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This is a golden age in innovative technology for small businesses. Think about innovative technology as an investment in your business, something that helps produce more and get things done faster at less overall operating expense. Every one of these ten innovative technologies can be deployed tod Read More

“How to Manage Despite Your Boss” is an action guide and inspirational manifesto to get things done when leadership is unwilling or unable to effectively make a change that could make your company better.
The book guides readers to becoming unofficial change agents by successfully navigating the o Read More

Once you decide to move some or all of your operations to the cloud, you may have concerns about Cloud risk and security. Let’s look at some common Cloud risks, and how you can reduce them. Read More

As your small business grows, so does your need for staff. This is especially true during your busy season. The good news is that there are a multitude of online platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer, Outsource and Fiverr that provide ever-increasing sources to grow your staff without breaking your Read More

Pinterest has crossed a pretty big line – 100 million users. According to the company, 70 percent of Pinterest monthly users are not just on Pinterest for the pins. They are also clicking through to learn more. And they’re saving links, too. Read More

Whether you offer products or services, the key to keeping your customers happy and growing your business is to know what they want. Thanks to social media, analytics, and data mining, that has never been easier.

By observing what content customers and potential customers consume, businesses can Read More

Do the Davids of the world even stand a chance to stay ahead of the competition – the Goliaths with deep, unending pockets? They just might – if they play their cards right. Read More

Salesforce has launched a product which it says will make it easier and faster for small businesses to close more sales. Called SalesforceIQ for Small Business, it is based on the “relationship intelligence” technology Salesforce acquired in its 2014 purchase of RelateIQ for $392 million. Read More

With the coming of chip card technology, most small businesses already face the challenge of transitioning their existing payment system.
Still concerned small businesses may find that transition is easier than it might at first appear.
And it also comes with many other advantages.
For a look at Read More

Space is still available at the PITCH U elevator pitch competition at Kent State University on Saturday, September 19.
A new business idea pitch competition sponsored by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, PITCH U teaches students how to convince investors to back their ideas. The event provides stud Read More