Successful digital adoption is now do-or-die for small businesses For successful digital adoption, small business owners need to understand how technology can impact their business [source: Information Age] Users and consumers are shifting more of their daily activities to digital thanks to the boom of mobile computing and connectivity. Nearly half of the world’s population
Did you know that there are more than 30 million businesses in the United States? Because small business owners have plenty of competition, it’s crucial to pay attention to the latest business news and trends. By doing this, you can grow your company’s sales, better serve your customers, and operate more effectively. [source: For a
If you think economists are souring on the outlook for 2020, try talking to a local business owner. The National Association for Business Economics pared its forecast for gross domestic product growth on Monday, saying the consensus now pegs the increase at 1.8 percent next year, down from the 2.1 percent predicted in a June
Small businesses hoping to make waves in today’s digital economy are sending out leaky canoes in a race against powerboats, according to a recent report. The Score Association (Herndon, VA), released figures showing only 51 percent of small businesses have Websites, despite the fact that 97 percent of consumers search for products and services online.
Small Business Saturday started as an American Express initiative to encourage consumers to shop small and local during the holiday season. But it is now a key piece of the major holiday shopping day trifecta. Eighty-eight million people have shown up to “shop small” since 2010. [source: Entrepreneur] Personally, I think small businesses should be