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Six E-Commerce Essentials for Running Your SMB in the Cloud

If you had the ability to change anything about how your small or medium business (SMB) sells online, what would you do? For some owners such as yourself, they might want a website with better uptime and payment systems that detect fraudulent transactions. Others might be laser-focused on how many of their visitors are actually […]

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How to Measure the ROI of Your Small Business’s Cloud Workflows

What would you do with an extra 20 percent in annual profits? For many small businesses, gains like that are the difference between surviving and thriving. Yet, what if we told you the cloud could deliver a significant return on investment and you just didn’t have the visibility to see it? Chances are, as a […]

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How One SMB Automates Content Localization with Generative Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge enriches our lives. There’s always something more that we can learn about the world around us, our cultures, and histories—even our futures. MagellanTV is a documentary streaming service committed to helping its viewers access stories that contribute to a lifetime of learning. Founded in 2018, this small business is based in Armonk, New York, […]

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Exploring Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Small Businesses

The conversation around generative artificial intelligence has sparked both excitement and skepticism. The potential of AI is undeniable, with applications like chatbots improving customer service and machine learning algorithms detecting fraud or predicting equipment failures. But there’s often a gap between the hype and practical applications, leaving small or medium businesses (SMBs) wondering whether they […]

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The Power of Cloud Storage for Small and Medium Businesses: Unlocking Efficiency and Security

In today’s digital age, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and safeguard valuable data. One solution that has emerged as a game-changer for SMBs is cloud computing. With its unparalleled flexibility, accessibility, and security features, cloud storage has revolutionized the way SMBs manage and store their critical […]

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How to Do a Cloud Cybersecurity Checkup for Your SMB in 2024: Benefits, Checklists, Requirements, and More

Each year, you likely visit your physician for an annual physical to make sure your health is intact or conditions are manageable. Much like your own health, your small or medium business’s (SMB) IT status should also be regularly evaluated. Regular security checkups are vital to identify issues, protect sensitive data, enable compliance, maintain business […]

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Should My SMB Build or Buy its Own CRM? Pros, Cons, and Practical Use Cases

Did you know that according to business.com, 83 percent of small businesses reported a positive return on investment after adopting customer relationship management (CRM) software, with an impressive 87 percent emphasizing the “very important” role it plays in their company’s management? According to the same study, nearly 90 percent of businesses using CRM view it […]

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Podcast Series: A Few Takeaways About the Cloud That Impact Your Small Business

Editorial note: Ahead in the Cloud: The Technology Podcast for Business Leaders is an Amazon Web Services podcast, hosted by SMB technology consultant (and Forbes technology columnist) Gene Marks and Ben Schreiner, AWS’ Head of Business Innovation and GTM for US Commercial Sales. It explores the latest cloud technologies and trends that small and medium […]

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Accelerate Time to Market and Business Growth with an Automated Software-as-a-Service Platform

The promise of software delivered seamlessly over the internet once seemed like a distant dream. Yet today, companies large and small rely on cloud-based apps for everything from collaboration, to project management to finance, and more. But transitioning from traditional software site licensing to a modern delivery model poses complex challenges. How can software vendors […]