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By Sandeep BabuNews

4 in 6 Encore Entrepreneurs Earn More Than Their Expectations, Reports a Survey

Are you thinking about starting your own business but putting off the idea because you just crossed fifty? If yes, then you're making a big mistake. According to the latest Hiscox report, 68% of encore entrepreneurs (who start at fifty) earn more than what they used to do in their previous job. 'When to leap in...

By Sandeep BabuNews

1 in 3 Small Business Owners Used Digital/Online Tools to Grow Sales Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has affected most small businesses. With changes in consumer behavior, businesses are still trying to adapt to the new normal. If you're finding it difficult to stay afloat, you should start boosting your business's online presence. According to Facebook US State of Small Business Report 2020, 34% of small businesses increased their...

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Changes in Consumer Behavior Inspired Retailers and Restaurants to Use Technology, Reports Square Study

COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior. Now, more and more people are expecting seamless digital experiences across industries. This means companies have to adopt the latest tools and technology to delight customers who are increasingly becoming digital-savvy. According to the latest Square study, retailers and restaurants are adapting to consumer behavior changes and turning to technology...

By Sandeep BabuNews

Waze Introduces New Ad Features to Help Small Business Owners

Are you in search of effective yet economical adverting solutions for your small business? If yes, then new ad offerings from Waze would amaze you. Waze, a popular GPS navigation software app, recently announced a host of updates to its ad starter package to help small business owners efficiently run local advertising on its platforms...

By Sandeep BabuNews

America’s SBDC to Celebrate SBDC Day on March 17, 2021

Small businesses are not small in the United States. According to the data from SBA, small businesses comprise 99.9% of all firms in the US. What’s more, small businesses make 97.5% of all exporters in the country. So we can say small businesses are the growth driver of the US economy. But who drives...

By Sandeep BabuNews

Self Service Advertising – Walmart, Hulu – Chasing Small Businesses

If you’re thinking about exploring other ad platforms beyond Facebook and Google, you have more options now than ever. With their self-service advertising tools, new players like Hulu and Walmart are trying to lure small business owners to run effective advertising campaigns. The Ad Market Has Become Super Competitive PC: Walmart Advertising is an age-old practice to...

By Sandeep BabuNews

3 in 5 Small Businesses Don’t Inform their Customers About Third-party Data Collection, Reports Survey

If you're thinking about ways to win your customers' trust, you should strictly consider safeguarding your customers' data. According to the latest survey conducted by CRM Essentials and commissioned by Zoho, 62% of small businesses don't inform customers that they are allowing tracking codes from third parties on their websites. What's more surprising is that...

By Morgan GertlerNews

National Car Rental: Extending Loyalty Benefits by a Full Year

Travel has looked very different over the last several months. While big vacations and trips had to be rescheduled or reworked, many people still enjoy time away by taking a ride to explore new areas and spend time outside. City dwellers and suburbanites alike have packed up the car for day trips and long...

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How Keap Encourages Success During COVID-19 [Bonus Tips Included]

The coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc on most small businesses. Disrupted supply chain, reduced customer demand, and dried cashflow were just a few of the many implications of COVID-19. Though small businesses are now recovering, it was a bumpy ride for the first few months - during and post lockdowns. Keap Going Small Business Grant Contest...