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We’re all operating within a highly competitive and globalized business landscape. New opportunities are emerging all over the world. As a business owner, you’d be remiss if you don’t look into the diversifying your networks and going cross-border. Though understandably, one thing that typically prevents companies from exploring these opportunities is the language barrier. But…

It’s no secret that recurring payments can help you get paid faster. Plus, they’re automatic so that means less work on your plate when it comes to invoicing and following up. One of the biggest downsides of freelancing or having a business is the idea that you may have to chase after payments or deal with non-payment.…

Once, companies and brands touting their ethically-sourced ingredients and environmental values found themselves in the minority. This “feel-good” messaging remained the primary language of homespun business owners. And they sold rustic wares at farmers’ markets. But today it pays to be “green” in a very big way. And the size and scope of your business…

The term Five Nines is jargon cloud service providers use to label service uptime. The phrase refers to 99.999% availability. That translates into 26.3 seconds per month of downtime or 5.26 minutes a year. Small Business Trends contacted Mark Sher, Vice President of UC Product and Marketing at Intermedia. He explained why this matters to…

One of the many things you must get good at to be successful as an entrepreneur is negotiation. Small business owners face some unique challenges because of the early stage of their company’s development. This week, on the Small Business Radio Show, Samuel Dinnar discusses why the startup environment is different and how this impacts…

You know about Facebook Messenger ads. You’ve heard me sing the praises of Facebook Messenger ads. You’re intrigued by the unicorn status of Facebook Messenger ads. You’ve probably heard of their outstanding performance. Maybe you’ve even run some Facebook click-to-Messenger ads. Okay, that’s all great. But how do you get the best results from Facebook Messenger ads?…

The tight labor market is allowing workers to be more selective, especially if they have skill sets with high demand. But even for existing employees, if another company offers more opportunities, they will jump ship. According to a survey from Instructure, this is the case for the majority of the respondents. If a company is…

Instagram ads, when used correctly, can be the perfect channel to market your ecommerce business. In fact, a Facebook survey found that 54% of people purchased something after seeing it on Instagram. 83% of respondents discover new products or services through the platform. And 80% use the platform to decide whether or not to buy…

The longer the US trade war with China continues, the more it will affect small businesses. And according to the latest survey from BizBuySell, it is proving to be true. Almost half or 43% of small business owners said the Chinese tariffs is increasing their costs. Small Business Impact of Chinese Tariffs For 64% of…

We learned this week how baby boomers are excelling in the gig economy. Now check out an event that seeks to keep older entrepreneurs in the game regardless of what industry they work in. The more maturepreneurs stay in business or create new businesses, the more everyone around them benefits. The Maturepreneur Today Virtual Summit…

Today, every business needs an online presence. Whether you run a local business or sell products online, a website, social media and other online profiles can help you reach a larger audience. Whether you’re just starting to build an online presence or looking to step up your efforts, here are some tips from members of…

Whether it’s at a business dinner, a launch event or a sales meeting, being good at small talk comes with a number of advantages, including giving you the chance to meet new people and sell your products or services. At the same time, small talk overload can be off-putting and do you more harm than…

Upgrading your phone system can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. In this VoIP implementation guide, we’ll cover everything needed for a successful migration. Entrepreneurs and small business owners enjoy the benefits of a robust phone system. Today’s technology adds new capabilities and results in great customer experiences. It can all be had…

This week, we learned that Baby Boomers are farther away from retirement than they ever were. Maybe not as a whole, but to cast a blanket over everyone in this generation would be a mistake. In fact, a big mistake, based on the results of two recent surveys. We’re learning that many Baby Boomers have…

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For those of you who’ve been checking out the series lately know I’ve been to a number of industry events over the past several weeks speaking with a number of folks, with most of these conferences taking place in Las Vegas. Well, brace yourself for this, I was in Vegas again…for another conference…again. But this…

A survey of more than 900 consumers by the Expedia Group reports guest ratings carry more weight than brand value. Impact of Hotel Reviews For 72% of the respondent in the survey, the reviews and ratings of guests are more valuable. So much so, they say they are willing to pay more for hotels with…

On May 24, 2019 Canva reported its systems were experiencing an in-progress attack. When it was all over, the records of 139 million users were stolen by the hackers Gnosticplayers. The hackers notified ZDNet and provided evidence of the hack, which included a sample with the data of 18,816 accounts. ZDNet then alerted Canva with…

A new report highlights how small businesses turn to their accountants for technology advice. AndZoho partnered with AccountingWeb on the report. It shows small businesses are asking for this advice 83% of the time. And 40% of the accountants say they are asked tech questions up to 20 times a month. Small Business Trends contacted…

The gig economy is allowing people to work when and where they want. And increasingly baby boomers are making up a larger percentage of this workforce. So much so, 31% of them are completing more than three gigs a week. Baby Boomers Working Gigs According to a new report from Wonolo, baby boomers have become…

Making sure your sales teams are well equipped is important for any small business. In fact 90% of SMBs use proven methods to make their sales teams better at their jobs. Sales Training Techniques Here’s the 10 top sales training techniques for your small business. Build a Team First things first. Sophie Miles CEO &…

The digital revolution has changed the world. And that includes the food industry. And technology has worked out well for customers. But food services haven’t fared as well.  Some seem slow to adapt new technology. And the available technology remains limited anyway. But one of the largest brands in the industry may change all that.…