Rob Starr
Small Business Trends
Toronto, ON, Canada
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How to Build an Email List
Learn strategies for how to build an email list so you can improve your interactions and improve the revenue of your digital marketing efforts. → Read More
Vaccine Passports: Should or Can Your Small Business Require Them?
Can your small business require employees and customers to show proof of vaccine against COVID-19? Here's some legal advice on the issue of vaccine passports. → Read More
Zoho Opens Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Program
The Zoho Small Business Emergency Subscription Assistance Program is helping companies affected by COVID-19 by letting customers use their apps for free. → Read More
Kabbage Insights Hopes to Keep Small Businesses Cash Positive
There’s a new tool watching your cash flow automatically. Kabbage Insights predicts and calculates cash flow patterns so your small business can target deficits and surpluses. It’s a great way to plan when to expand, downsize and ride the ups and downs of your market. What’s more, it’s free. Small Business Trends contacted David Snitkof, Head of Analytics and Data Strategy for Kabbage, to learn… → Read More
Shutterstock, iStock, and Playable Partner on New Email Video Marketing Service
A partnership between Playable, Shutterstock, and iStock brings ready-to-go videos to small businesses to use in video marketing campaigns. → Read More
Podium Changing the Way Local Businesses Process Payments
The new Podium Payments offering lets small businesses request customer payments via messaging tools for local businesses. → Read More
6 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About 5G in 2020
If you’re a small business that hasn’t gotten ready for 5G, the time is now. Here’s 6 things small business owners need to know about 5G in 2020. → Read More
Vimeo Create is a New AI-powered Suite Geared to SMBs
With the new Vimeo Create launch, small businesses can pick from expertly designed templates or start from scratch using unique footage and storyboards. → Read More
Can Incfile Really Help You Form a New LLC for Free
Incfile offers free LLC formation, a registered agent, compliance, and startup services in one place. All for $0 plus the state fee to start. → Read More
Why was Philadelphia the Place to Launch Tech Startup xtraCHEF?
xtraCHEF is a cloud-based, mobile restaurant management tool based in Philadelphia. Here's why it's a great place to launch a hospitality tech startup. → Read More
This Company Says It's the Airbnb of Boats
GetMyBoat, is a startup that calls itself the “Airbnb of Boats.” This app lets interested people rent boats in many different countries. → Read More
How One Entrepreneur Went from Getting Robbed to Being a Millionaire
The AquaVault story shows how filling a need in the marketplace, even if it's your own need, can lead to small business success. → Read More
Nimble Launches Update to Prospector 2.0 Application
The latest Nimble Prospector update allows small businesses to build contact lists from social media and websites. Here's the full list of new features. → Read More
ConstructReach Helps Employee Shortage in Construction Industry
80% percent of construction businesses are reporting a labor shortage. ConstructReach aims to help them engage a new generation of construction employees. → Read More
CuriousCheck Software Advisor Sorts Techn to Help SMBs Streamline
CuriousCheck software advisor simplifies the way businesses look for software and services by having them all in one place. → Read More
Report on Gig Worker Numbers reveals some surprises
This report on gig worker numbers reveals some surprising facts about the freelance economy and the truth about how it works. → Read More
accessiBe. Set and Forget AI Powered ADA Web Compliance Software
ADA web compliance is key as the number of people online grows, as do the lawsuits for failing to comply. Luckily, accessiBe is here to help. Here's how. → Read More
discussing politics in the workplace and how to discourage your employees
Discussing politics in the workplace can cause proplems for your business. Here's how to discourage it amoung your employees. → Read More
Demand for Small Business Advisory Services Growing, Reports MyBoard
Small business advisory services can help with financial management, cash flow difficulties, “profit leaks”, and more. Here's how they can help you. → Read More
CallJoy Announces Customizable AI Features for Small Businesses
The features of the latest CallJoy phone agent update offfers small businesses more scalability and automation. Here's how. → Read More