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Cloud and Mobile – Enabling the Small Business

Eric D. Brown

I just finished reading an article written by John Mason titled When Small Businesses Use Cloud and Mobile to Go Global ” over on IBM’s Smarter Planet Blog. The cloud brings a great deal of value to organizations, but even more-so to small businesses. I absolutely agree with this.

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How To Raise Funds For A Small Business Idea

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - How To Raise Funds For A Small Business Idea - Information Technology Blog. Got a great business idea but no money to get the ball rolling? Starting up and running a small business is no easy feat, and you will certainly need a lot more than a good idea and the capital. Investments.

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Cyber-Security Dangers of Repealing Net Neutrality

Galido

Net neutrality is the principle that governments have put in place directing Internet Service Providers (ISP) to treat all internet traffic the same. Due to the recent decision of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which resulted in the repealing net neutrality, ISPs will now have control of internet usage.

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‘Baby bond’ legislation aims to address wealth gaps in Washington state

GeekWire

One in ten Washington households have zero or negative net worth, while 36% have a net worth of $500,000 or more, the report found. We’re already seeing among the current generation that dreams of achieving homeownership, a competitive education, or starting a small business are seemingly beyond reach,” said Pellicciotti.

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Indie booksellers feeling ‘Boxed Out’ by Amazon respond with campaign targeting tech giant

GeekWire

Independent bookstores across the country put out the unwelcome mat for Amazon and the tech giant’s Prime Day shopping extravaganza this week, trying to call attention to the dire straits small businesses are facing during the pandemic. Amazon doubled its net profit this year. ??. ?? Amazon doubled its profits this year.

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Beyond pays $4.5M to acquire Zulily brand, plans to relaunch flash sale site later this year

GeekWire

He became famous for helping turn around failing small businesses when he starred on CNBC’s The Profit , which aired for eight seasons from 2013 to 2021. billion in 2023, down 19% year-over-year, and a net loss of $308 million. Lemonis was named executive chairman of Beyond last month. million shoppers.

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Telstra shifts focus from transformation to growth

TM Forum

. “We radically simplified our business for our customers and our employees,” says Penn. For example, the company reduced the number of consumer and small business plans it supported from 1,800 to 20. ” Changing skill sets.