After almost two decades, the federal government for the first time has been able to meet its goal of awarding five percent (worth $17.8 billion) of all contracts to women-owned small businesses.
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U.S. Government Hits Goal for Women Owned Small Businesses
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3154 days ago
Is Your Small Business as Social Media Savvy as You Think?
Posted by Jed under Social MediaFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3289 days ago
Although it takes time to master social media messaging to become social media savvy, there is no doubt it pays off. Time magazine claims that social media is “the most powerful tool that any business owner can use to engage customers and drive revenue growth.”
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Best Practices for CRM Marketing Integration
Posted by Jed under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3289 days ago
If your business is considering investing in a customer relationship management (CRM) platform to create synergy between your sales and marketing teams, the way you implement it into the workflow matters. Using these best practices, your business can successfully integrate CRM marketing to get the
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Marketer's Guide to Geo Targeting, Beacons and Proximity
Posted by Jed under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3289 days ago
Over the last decade there’s been an explosion in mobile phone usage. As marketers, we’ve had to adapt to this growing trend in order to stay relevant and continue to reach the right audience at the right time. Companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter have been toying around with geo targeting,
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How Well are You Managing Your Cash Flow?
Posted by Jed under FinanceFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3301 days ago
When there’s no cash on hand, everything is tough. Paying salaries, paying bills, buying supplies, not to mention making the investments needed to grow to the next level. If you’re looking for tips on managing your business cash flow, here are seven to think about.
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Kenny Lauer, Golden State Warriors: Marketers are in Business of Creating Experiences
Posted by Jed under MarketingFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3301 days ago
Kenny Lauer, Vice President of Marketing and Digital for the Golden State Warriors, shares the team’s philosophy of being in the experience creation business, when and how they use social media to drive ticket and merchandise sales, and the roles their website plays in engagement compared to their
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Andy Rhodes of Dell: View IoT as an Opportunity, Before it Becomes a Threat
Posted by Jed under TechnologyFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3308 days ago
Andy Rhodes, Executive Director for Dell’s IoT Solutions, shares his perspective on why the IoT today is where the cloud was eight years ago. And why it’s important for small businesses to understand what opportunities come with it, before those opportunities become nails in the coffin of their bu
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6 Facebook Ad Tips You'll Want to Remember
Posted by Jed under Social MediaFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3316 days ago
Lately Facebook has gone all in to provide businesses with tools and targeting options to connect with customers and prospects when it matters. Here's six tips for creating super eye-catching, effective Facebook ads using recent updates and features.
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Looking for General Counsel? This Site May Do the Trick
Posted by Jed under StartupsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3322 days ago
Legal Hero, an online portal designed to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with legal help, has introduced a new service that will provide “on-demand” legal counsel for these companies.
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Is Live Chat for Customer Service Best for Your Small Business?
Posted by Jed under Customer ServiceFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3331 days ago
For those who are unfamiliar, live chat is a feature that many businesses have put on their websites in order to provide better customer service. Here are some of the pros, cons, and statistics that can help you see if it’s the right move for your business website.
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