Technology enables small businesses to grow and thrive. Tech provides small businesses and entrepreneurs with the tools and solutions to reach customers efficiently, find talent, and improve customer service. Learn more in this week’s Tech At Work.
How Tech is Helping Small Businesses Succeed
eBay’s Small Online Business Inclusive Global Trade Report found that the small business sellers on its platform are able to expand their reach beyond their local market and export to far more countries than traditional businesses.
Apple introduced Apple Business Connect, a free tool that makes it easier for customers to find businesses using Apple Maps and allows businesses to create a customized place card with promotions, directions, reservations, and other information and services.
Amazon has invested more than $1 billion and has more than 15,000 employees dedicated to protecting its stores and selling partners, including small businesses, from counterfeit, fraud, and other forms of abuse.
Visa shared five trends that are driving small business success in 2023, including how to win the war for talent with heart, closing the digital equity gap, putting trust and security at the top of the agenda, a 360-degree approach to digitization, and the importance of being agile.
Amazon has invested more than $1 billion and has more than 15,000 employees dedicated to protecting its stores and selling partners, including small businesses, from counterfeit, fraud, and other forms of abuse.
Visa shared five trends that are driving small business success in 2023, including how to win the war for talent with heart, closing the digital equity gap, putting trust and security at the top of the agenda, a 360-degree approach to digitization, and the importance of being agile.
PayPal highlighted how one entrepreneur is leveraging his experience to help other businesses grow and overcome the challenges entrepreneurs face.
Coursera outlined several common home business ideas, shared tips on how to get started, and provided considerations to help entrepreneurs pick the business that best fits their needs.
Intuit offered tips to help small businesses succeed.
Carta launched “Cap Table 101,” a comprehensive course designed to teach founders and entrepreneurs the fundamentals of cap tables.
Steve Case, TechNet Executive Council member and Chairman and CEO of Revolution, shared why partnerships between small businesses and large companies will play a crucial role in innovating healthcare and other industries.
What’s New in Tech
Pinterest Announces New Safety Tools and Parental Controls
Pinterest introduced new tools to enhance safety on the platform for teens. The features include private by default, no contact without consent, parental support, and other measures to help keep teens safe on the platform and protect their emotional well-being.
Before You Start the Weekend
Etsy is helping small businesses get discovered by more buyers more frequently and is committed to aiding businesses in their growth and success.