Generating and retaining customers is the lifeblood of every small business in the world. Which is why it’s no surprise that business owners find marketing the #1 biggest challenge. We recently ran a survey with 304 business owners to uncover their biggest interests and challenges when running a business. Around 33% said marketing was their […]
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If you already provide data storage, analytics, security and other services as part of your cloud offerings, integrating Artificial Intelligence or AI can excite your customers and provide opportunities for new revenue streams. Why AI? Because it is a transformative technology which is slated to change the way virtually every industry sector does business —
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When was the last time you upgraded your phone or your computer? Chances are, it’s been within the last couple of years so you can keep up with the latest technology. Now, when was the last time you upgraded your point-of-sale system (POS)? If you have to think about it — and especially if you
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Running a business from home can feel like a disadvantage, but it’s no secret that the way small businesses operate is changing – remote work is more prevalent than ever. It’s very possible to sustain a business from home as successfully as from any office. The key to competing with larger, more established businesses is
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Optimism is high among small business owners, with revenue and staff growth on the mind of many in the U.S. This was one of the findings of TD Bank’s annual Small Business Survey, which found 53% of small businesses planned to grow in 2018, up from 46% in 2017. The number of small business owners
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Online lending continues to make a big impact on small business growth. A recent study conducted by NDP Analytics found that every $1 borrowed by small businesses produces $3.79 of gross output in local communities. It sums up to nearly $40 billion in economic growth across the United States, generating close to 400,000 new jobs
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You want to be as hands-on in your businesses as possible, but sometimes delegating certain tasks to other people is the best solution. Answering your own phones, for example, is one of those tasks that’s better handled by a receptionist or answering service. If you’re answering your own calls yourself instead of delegating to a
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Usefulness Functionality Price Ooma Office is an easy to install and manage small business phone system. Affordably priced, it’s able to scale with your growing company Ooma Office is a complete small business phone system that offers a virtual receptionist, conference call hosting, multi-device access, number porting, and much more; all at a price your
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The trend is clear. The use of mobile devices to go online has outstripped computer usage. In 2015, Google for the first time announced more searches were taking place on mobile than on desktop in 10 countries — including the U.S. Then eMarketer noted that 83% of Internet users use a mobile phone to go
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If you’re looking to change your business phone system, you know the importance of choosing the right one–a phone call is often the only bridge connecting you from your clients, after all. You also know the dizzying number of options there are to choose from, each with different features and prices. To help you along
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