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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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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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Feeling the Stress of Running a Small Business? Take Advantage of Technology

Women Entrepreneurs Can

When you’re running a small business, it can often feel like all of the hats you have to wear just might cause your head to explode. That’s why it’s important to use technology to lighten your burden whenever possible. Your business will benefit if you invest a bit of time in saving time. Engage with Clients.

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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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All in the Cloud: Useful Types of SaaS for Your Small Business

The Startup Magazine

In our modern world, technology is here to make our lives easy. Nowadays, businesses use technology most of the time. Businesses use SaaS or Software as a Service. Software as a Service allows companies of all sizes to access transformative technology. In other words, SaaS helps your business succeed.

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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.