Issue 9 Volume 3 September 2007
Intuit and the Institute For The Future have released the second installment of their Future of Small Business project highlighting technology and the small business. According to the study, technology will play an even larger part on the success of small business than it does today.
The report focuses on three key trends:
1. The Connected World: Small Business Management On My Time, On My Terms.
2. Beyond Web 2 .0: Technology Fuels Small Business Formation, Operations, and Innovation.
3. Small Business Marketing: The Mindset Shifts from Push to Pull.
Click here to read the full report:"Intuit Future of Small Business Report: Technology Trends and Small Business,"
Concerto Networks can help bring your business into the future and address any needs you have for connectivity, mobile access, security, and marketing your business with an online presence. Contact us today to learn more including our remote service options.
If you own a small business you can certainly appreciate the long hours it requires to keep your business growing, all the while trying to create a life/work balance. But a recent article describes that although the hours might be longer, small business owners often are putting in happier hours as they are more in control of their destiny and feel passionate about their work. Read more here: Sun-Sentinel.com
Technology Watch: IT Expertise a Key to SMB Success
A new survey, from CDW Corp., finds that the strategic use of technology is one of the biggest obstacles for small business growth, and one of the most important keys to success.
CDW surveyed 152 business executives or business owners who had successfully grown their small business into a medium-sized company with 100 employees or more.
Thirty-eight percent of respondents said managing technology was a major challenge. The only challenge that surpassed IT was recruitment and retention of employees, noted by 52% of respondents. Understanding customer needs, covering external costs of doing business and establishing and maintaining financial controls were very minor in terms of what they found challenging.
Source: IT expertise helps small businesses grow, SearchSMB.com
Concerto Networks Announces Growth of Franchise Network with Award of First Ireland Single Unit Franchise
Concerto Networks, Inc., a San Diego headquartered company with franchise locations throughout the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom (UK) announced further expansion within Ireland. Concerto Networks Master Franchise Owner, Michael Cotter, has announced the award of the first franchisee within Ireland to serve Galway and surrounding areas. The proud Franchise Owner, James Faherty, plans to begin operations of his technology solutions franchise in the fall of 2007.
Congratulations to this newest member to join the growing international franchise network. James brings a wealth of business, technology and leadership experience to his new post.
From Left to Right: James Faherty, Franchise Owner and Michael Cotter,
Master Franchise Owner, Ireland
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About Concerto Networks®
Concerto Networks, Inc. is an international franchise business providing professional, consistent-quality computer and business technology solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Concerto Networks goes beyond simple troubleshooting and repair, providing the same holistic approach to IT support and director level management enjoyed by large companies, while offering significant savings and value to SMBs. The company's model is to build an international business technology solutions network with the expertise, processes, systems and support necessary to provide superlative service to SMBs. Franchises are independently owned and operated by experienced business and technology professionals.
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