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2011: The Year of the Online SMB

Biznology

Because this is my last post here at Mike's Biznology blog for 2010, I am going to do something that I never ever do—make some predictions for upcoming year. I am declaring 2011 the Year of the Online SMB. For the uninitiated, SMBs are small and medium businesses. Image by Getty Images via @daylife. by Frank Reed.

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SMB IT Spending Recovers: Looking for ROI and Diagnostic Guidance

The ROI Guy

released its second annual Microsoft SMB/Partner Insight Report and the study shows that although SMBs remain concerned about the business climate, most will increase technology spending in 2010, highlighting the role of IT as a strategic business tool in this crucial sector of the global economy. Microsoft Corp.

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SMB a New Year Bright Spot for IT Sales and Marketing?

The ROI Guy

As a result, several analyst firms have dropped their spending outlooks, and are predicting tight IT budgets for the New Year. According to SpiceWorks latest State of SMB IT report, there was a 9% increase in second half 2011 budget forecasts, the highest planned budget uptick over the past two years. But the news is NOT all bad.

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Supporting Small Business Saturday with 2020-Conscious Marketing

Moz

Conscious spending with the community can contribute to neighborhood sustainability.” — Christine Araquel, The Park’s Finest. In 2020, it’s time to turn up the local SEO industry’s dial on conscious spending. American Express created Small Business Saturday in 2010 in response to the Great Recession. Posted by MiriamEllis.

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SEO Myths That Will Probably Kill Your Rankings in 2021

BenchmarkONE

This myth is common among SMB business owners who are aware that they need SEO but aren’t willing to spend the time and resources required for its continual development. . Google announced in 2010 that page speed is a critical ranking factor. SEO is a One-Time Task. SEO is a continuous process. Page Speed Isn’t Important .

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Tom Pisello: The ROI Guy: New TCO Calculator: EMC SMB Virtual.

The ROI Guy

Thursday, January 20, 2011 New TCO Calculator: EMC SMB Virtual Solutions Advisor EMC wanted a quick way for small / medium business IT executives and buyers to quantify how virtualized data center solutions could help drive capital cost savings, operations and application management savings and improved resiliency. Latest Research.

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How Your Agency Can Add Value and Minimize Risk for Small Businesses

Hubspot

Basedon on a recent Gartner CMO Spend Survey , marketing budgets now account for 12% of company revenue, a steady increase from 2010. One of the best ways to work with a SMB is to determine the smallest amount of money required to obtain a new lead. Create a Great Friendship Between Your Agency and SMB.