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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. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only.

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Estimating App Development: What Small Businesses Need To Know?

YoungUpstarts

They follow the way of websites: a couple of decades ago having a page in the internet was considered to be luxury, though now you cannot surprise customers with online presence. The amount of e-commerce owners thinking about creating an app is also growing as almost any business can find its target audience via smartphone or tablet.

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10 Steps to Protect and Manage Your Small Business Reputation Online

Up and Running

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. However, most business owners are dissatisfied with their internet presence. . Your social proof, influence, and financial standing suffer if you don’t safeguard your reputation and brand image.

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10 Steps to Protect and Manage Your Small Business Reputation Online

Up and Running

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. However, most business owners are dissatisfied with their internet presence. Your social proof, influence, and financial standing suffer if you don’t safeguard your reputation and brand image.

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Small Business Spotlight of the Week: miiCard

crowdSPRING Blog

Well, this week’s Small Business Spotlight, miiCard , is definitely one solution. miiCard– which stands for “My Internet Identity”– is an identify verification service using your email address, your mobile phone, and your online banking account to prove you are actually you.

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The Future of Small Business SEO (Hint: It’s About Content)

Duct Tape Marketing

The Future of Small Business SEO (Hint: It’s About Content) written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Phil Singleton – Enjoy! Social Networking. Addressing The Content Gap.

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