Celebrate National Small Business Week with Better Connectivity
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Honoring Small Businesses Nationwide During National Small Business Week
America’s small businesses have a huge impact on the economy. According to the Chamber of Commerce, small companies create 1.5 million jobs every year, accounting for 64% of new jobs in the country.
During National Small Business Week, we’re excited to honor the entrepreneurship that drives local business. Broadband is a key component of the business toolkit, opening the world up for business in a whole new way. We hope you spend the first week of May making the most of the National Small Business Week summits, webinars, and business plan lessons available to you, and we hope you choose broadband to make those connections as strong and dependable as possible.
From coast to coast, entrepreneurs are gearing up for National Small Business Week and all the opportunities it brings. From attending educational webinars and free virtual summits to working on their business operations, there are so many ways small business owners can make the most of this exciting time.
This week is your chance to learn from the marketing campaigns and business operations of successful entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to the way you make connections—both with your customers and with your broadband service. Below, we’ll give you some valuable ways to boost your small business during National Small Business Week 2024, plus reasons why the most successful entrepreneurs are choosing broadband for better, stronger connections across the board.
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6 Ways to Make Connections During National Small Business Week
Attend the Virtual Summit and Webinars
Participate in Award Ceremonies
Network, Network, Network
Offer Promotional Opportunities
Engage in or Host Local Events
Partner with Local Broadband Providers
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Why Small Businesses Choose Broadband
Broadband has become an undeniable force in the modern business environment, allowing high-speed communication across formats like video, text, pictures, and voice. Cable companies are leading the way, accounting for about two-thirds of the total broadband connections in the U.S. With broadband, American small businesses can access affordable and effective tools to grow and thrive.
Here’s how broadband services help your business stay connected, especially during National Small Business Week:
Fast Internet
Broadband provides high-speed internet access, which is crucial for efficient communication and connectivity. This allows businesses to interact more effectively with customers, suppliers, and employees, regardless of their geographical locations, and it makes it possible to attend online events.
Access to Online Markets
With broadband, small businesses can access and compete in larger markets beyond their local area. This includes engaging in e-commerce, which can significantly broaden their customer base and sales opportunities that may arise during networking events.
Improved Productivity
High-speed internet enables faster data processing, access to cloud services, and the use of productivity-enhancing tools that rely on strong internet connectivity. This can lead to more efficient business operations and reduced operational costs.
Flexibility and Remote Work
Broadband facilitates the adoption of flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting and remote work. This is particularly helpful for attracting and retaining skilled workers, and for maintaining operations during disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Engagement
Broadband allows businesses to actively engage in digital marketing and social media, which are critical for brand building, customer engagement, and marketing campaigns, especially during National Small Business Week.
Access to Business Resources and Support
Broadband provides small businesses with easier access to business resources, training, and government services, which are increasingly provided online.
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Broadband Is Your Game Changer
Broadband provides a cost-effective way to launch businesses and overcome the obstacles that once made start-up business models seem impossible. Thanks to broadband, businesses can now conduct activities such as live videoconferencing and fast e-commerce, making it possible for millions of business owners to survive and thrive in a challenging era. Such capabilities were not possible in the early days of the Internet when slow modems and low-capacity phone lines limited the technology's potential.
Not to mention, it can also open new doors.
“Over the eight years since our last two studies, the Internet has made business formation a much more democratic process,” says John Deighton, the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration Emeritus, Harvard Business School, in a recent study. “Not only large firms, but also large numbers of small firms and individuals, now have the platforms and tools to find customers, engage with them, and transact.”