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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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8 Software Small Businesses Should Check Out For Efficiency

The Startup Magazine

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses face the ongoing challenge of streamlining operations, maximizing productivity, and staying competitive. Image Source Gone are the days when small businesses had to rely on manual processes and spreadsheets to manage their operations.

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9 Social Media Tips To Boost Small Business Brands

YoungUpstarts

Establishing a strong social media presence can mean big business for your small business. Use these nine social media tips to boost business and grow your brand. No matter how eager you are to start using social media for your business, take the time to set clear goals before you begin.

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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. If you are in consulting, you are the business, so use a professional headshot.

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8 Straightforward Ways to Improve Your Small Business

The Startup Magazine

There are so many businesses around us, and to stay in the game, you need to think of ways to improve your small business revenue. It’s important to remember that every small business needs a different approach. Here are 8 straightforward ways to help you improve your small 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.

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5 Common Small Business Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Up and Running

If you’re one of the 47% of small business owners who run marketing completely on their own, it’s likely this function is one of the many hats you wear. And chances are unless you’re running a marketing business yourself, you don’t have a professional marketing background. Common small business marketing mistakes to avoid.