Dangers You May Face by Not Moving to the Cloud

Newsletter | December 26, 2017

10 Dangers Businesses Face by Not Moving to the Cloud It's likely by now that you've read an article or two about the reasons your small business should move to the cloud. From cost savings to productivity, the benefits of cloud computing have long been lauded for their ability to help small businesses leverage technology to compete. But did you know there's a darker side to the story? If you don't move your small business to the cloud, you're exposing it to significant operational and financial risk. Before you make a decision whether to move to the cloud or not, you need to understand and consider these 10 risks.

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Make it Rain Money: How to Close Deals Faster and Speed Up Collections Jan 17 - Online Would you like to bring revenue in the door faster? Do you want every edge possible to get paid fast? In this webinar, learn how other small businesses are eliminating their pain points in the contract and invoicing process, through use of electronic signature and invoicing apps. You’ll hear the results of exclusive DocuSign research about where other small businesses encounter the biggest challenges, and how to solve them. Today’s tools minimize manual steps and mistakes. Digital automation streamlines activities, tracks status and follows up for you -- freeing up staff for other activities. Register today! And most importantly, these tools get you paid faster, improving your cash flow. At the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with concrete tips for how to get contracts signed and invoices paid -- much faster. Plus, you get access to DocuSign research and two concise whitepapers with insights and actionable ideas for how to improve YOUR company’s systems. So you get paid faster. Sponsored by DocuSign. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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2017 - Planning Edition Your business plan is a big part of your company's overall success. But for as big as it is, the key to a successful plan is thinking small. In this Planning edition of Small Business Trends magazine, our experts break down the importance of bite-size goals to paint the big picture and in smaller tasks to help you reach those big goals.

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21-Point Checklist for Preparing for Natural Disasters

Newsletter | December 19, 2017

21-Point Checklist for Preparing for Natural Disasters A natural disaster can rear its head at any time. The damage and devastation caused by natural disasters can present many challenges for businesses of all types and sizes. Being sufficiently prepared can help avoid some of the potential issues a natural disaster can cause — and speed up your business's recovery. To help ensure your business is adequately prepared, check out this 21-point checklist for preparing for natural disasters.

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Make it Rain Money: How to Close Deals Faster and Speed Up Collections Jan 17 - Online Would you like to bring revenue in the door faster? Do you want every edge possible to get paid fast? In this webinar, learn how other small businesses are eliminating their pain points in the contract and invoicing process, through use of electronic signature and invoicing apps. You’ll hear the results of exclusive DocuSign research about where other small businesses encounter the biggest challenges, and how to solve them. Today’s tools minimize manual steps and mistakes. Digital automation streamlines activities, tracks status and follows up for you -- freeing up staff for other activities. Register today! And most importantly, these tools get you paid faster, improving your cash flow. At the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with concrete tips for how to get contracts signed and invoices paid -- much faster. Plus, you get access to DocuSign research and two concise whitepapers with insights and actionable ideas for how to improve YOUR company’s systems. So you get paid faster. Sponsored by DocuSign. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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12 Ways to Save on Electricity During the Holidays

Newsletter | December 12, 2017

12 Ways to Save on Electricity During the Holiday Season With office parties to organize and gifts to send out to employees, clients and customers, things can get hectic for businesses during the holidays, as well as expensive. With a little bit of effort and know-how, one expense businesses can cut down and make savings on is electricity. If you are interested in reducing this unavoidable business expense during the holiday season, take a look at the ways you can save on electricity during this busy time of year.

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TNW New York Dec 12 - New York, United States The fifth edition of TNW New York is designed for decision-makers looking to explore the digital technologies transforming the Tech, Communication and Media industries. This year we're keeping it cozy and curated by operating an invite-only policy. If you want to be one of a thousand industry leaders discovering, discussing and shaping what’s Now and Next in digital this December, then apply for your invitation now! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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2017 - Planning Edition Your business plan is a big part of your company's overall success. But for as big as it is, the key to a successful plan is thinking small. In this Planning edition of Small Business Trends magazine, our experts break down the importance of bite-size goals to paint the big picture and in smaller tasks to help you reach those big goals.

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10 Ways Your Business Can Drive More Leads

Newsletter | December 5, 2017

10 Ways a Small Business Can Drive More Leads Ten of the best digital marketers from Salesforce past and present gathered at Dreamforce to share their advice on how you can generate leads better and faster. With a range of tips from using SEO best practices, stepping up social media, conducting paid search, or using site optimization, this advice will help you immediately start driving more leads for your growing business.

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WEBINAR: How to Improve Your Business Credit - And Get a Better Loan Dec 06 - Online Is your lack of confidence in your own creditworthiness preventing you from applying for a business loan? You're not powerless in the face of lenders, and we are here to show you why. Biz2Credit and Small Business Trends are excited to present our joint webinar "How to Improve Your Business Credit - And Get a Better Loan" on Wednesday, December 6th, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (EST). The webinar will cover a variety of tips and tricks that business owners can take to put their best foot forward to secure the most favorable loan terms available. Small Business Trends Founder and CEO Anita Campbell and Biz2Credit's Co-Founder and CEO Rohit Arora will show you the underlying factors that lenders look at - and specific steps you can take TODAY to improve your creditworthiness, secure a better loan, and get your business the funding it needs. Register today! Read More TNW New York Dec 12 - New York, United States The fifth edition of TNW New York is designed for decision-makers looking to explore the digital technologies transforming the Tech, Communication and Media industries. This year we're keeping it cozy and curated by operating an invite-only policy. If you want to be one of a thousand industry leaders discovering, discussing and shaping what’s Now and Next in digital this December, then apply for your invitation now! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Zoho Creator’s #GivingTuesday: $10M Worth of Apps for Free to Non-Profits

Newsletter | November 21, 2017

$10M Worth of Apps: Zoho Creator's #GivingTuesday Gift to Non-profits Be it a calamity that catches the world unawares, or a chronic issue that's been going on for decades, there's no dearth in the help pouring in from all quarters. #GivingTuesday celebrates this philanthropic spirit by inviting individuals and organizations to take part in the joy of giving. Since its inception in 2012, #GivingTuesday has gone from strength to strength and is now a massive charity movement in its own right. This #GivingTuesday, as a token of appreciation for all the great work that you've been doing and will be doing, Zoho Creator is offering $10 million worth of subscriptions free for all non-profits for a year, complete with access to all its apps that are sure to get all your technological needs covered.

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TWITTER CHAT: Build Culture, Win Talent: Driving Small Business Success #MetLifeSmallBiz Nov 29 - Online, Twitter MetLife will host a #MetLifeSmallBiz Twitter chat conversation among small business owners about how to build and maintain the kind of culture that attracts and keeps top talent. MetLife will be joined by Small Business experts Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends, Rieva Lesonsky of Small Biz Daily and a member of Susan Solovic’s team. These experts will share tips based on their personal experiences building winning business cultures, and expand upon small business insights from the latest Employee Benefit Trends Study and the MetLife & US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. Join us 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Twitter under the hashtag: #MetLifeSmallBiz Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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2017 - Cyber Security Edition A cyber criminal doesn't need the most sophisticated technology to breach your company's private data. Most times, it's done through a simple phishing email -- one that looks legit on the surface but is really designed to steal information. The scary part -- 90% of small business employees (including small business owners) couldn't identify a phishing email when it was staring them in the face. In this edition of Small Business Trends magazine, we discuss the best ways to identify a phishing email and what to do when you or someone at your company receives one.

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