up and Running

With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Also, think about the specific business model for your company. What differentiates your cannabis company from the one down the street?

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How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Complete Guide (2019)

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How do they currently meet your target market’s needs, and how will you differentiate your product or services? How are you going to promote your business and persuade your target audience to buy? For more information about how to create a business plan, the Small Business Administration has you covered.

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Restaurant Business Plan

Up and Running

On top of building and explaining your competitive advantage, your restaurant’s business plan should have an entire section completely devoted to competitive analysis. Will you keep a customer database through your restaurant POS to micro-target your customers and keep track of guest behavior and buyer patterns?