How to Get Contracts Signed and Invoices Paid Faster

Newsletter | January 30, 2018

WEBINAR: "Make it Rain Money: Close Deals Faster and Speed Up Collections" Would you like to bring revenue in the door faster? Do you want every edge possible to get paid fast? Register today for this webinar to learn how other small businesses are eliminating their pain points in the contract and invoicing process, through use of electronic signature and invoicing apps. Walk away with concrete tips for how to get contracts signed and invoices paid faster. Plus, get access to DocuSign whitepapers with actionable ideas for how to improve YOUR company's systems. Register today!

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LEAP HR: Retail Conference, Nashville 2018 Feb 27 - Nashville, United States LEAP HR: Retail 2018 will once again dig deeper into the innovative people leaps helping digital-native and established retailers succeed in a rapidly transforming industry. With new speakers, fresh case studies, and a pre-conference ‘Boot Camp’ day dedicated to what the next-generation retail workforce really looks like, LEAP HR Retail 2018 remains the unique opportunity for senior people leaders in this industry to really challenge and get creative around how we do HR in retail. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Cali Finance Group Offers Loans and More to Individuals - and Businesses Small business finance company Cali Finance Group aims to make it easier for businesses to secure funding. See how they do it in this week's Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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2017 - Planning Edition You do have a business plan, right? Even if you own an established business but don't have a plan in writing, now's the time for one. We've got advice on the best parts of a winning business plan in our latest issue of Small Business Trends magazine. Download your free copy now!

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Cloud Based Machine Learning Can Boost Productivity. Here's How!

12 Ways Cloud Based Machine Learning Can Boost Small Business Productivity

Newsletter | January 23, 2018

12 Ways Cloud Based Machine Learning Can Boost Small Business Productivity If you've heard about artificial intelligence (AI) at all, you've likely come across another heavily used term, machine learning. What's the difference between the two? It all boils down to this: true AI, a machine that thinks like a human, does not exist today. Instead, machine learning is the version of AI we've got and, while more limited than true AI, it opens up a whole range of possibilities to your small business. Since machine learning is fed with data, it knows a lot of things about your company, your products and services, and your customers. Armed with that knowledge, a cloud-based machine learning solution can boost your productivity. Here are some specific ways you can use machine learning solutions to be more productive.

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WEBINAR: 5 Trends that Will Drive Your Profitability and Growth in 2018 Jan 24 - Online Customer habits and perceptions are rapidly evolving as new technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things go mainstream. New opportunities are opening up - but at the same time businesses of all sizes are under intense pressure to meet changing customer expectations. In this webinar on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm ET, you will learn five key trends that will drive profitability and growth in 2018, if businesses quickly leverage them and adapt to them, including: The Automation Revolution, Rise of Amazon, Expectations, The Instant Customer Service Trend, The DIY Dichotomy, Always-On Operations. Get ahead of the curve and lead in your marketplace, by understanding how to use these trends for growth and profit. Register today! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Truvid Offers Video Specifically for Professionals Do you create videos for use online? Then make sure to check out the video advertising platform Truvid to see how they help you make the most of your work. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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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 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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Do You Know How Local Search Works?

Newsletter | January 16, 2018

How Does Local Search Work? How does local search work? If you're a small business owner, you probably wish you knew. All that time you're putting into your product or services, your customer experience, your social media marketing and all the other things you do on a daily business to give customers the best of what you can do — what does it mean if they can't find you in search? We are here to help bridge that information gap. We'll tell you what goes into local search and how you can harness its power for your business.

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WEBINAR: 5 Trends that Will Drive Your Profitability and Growth in 2018 Jan 24 - Online Customer habits and perceptions are rapidly evolving as new technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things go mainstream. New opportunities are opening up - but at the same time businesses of all sizes are under intense pressure to meet changing customer expectations. In this webinar on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm ET, you will learn five key trends that will drive profitability and growth in 2018, if businesses quickly leverage them and adapt to them, including: The Automation Revolution, Rise of Amazon, Expectations, The Instant Customer Service Trend, The DIY Dichotomy, Always-On Operations. Get ahead of the curve and lead in your marketplace, by understanding how to use these trends for growth and profit. Register today! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Pogo Wants to Simplify Insurance for Freelancers and Solopreneurs This week's Small Biz Spotlight shines on Pogo, a company that provides business insurance for self-employed folks. Here's what they'd do with $100k. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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2017 - Planning Edition Stuck on writing a solid business plan? Check out the article, inside our latest edition, from reporter Rob Starr. He goes over the 10 steps you need to take to write a solid and effective business plan today. Get your free copy now!

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How You Can Become a Cloud Service Provider

Newsletter | January 9, 2018

How to Become a Cloud Service Provider If you're an information technology (IT) services provider, or plan to become one, then there's no better time to invest in the cloud. According to IDC, public cloud services spending will reach $128 billion in 2017, an increase of 25.4 percent over 2016 and growth is predicted to continue for at least the next five years. Due to the way cloud licensing works, recurring revenue goes hand-in-hand with offering cloud services. From regular subscription fees to pay-as-you-go billing, providing cloud services enables you to create a steady stream of income. Add support payments to the mix and the cash flow scenario becomes even rosier. If you'd like to get a piece of this action, then here's some advice for your journey to become a cloud services provider.

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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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10 Ways to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

Newsletter | January 3, 2018

10 Ways to Prepare Your Business for a Natural Disaster Natural disasters can pose a number of challenges to your business. From employees who can't make it to the office to suppliers that can't deliver, roads and rails that get blocked, and ice that drags down power lines, disasters raise a number of hurdles to getting work done. What can a small business do? The answer is simple: prepare. You need to take steps like the 10 ways to prepare your business for a natural disaster highlighted in this video.

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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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