Retailers in the U.S. provide 42 million jobs and add more than $2.6 trillion to the GDP each year. Nearly 99 percent are small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, and about 95 percent are single-location stores. Until recently, few had access to sophisticated retail analytics. Yet national mega-retailers have spent millions to build out big data analytics using and other … [Read more...] about How Cloud Analytics Levels the Playing Field for Small Retailers
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How Small Businesses Can Use Big Data to Their Advantage
Most of the topics written about and discussed in relation to big data pertain to the potential insights and strategic gains that the field opens up for big businesses and international operators. But there are plenty of reasons why small businesses should be just as excited by the prospect of turning big data techniques and technologies to their advantage. Heres a look at some … [Read more...] about How Small Businesses Can Use Big Data to Their Advantage
5 Ways How SMEs can Benefit from Big Data Too
For small or medium businesses the idea of big data is often one that they side-line, believing it to be something that goes more closely with large companies. However, its clearly not the case. We want to demonstrate how SMEs can utilise it in their own industries and benefit greatly. Stay Focused On Your Business's Crucial Points If you want to drive the performance of your … [Read more...] about 5 Ways How SMEs can Benefit from Big Data Too
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Double Profits with the Cloud
The cloud has become one of the trendiest things in the business world. Companies of all sizes are talking about whether or not it is a good idea to shift any business processes into the cloud, use the cloud for collaboration, or otherwise start incorporating it into the workflow. Using the cloud means handing over control of data, which makes some businesses uncomfortable. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Small Businesses Can Double Profits with the Cloud
Drive Growth with Better Data – Tips for Small Businesses
Its the age of Big Data, digital shopping, social media, and mobile marketing. Companies of all sizes are diving into the online world to find new data, new opportunities and new ways to grow business. At the heart of good marketing is data. And when data drives your marketing, the average return on investment (ROI) is a whopping 224%! (VB Insight) Unfortunately, many small … [Read more...] about Drive Growth with Better Data – Tips for Small Businesses
