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Newsletter | September 17, 2019

You're Just 3 Minutes Away From the Opportunity to Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! We need your input to get insight into the best energy-saving practices for small business. After you complete the survey, you'll also have a chance to enter your name into a random drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift card. In November of 2019, we'll release the Small Business Energy Survey results and you'll be able to find out exactly how you stack up against your peers. Read More >>

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Vermont Small Businesses Lead the Nation for Revenue Growth 7 Secrets to a Successful Pop-up Shop Chick-Fil-A Success Shows Brand's Ability to Triumph Over PR Problems Uber and Lyft Drivers May Soon Be Employees in California - While Entrepreneurs Hotly Debate Where Can You Get Employee Uniforms for Your Business?

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Free seminar: Learn how to optimize your business (San Francisco, CA) Oct 15 - San Francisco, CA Join us to learn how one complete view of your business, with apps that effortlessly integrate, can enhance your productivity, increase customer satisfaction, and help you effectively collaborate with staff, partners, and investors. Our free educational seminar will cover basics of the Zoho One platform, plus tips, tricks, and best practices to help optimize your business.Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

Spotlight: American Cuckoo Clock Company Makes Time for a New Tradition The American Cuckoo Clock Company is bringing back traditional clocks with a new twist. Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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Ignoring Workplace Harassment Could Destroy Your Business

Newsletter | September 10, 2019

Ignoring Workplace Harassment Could Destroy Your Business Workplace harassment was thrust into global consciousness following the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, and rightfully so. There's no place for it in any business, whether it's coming from leadership or occurring amongst employees. Unfortunately, many companies still don't address the issue head on. If there is a culture of harassment in your business, it can have a significant impact on your business in ways you might not consider. Read More >>

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10 Places to Find Instagram Influencers Fed Says Overall Economy is Healthy, Unemployment Still at a Low 3.7% Freelance Site Fiverr Launches Ecommerce Services For Small Businesses 10 Rules Small Businesses Must Follow as a Result of Email Spam Laws Burned by a Marketing Agency? You're Not Alone

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Free seminar: Learn how to optimize your business (San Francisco, CA) Oct 15 - San Francisco, CA Join us to learn how one complete view of your business, with apps that effortlessly integrate, can enhance your productivity, increase customer satisfaction, and help you effectively collaborate with staff, partners, and investors. Our free educational seminar will cover basics of the Zoho One platform, plus tips, tricks, and best practices to help optimize your business. Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

In the Spotlight: TopLine Film Brings Video to the Surface TopLine Film has found a niche as video continues to grow. Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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How This Business Saved 20 Hours a Week With One Technology

Newsletter | September 3, 2019

How a Small Business Saved 20 Hours Per Week With This One Technology Traditional small businesses may be hesitant to dip their toe into new technology. But for 5P Consulting, technology is the very business of their business. 5P Consulting's mission is to optimize organizations and drive them to improve business productivity through process and technology. After investing in the right customer relationship management system for their small business, 5P Consulting experienced incredible business growth - 998% ROI to be exact. Read More >>

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Quickbooks Payroll Adds New Feature to Simplify Health Insurance Alexa Blueprints You Can Use for Your Small Business 5 Cost Cutting Hacks For Small Businesses Small Business Cost Cutting Secrets Revealed 29% of Small Businesses Spend Less Than $1,000 on IT Security Annually

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Best SMB Awards Sep 04 - Online Does your product or service stand-out in the crowded marketplace for Small Business? The B2SMB Institute invites any enterprise that markets, sells and delivers products and/or services to Small Businesses to submit their entry for the 2019 Best2SMB Awards. We'll be awarding excellence and achievement in three categories: Best2SMB Product or Service Offering, Best2SMB Innovation, Best2SMB Brand of the Year. We will also be awarding our first-ever Best2SMB Hall of Fame recipient. Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

Spotlight: Balodana Clothing Marketplace May be the Perfect Fit for Discerning Shoppers Baldona has a new way to buy clothes. Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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Need Great Business Advice? Check Out Our Magazines!

Newsletter | August 27, 2019

Check Out Our Small Business Magazines! Looking for some great business advice? Check out our small business magazines. Selections from the BEST content of Small Business Trends packaged into digital magazines. Read More >>

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When Contacting Your Business, Generation Z Prefers Phones Over Social Media Best Event Management Software and Apps for Small Businesses How to Buy a Business Online Business on a Budget: These 10 Ideas Require Little Investment 12 Small Business Tips from Podcasts Used by the Pros

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TWITTER CHAT: How to Attract and Retain Customers Aug 27 - Online Join in a Twitter chat on how to attract and retain customers at 3PM ET on August 27, 2019. The SBA will be sharing tips and resources to help you start, grow, expand, or recover your small business. Follow along with the hashtag #SBAChat. See you there! Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

Spotlight: Optmira Marketing Masters the Art of Helping Creative Businesses If you are a creative looking for marketing services, Optmira Marketing might be the ticket. Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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What Small Businesses Can Learn From The USWNT

Here are just a few things small businesses can learn from the #USWNT

Newsletter | August 20, 2019

What Small Businesses Can Learn From the US Women's National Soccer Team As someone who feels strongly about teaching girls about teamwork and the importance of helping each other, it's been rewarding to see the USWNT's victory parade on Broadway and to watch them on the Espy awards and late-night television. Although they've taken women's soccer to new levels of popularity, the influence of the team is expanding far beyond the field — they are driving the equality conversation, championing equal pay, and motivating a new generation of athletes and advocates. Read More >>

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How to Choose a Bank for Your Small Business How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant and Avoid Accessibility Lawsuits How Can Brick and Mortar Stores Compete with Online Retailers? 12 Techniques for Making Business Travel More Affordable 6 Amazing Twitter Hacks Every Small Business Owner Should Know

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TWITTER CHAT: How to Attract and Retain Customers Aug 27 - Online Join in a Twitter chat on how to attract and retain customers at 3PM ET on August 27, 2019. The SBA will be sharing tips and resources to help you start, grow, expand, or recover your small business. Follow along with the hashtag #SBAChat. See you there! Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

In the Spotlight: Maya X Kiwi Gets Creative Selling DIY Watercolor Kits Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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Give Your Business a Shot of Enthusiasm

Does your business feel a little boring these days? Are things flagging a bit?

Newsletter | August 13, 2019

Pizzazz Gone? Give Your Business a Shot of Enthusiasm Does your business feel a little boring these days? Are things flagging a bit? Trust me, I know that feeling! From time to time I've had it. It's common for energy in business to ebb and flow. If your business is going through one of those low-energy periods, I have good news: it's a normal thing. It happens and it's usually temporary. I partnered with Microsoft 365 and shared 5 easy-to-follow tips on The Growth Center, to give a dash of enthusiasm to your business. Read More >>

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96% of Self-Employed Professionals Don't Want "Regular Jobs" Ciara is a Virtual Assistant Exclusively for Inside Sales Reps Why Small Instagram Influencers Are Better for Your Business CRM Secrets Revealed: What Your Small Business Really Needs Best Business Credit Card Tips: Dos and Don'ts

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TWITTER CHAT: How to Attract and Retain Customers Aug 27 - Online Join in a Twitter chat on how to attract and retain customers at 3PM ET on August 27, 2019. The SBA will be sharing tips and resources to help you start, grow, expand, or recover your small business. Follow along with the hashtag #SBAChat. See you there! Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

In the Spotlight: Maya X Kiwi Gets Creative Selling DIY Watercolor Kits Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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Check Out Our New Magazine Format on Flipboard

Newsletter | August 6, 2019

Check Out Our New Magazine Format on Flipboard! Hey! Have you heard that our magazine is now available in a new easy-to-read smart format on Flipboard? Check it out and follow us on Flipboard for more! Read More >>

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50 Businesses Every Small Town Needs Adobe Launches New Product to Help Digitize Small Businesses How to Use Seasonal Products to Boost Sales 15 Scarcity Marketing Tactics That Will Boost Your Sales Smart Tech Benefits Home Businesses in These 3 Ways

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Listening to the Voice of the Customer Oct 16 - Chicago, Illinois Led by veteran product development and market research experts, this course will introduce Voice of the Customer (VOC) market research and teach you to use it to accelerate innovation in business-to-business markets. The workshop uses a lively, interactive format with numerous hands-on activities and practice exercises to build skills and will also expose you to the latest applications of these techniques in areas such as machine learning and journey mapping. Discount Code: SMALLBIZ ($100 Off) Learn More >> Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

Small Business Spotlight

In the Spotlight: Woofie's Makes Animal Care its Pet Project Read More >> Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

Book Review

Engagement Fundraising Attracts Donors Using Digital Marketing Tactics Here is how marketers should start using today's technology to raise funds for nonprofits. Read More >> Check out more books!

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