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January 26, 2017 Keywords Change for AdWords, GoDaddy Acquires Email Marketing Firm
There was big news from Google and GoDaddy this week. And those are just two of the news items with implications for small businesses recently. The Small Business Trends editorial team brings you some of the headlines that could impact your small business in a big way in our weekly small business news roundup. Online Marketing […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 25, 2017 Verizon Calls New LG Phone Perfect for Content Creators, But Why?
The V20 from LG (KRX:066570) was announced in August, and it is now available online from Verizon (NYSE:VZ) targeting content creators. Today’s smartphones are more than just phones, and manufacturers are addressing different segments with a range of models. With the V20, LG has designed a device with quality audio/video capture technology, and a removable battery […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 25, 2017 25 Phone Sales Tips for Successful Cold Calling
Making cold calls might not be the most fun part of the sales process. But in many industries and businesses, it is necessary. To perfect the art of cold calling, take a look at some of the tips and tricks in the list below. 25 Phone Sales Tips Prepare Yourself Mentally Cold calls can be […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 25, 2017 Ooma Office Adds IP Phones to Analog, Mobile Lineup for Small Business
Ooma, a cloud-based phone service provider for small business, just announced on its blog that it intends to include IP phone support for its Ooma Office phone system, which means that businesses can now use analog phones, fax machines, mobile and IP phones in combination. Initially, the company plans to sell and support three phones — Cisco […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 25, 2017 StraightTalk: Are Prepaid Cell Phone Plans Good For Small Business?
Cell phones have practically become part of our anatomies. We show off our newest cell phone like it was a new baby. We carry them everywhere. We cannot live without them, as consumers, but especially as business owners. Mobile phones are mission critical. The Pew Internet project reports that 29 percent of cell owners describe their cell […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 25, 2017 15 Best Mobile Phone Signal Boosters for Business Users
Smartphones have changed the way we think about cell phones, because they are no longer just a communication device. A great example of this is mobile first businesses that rely on these devices to carry out almost every task in their organization. For these businesses, cell phone reception is extremely important. Whether the phone is […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 20, 2017 5 Reasons for Businesses to Go Mobile
Step onto any subway car, go into any café and walk down any street. One thing you are sure to see is a smartphone being used. Twenty years ago, we simply used phones for making calls or sending text messages. Now, we carry our whole world around in them. From bank details to social media […]
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January 20, 2017 Top Franchise Trends for 2013
2013 could turn out to be a terrific year to enter the world of franchise business ownership. If you’re thinking about exploring the idea of being your own boss, three things are in your favor if you decide to move forward. 1: Commercial Space Availability A lot of businesses have had to close their doors […]
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NEWS 
January 20, 2017 The Lesson of The 4G Mobile Revolution? Keep an Eye Out for Change, Disruption and Regulation
“Do not let your business become the next Nokia mobile phone.” – – “The 4G Mobile Revolution: Creation, Innovation, and Transformation at EE” Joint ventures are unique, but the joint venture that created EE was special. This venture represented more than just the joining of two businesses looking for more market share. This joint venture […]
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January 19, 2017 6 Small Business Marketing Growth Strategies for 2017
Any good marketer knows to keep an eye on the future to stay ahead of the curve on new trends, emerging marketing channels, and other fresh ideas to deliver brand messages. With 2016 in the rear-view mirror and 2017 flying down the pipeline, now is the time to start examining what the New Year is […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 19, 2017 StraightTalk: Are Prepaid Cell Phone Plans Good For Small Business?
Cell phones have practically become part of our anatomies. We show off our newest cell phone like it was a new baby. We carry them everywhere. We cannot live without them, as consumers, but especially as business owners. Mobile phones are mission critical. The Pew Internet project reports that 29 percent of cell owners describe their cell […]
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NEWS 
January 19, 2017 HTC Introduces Smartphones for the Budget Conscious
Small business users looking for budget smartphones have more to pick from everyday it seems. The HTC One Mini, little brother of the HTC One, was unveiled by the company last month. The device will be available in select markets sometime this month with a global availability in September. What’s more, CNET speculated the device […]
