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3 Business Trends for Small Business

ReadWriteStart

The business environment began to change dramatically after the 2019 pandemic. PNAS surveyed 5,800 small businesses and found that 43% were temporarily closed. Now small businesses and startups have to compete with large corporations that have weathered the crisis of 2019 and know the secrets of attracting buyers.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Don’t mix your personal and business profiles or messages.

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The Demographics Of New Venture Founders Are Changing

Startup Professionals Musings

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of small business and entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. 83 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share Some of Their Best Business Development Tips

Hearpreneur

The process of developing a business can lead to making and breaking of some relationships as one seeks to narrow down on the ideal prospects. We asked business leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners about their business development tips and here are the insights that can help your venture propel towards unprecedented growth. #1-

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Keys To Develop A Great Small Business Growth Strategy

YoungUpstarts

There are approximately 28 million small business in the United States, and each one is vying for growth and an increased share of profits in the marketplace. Small businesses are responsible for as much as 65 percent of the new jobs created since 1995. Develop a Thoughtful Plan. Invest in New Technology.

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Top 14 Sites to Promote Your Startup

ReadWriteStart

You can run ads, post on social media, or even go old-school and hand out flyers. But one of the most effective (and affordable) ways to promote your app is through online directories and review sites. Getting on a relevant website can have pages that feature and show off your awesome business.

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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again. The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic.