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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

GeekWire

GeekWire Photo / Charlotte Schubert) A good idea, preliminary data, and credentials in the field are all key components of landing a small business grant from the U.S. SBIR (small business innovation research) and STTR (small business technology transfer) awards account for the vast majority of U.S.

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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

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Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses.

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Facebook combines Messenger and Instagram chats in new app for small businesses

The Verge

Facebook is launching a new app to let small business owners manage pages and profiles across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, COO Sheryl Sandberg announced in a blog post Thursday. Much of this cross-posting functionality already is available for admins of Instagram business accounts linked to Facebook Pages.

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Amazon’s new back-to-office policy is welcome news to small businesses around Seattle HQ

GeekWire

Shannon Rau, owner of the daycare, indoor dog park and human bar called Martha’s Garden , called it “great news” for her 2-year-old small business on 9th Avenue North in the heart of Amazonia adjacent to downtown Seattle. “Our whole plan was kind of based on having the Amazon crowd here,” Rau said.

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Is Social Media Right For Your Small Business?

Cloud Musings

Everyone from pre-teens to granddads, does social media today. While the personal value of this modern convenience seems obvious to most, the task of proving the channel’s worth to a business can be very challenging. companies with 100 or more employees that were surveyed are using social media for marketing purposes.

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How To Improve Your Small Business

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Information Technology Blog - - How To Improve Your Small Business - Information Technology Blog. Managing a small business is a tough job but can also be a very rewarding career. Your small business will quickly experience more success when you come up with and properly execute a strategic marketing plan.

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How to Grow Your Small Business by Investing in Tech

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Information Technology Blog - - How to Grow Your Small Business by Investing in Tech - Information Technology Blog. Many small business owners are hesitant to put money into technology. Think about how important your data is. That’s what happens to 60 percent of small businesses who fall victim to a cyberattack.