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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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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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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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Why Your Small Business Should Focus on Younger Customers

Up and Running

Targeting is a core concern for small businesses. But there’s an audience segment that every small business (at least, those that don’t focus on age-related products like stairlifts) should target: young people. Younger people know how to exploit the power of the internet. Some are just getting started.

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Best Internet-Based Businesses You Can Start In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Starting an online business is probably the best decision you can make in 2020. Even if you have been able to hold on to your permanent job, an internet-based business will bring in an extra income. Read on to find out what our 7 top choices are to kickstart your online business in 2020. Social media agency.

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Making Social Media Work For SMEs

YoungUpstarts

Small businesses rarely have the time or resources to invest in outsourced customer service support, and some are finding it more efficient to serve customers via social media platforms: one LinkedIn study from 2014 revealed that 81 percent of North American SMEs use social media [5]. Build a following.