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Elizabeth: We're back. It's the Small Biz Ahead Podcast and it's our series on the latest and greatest small business technology. This is volume two.

Gene: You're not going to ask me what I had for lunch today are you?

Elizabeth: No.

Gene: I just want to make sure. Okay.

Elizabeth: I ate lunch with you. I know what you had for lunch.

Gene: It was a salad. It was delicious. It was a very good salad.

Elizabeth: Alright, so after we hear from our sponsor, Gene is going to illuminate us on all the small business technology that you can use to make your business more efficient.

TOPIC: Small Business Technology

Gene: Shall we talk tech?

Elizabeth: Let's talk tech. I'm ready.

Gene: Yep. Recently, this happens every quarter, but recently a company called Sensor Tower puts out their listing of the world's most downloaded apps, mobile apps, okay? So, let's talk mobile apps, non-gaming apps, cause we're not including them. First of all, I want to go through these top 10 apps and let's see first of all if you can pick out something in common but I also want to point out something about what they all have in common, right?

First of all, of the top five, number one is WhatsApp.

Elizabeth: Okay, so these are apps that...

Gene: For your mobile device.

Elizabeth: That are non-gaming apps.

Gene: Non-gaming.

Elizabeth: And these are the downloaded by business owners?

In episode 53, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks dive into the latest and greatest tech that all small business owners should know about.

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99 New Small Business Ideas

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Elizabeth: We're back. It's the Small Biz Ahead Podcast and it's our series on the latest and greatest small business technology. This is volume two.

Gene: You're not going to ask me what I had for lunch today are you?

Elizabeth: No.

Gene: I just want to make sure. Okay.

Elizabeth: I ate lunch with you. I know what you had for lunch.

Gene: It was a salad. It was delicious. It was a very good salad.

Elizabeth: Alright, so after we hear from our sponsor, Gene is going to illuminate us on all the small business technology that you can use to make your business more efficient.

TOPIC: Small Business Technology

Gene: Shall we talk tech?

Elizabeth: Let's talk tech. I'm ready.

Gene: Yep. Recently, this happens every quarter, but recently a company called Sensor Tower puts out their listing of the world's most downloaded apps, mobile apps, okay? So, let's talk mobile apps, non-gaming apps, cause we're not including them. First of all, I want to go through these top 10 apps and let's see first of all if you can pick out something in common but I also want to point out something about what they all have in common, right?

First of all, of the top five, number one is WhatsApp.

Elizabeth: Okay, so these are apps that...

Gene: For your mobile device.

Elizabeth: That are non-gaming apps.

Gene: Non-gaming.

Elizabeth: And these are the downloaded by business owners?

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* Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that’s Right for You

* 99 New Small Business Ideas

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Elizabeth: We’re back. It’s the Small Biz Ahead Podcast and it’s our series on the latest and greatest small business technology. This is volume two.

Gene: You’re not going to ask me what I had for lunch today are you?

Elizabeth: No.

Gene: I just want to make sure. Okay.

Elizabeth: I ate lunch with you. I know what you had for lunch.

Gene: It was a salad. It was delicious. It was a very good salad.

Elizabeth: Alright, so after we hear from our sponsor, Gene is going to illuminate us on all the small business technology that you can use to make your business more efficient.

TOPIC: Small Business Technology

Gene: Shall we talk tech?

Elizabeth: Let’s talk tech. I’m ready.

Gene: Yep. Recently, this happens every quarter, but recently a company called Sensor Tower puts out their listing of the world’s most downloaded apps, mobile apps, okay? So, let’s talk mobile apps, non-gaming apps, cause we’re not including them. First of all, I want to go through these top 10 apps and let’s see first of all if you can pick out something in common but I also want to point out something about what they all have in common, right?

First of all, of the top five, number one is WhatsApp.

Elizabeth: Okay, so these are apps that…

Gene: For your mobile device.

Elizabeth: That are non-gaming apps.

Gene: Non-gaming.

Elizabeth: And these are the downloaded by business owners? or just…

Gene: Everybody.

Elizabeth: Everybody.

Gene: Totally. But that’s going to be my point in just a minute. So first of all,

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In episode #52, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer the question:

"I create balloon crafts for parties. Animals are just sculptures. Just as a side gig. I rely mostly on word of mouth marketing. If I want to get into social media marketing, where would I start?"

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99 New Small Business Ideas

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Elizabeth: Welcome back to the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Gene, how are you today?

Gene: I am doing okay today, Elizabeth, and how are you?

Elizabeth: I'm good. Tell me what you had for lunch.

Gene: Have we ran out of things to talk about? Is that what it is? We talked about a few episodes ago about some of my favorite moments in our 50 years of doing this.

Elizabeth: 50 episodes.

Gene: And- I'm sorry. 50 episodes and it's always going to The Hartford cafeteria. Today, I had a delicious salad at The Hartford cafeteria.

Elizabeth: That's great!

Gene: Yes! It was fantastic! So any of you, if you're ever visiting Hartford, Connecticut you have to stop by this. It's a beautiful place, The Hartford corporate complex.

Elizabeth: We have two Starbucks.

Gene: Yes. There is Starbucks in here as well.

Elizabeth: Okay. Today we're talking about a very serious topic. Social media marketing.

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: It's very serious for a lot of small businesses, because if they're gonna spend money on something they want to make sure it's impactful. So after the break, we will be talking about where to get started with social media marketing.

QUESTION: Where Should I Start with Social Media Marketing for My Crafting Business?

In episode #52, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer the question:

"I create balloon crafts for parties. Animals are just sculptures. Just as a side gig. I rely mostly on word of mouth marketing. If I want to get into social media marketing, where would I start?"

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Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Transcript

Elizabeth: Welcome back to the Small Biz Ahead Podcast. Gene, how are you today?

Gene: I am doing okay today, Elizabeth, and how are you?

Elizabeth: I'm good. Tell me what you had for lunch.

Gene: Have we ran out of things to talk about? Is that what it is? We talked about a few episodes ago about some of my favorite moments in our 50 years of doing this.

Elizabeth: 50 episodes.

Gene: And- I'm sorry. 50 episodes and it's always going to The Hartford cafeteria. Today, I had a delicious salad at The Hartford cafeteria.

Elizabeth: That's great!

Gene: Yes! It was fantastic! So any of you, if you're ever visiting Hartford, Connecticut you have to stop by this. It's a beautiful place, The Hartford corporate complex.

Elizabeth: We have two Starbucks.

Gene: Yes. There is Starbucks in here as well.

Elizabeth: Okay. Today we're talking about a very serious topic. Social media marketing.

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: It's very serious for a lot of small businesses, because if they're gonna spend money on something they want to make sure it's impactful. So after the break, we will be talking about where to get started with social media marketing.

QUESTION: Where Should I Start with Social Media Marketing for My Crafting Business?

In episode #52, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer the question: “I create balloon crafts for parties. Animals are just sculptures. Just as a side gig. I rely mostly on word of mouth marketing. If I want to get into social media marketing, where would I start?” Interact with Us Sign up for the […]

In episode 51, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question:

"I run a small B&B, pretty straightforward. Do I need to really take the time to craft a mission or vision statement? I'm not creative or great at writing, so that's not really something I want to spend my time doing."

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Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

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Elizabeth: Gene?

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: I know that your wife is British.

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: Have you ever watched the Great British Baking Show?

Gene: Oh my god, we have watched every series of The Great British Baking... They have four or five on Netflix, but we did that before. We actually went online, probably illegally, and connected my laptop into our... and watched it... And the reason why is because her family, her sister and her husband, oh they love that show. They were always big fans of it. The answer is yeah, it's a great fantastic show, and it's so British that show. That's what so great about it.

Elizabeth: It's so British, and so my question is, why hasn't any industrious TV-

Gene: They tried, here in America. They had a spin-off in America on PBS. I forget the name it.

Elizabeth: They did?

Gene: It just didn't go very well.

Elizabeth: I can't believe it.

Gene: I know. You would think particularly when the Food Network in America has Chopped and all these like thing or really whatever, there's something they could not capture that the look and feel and the coziest and the...

Elizabeth: Oh my gosh.

Gene: It's a great show, and by the way, it is a national phenomena in England. You know,

In episode 51, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question:

"I run a small B&B, pretty straightforward. Do I need to really take the time to craft a mission or vision statement? I'm not creative or great at writing, so that's not really something I want to spend my time doing."

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Ultimate Guide to Business Credit Cards: The Small Business Owner's Handbook

How to Keep Customers Coming Back for More – Customer Retention Strategies

How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Data Breaches

21 Days to Be a More Productive Small Business Owner

Opportunity Knocks: How to Find—and Pursue—a Business Idea that's Right for You

99 New Small Business Ideas

Transcript

Elizabeth: Gene?

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: I know that your wife is British.

Gene: Yes.

Elizabeth: Have you ever watched the Great British Baking Show?

Gene: Oh my god, we have watched every series of The Great British Baking... They have four or five on Netflix, but we did that before. We actually went online, probably illegally, and connected my laptop into our... and watched it... And the reason why is because her family, her sister and her husband, oh they love that show. They were always big fans of it. The answer is yeah, it's a great fantastic show, and it's so British that show. That's what so great about it.

Elizabeth: It's so British, and so my question is, why hasn't any industrious TV-

Gene: They tried, here in America. They had a spin-off in America on PBS. I forget the name it.

Elizabeth: They did?

Gene: It just didn't go very well.

Elizabeth: I can't believe it.

Gene: I know. You would think particularly when the Food Network in America has Chopped and all these like thing or really whatever, there's something they could not capture that the look and feel and the coziest and the...

Elizabeth: Oh my gosh.

Gene: It's a great show, and by the way, it is a national phenomena in England. You know,

In episode 51, hosts Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks answer this question: “I run a small B&B, pretty straightforward. Do I need to really take the time to craft a mission or vision statement? I’m not creative or great at writing, so that’s not really something I want to spend my time doing.” Interact with […]