A new browser extension allows small businesses to build contact lists from social media and websites in seconds. Nimble Prospector 2.0 also lets you target businesses using company profiles and manage relationships. As a result, you can gather actionable insights when you’re on the go. Or from wherever you work. Nimble Prospector Update Small Business […]
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Eighty percent of construction businesses are reporting a labor shortage. The industry is also dealing with a lack of tech innovation. A construction industry workforce development company is looking to tackle both issues in a new way. Small Business Trends contacted Paul Robinson, CEO of ConstructReach, to find out more. Engaging the Next Generation of Construction
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act drastically cut the corporate tax rate. But it also introduced the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The QBI offers a way to lower the effective tax rate on the profits of owners of pass-through entities. These include sole proprietorships (including independent contractors), partnerships, limited liability companies, and S corporations.
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Are you at a loss on how to improve your team’s sales performance? Especially in the world of B2B marketing and lead generation, making sales doesn’t just happen overnight. Closing B2B sales for major accounts is often a long-term process. For example, it involves building relationships, researching, identifying key decision makers and stakeholders. You must
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If your business struggles, you might see it as a sign you should pivot. Jack Dorsey wisely pivoted his podcast platform Odeo. Dorsey’s startup became Twitter — after suffocating in the shadow of iTunes as just another podcast platform. But pivots don’t provide a surefire route to success. Before you tap the brakes and change
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Are you having a retail or hospitality business? Are you searching for ways to boost your productivity? If yes, then the latest cloud solutions from HP Inc. can help you. HP Cloud Services for Retail and Hospitality Businesses HP recently announced cloud services (HP Engage Console and HP Engage Catalog) for retailers and hospitality operators.
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Building a good company culture takes work. It becomes one of the keys to small business success. But suppose something’s not right?Does your company culture leave something to be desired? You could find yourself in danger of losing valuable talent and customers. How to Change Company Culture Check these five tips on how to change
Now small business owners can tweak a virtual agent’s voice and choose what it says to customers who call. Cloud based CallJoy recently announced a CallJoy phone agent update that promises more scalability and automation to make these upgrades possible. Small Business Trends contacted Bob Summers, CallJoy’s general manager, to learn more. “CallJoy is an
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Some businesses are born out of a lifelong dream of entrepreneurship. Others come about due to a more urgent need. Corwin Drywall Contracting is an example of the latter. They set out with a vision to provide quality service and workmanship. Co-owner and founder Steve Comstock set out on his own because he was laid
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Do you have a comprehensive view of your ecosystem? Meaning, do you know your market, customers, competitors, suppliers, trends and more? One way you can have this 360-degree view is with competitive intelligence (CI). And according to the Crayon 2020 State of Competitive Intelligence Report, a whopping 94% of businesses are investing in CI. The
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