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Small Business, Big Data: How AI is Changing the Game

Tom Spencer

Small businesses are increasingly tapping into the power of AI to drive growth, enhance efficiency, and improve customer service. This article examines how AI is affecting small businesses and discusses the hurdles that need to be overcome to fully embrace this transformative technology.

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Ten Ways to Boost Cash Flow as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

This article was written by Gabrielle Fontaine , PB, ASBC, and the founder of BookkeepingDirect, an accounting and business consulting firm for small businesses. Founded in 2003, BookkeepingDirect helps small consulting firms achieve freedom from financial stress so they can do their best work.

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How Small Businesses Can Attract Holiday Shoppers in a Downturn

Harvard Business

Seven strategies to stay competitive and draw in customers — even when budgets are tight.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Even if your pricing strategy is to use a fixed price or to use a hybrid approach (part fixed, part variable), use your base rate as the building block and to sanity check your package pricing. People who market themselves as independent professionals and operate as small businesses can charge more than those who work as subcontractors.

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How To Grow Your Small Business Exponentially

Henry DeVries

Here are some of the top business development growth secrets he has learned since founding his company in 2017. Justin Breen preaches the gospel of exponential growth.

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Small Business Branding Icons: What Small Business Can Learn.

Women in Consulting

Learn more » White Papers & Resources: Empower Event Participants with Social Media Success with Independent Fundraising Events Nonprofit Social Media Strategy The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving Nonprofit Industry Research » view all white papers. © 2012 Blackbaud, Inc.

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Scaling a Midsize Startup

Harvard Business

The “mighty-middle” segment of startups falls between venture-scale unicorns and small businesses. Enabled by internet tools, global advertising, and affordable tech, mighty-middle businesses often bootstrap, use contractors, and require entrepreneurs to acquire diverse skills.