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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 18, 2017 CUJO — No, Not the Scary Dog — Protects Your Small Business From Hackers
If Cujo, the rabid St. Bernard that arose from writer Stephen King’s imagination, defended firewalls, there wouldn’t be that many hackers around. It’s hard to know what went into naming the new CUJO smart home firewall protection device, but there must have been some Stephen King fans in the group during the process. And they […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 18, 2017 The Most Effective Ways To Protect Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks
Okay, I’m going to start with a question. What would happen if a hacker decided to launch a cyber attack against your business? Would they be successful? Would they easily gain access to your company’s sensitive information? Or would their attempt fall flat? Believe it or not, cyber security isn’t just a concern for large […]
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ELECTRONICS 
January 11, 2017 Bitcoin Hits Three Year High: What Should Small Businesses Know?
In 2016 Bitcoin rose 125 percent in value, and it started 2017 by topping the $1,000 mark for the first time in three years. After reaching a high of $1,153.02, the crypto currency once again showed its volatility by dropping $200 on January 5 in just one hour. It currently stands at $970.18 as of […]
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NEWS 
January 11, 2017 20 Tools to Boost Security at Your Small Business While on a Budget
The prevalence of digital technology has made small business owners keenly aware of the security threats they face. However, it is just as important for them to be aware of the physical security threats that threaten their business. Protecting your place of business, whether it is in your home or a retail space, has become […]
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NEWS 
January 11, 2017 DIRECT MAIL MARKETING STATISTICS for Small Businesses
We’ve collected these direct mail marketing statistics for small businesses from a variety of sources. Last updated: January 8, 2017 GENERAL DIRECT MAIL MARKETING STATISTICS Some general statistics: A total of more than 150 million direct mail promotions were sent out in 2015. 42 percent of recipients read or scanned the mail pieces. More than 2.5 […]
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January 11, 2017 Top 10 Interesting Microsoft Products for Small Businesses (Video)
Recently I visited the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond as part of its Small Business Ambassador tour (I’m one of the Small Business Ambassadors). While there I learned about some new Microsoft products I’d never heard of, and got a deeper look at others I already knew about. Here are 10 Microsoft products for small businesses (or […]
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NEWS 
January 11, 2017 15 Reasons Your Small Business Needs CRM in 2017
If your business isn’t already using CRM, then 2017 is the year for you to give it a try. CRM, which stands for customer relationship management, has many potential benefits for small businesses. Here are 15 different reasons why your business should be using CRM in 2017. CRM Benefits for Small Businesses CRM Helps Your […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 11, 2017 15 Reasons Your Small Business Needs CRM in 2017
If your business isn’t already using CRM, then 2017 is the year for you to give it a try. CRM, which stands for customer relationship management, has many potential benefits for small businesses. Here are 15 different reasons why your business should be using CRM in 2017. CRM Benefits for Small Businesses CRM Helps Your […]
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ALL DEALS 
January 10, 2017 Your Guide to Small Business News the Week Ending August 17
Here is news important to your business from the recent week. The Small Business Trends editorial team has you covered, always looking for the stories that will give you a competitive edge and better business insight. Check them out below. Mobile Phone with Firefox operating system coming to the U.S. Firefox is best known for […]
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January 9, 2017 How Nextiva Analytics Helps Small Business Succeed
Since the late 1990s, virtual phone services have enabled small businesses to obtain robust business phone services for less money by shouldering all the hardware, management and maintenance costs and spreading them across a number of businesses. While enhanced phone system functionality for less is a big win for small businesses, one could argue that […]
