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    5 must-have cloud tools for small businesses in 2025 (and my top 10 money-saving secrets)

    Are you overpaying for cloud tools? Here's what you actually need and how small changes can save you thousands a year.

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    How to actually use AI in a small business: 10 lessons from the trenches
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    I run a very small business. Here are 21 simple ways AI saves me time every day
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    How small businesses can work smarter in the age of AI
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    Google Labs' free new experiment creates AI-generated ads for your small business
    money in the cloud

    5 must-have cloud tools for small businesses in 2025 (and my top 10 money-saving secrets)

    Are you overpaying for cloud tools? Here's what you actually need and how small changes can save you thousands a year.
    1 day ago by David Gewirtz in SMB
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    How to actually use AI in a small business: 10 lessons from the trenches

    It's not about proving you can use AI - it's about using it wisely. Let's cut through the hype with practical tips on how small companies can get real results.
    1 day ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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    I run a very small business. Here are 21 simple ways AI saves me time every day

    From coding to marketing to YouTube production, here's how a two-person company harnesses AI to outperform teams ten times their size, all while spending less than their QuickBooks subscription.
    1 day ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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    How small businesses can work smarter in the age of AI

    When running a small business, it can feel like there's never enough time or resources to do all the work that needs to be done. That's why having the right tools can make all the difference. ZDNET has pulled together its best tips and insights to help small businesses take advantage of the latest technologies today.
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    Google Labs' free new experiment creates AI-generated ads for your small business

    No ad budget? Try this tool - all you need is a URL to get started.
    6 days ago by Jada Jones in Business
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    The best laptops you can buy: Expert tested

    We've gone hands-on with the best laptops of 2025, from Apple, Asus, Acer, and more - so you can find the best fit.
    1 month ago by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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    Can one person build a billion-dollar company now with AI agents?

    Is a one-person mega-business realistic? And what are the best tools and technologies to scale and sustain a small-team business?
    5 months ago by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence
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    The remote work essentials small business teams are relying on in 2025

    Small businesses are ditching cubicles and embracing flexibility. Here's how digital workspaces and smarter collaboration tools are driving the new era of hybrid productivity.
    5 months ago by David Gewirtz in Home & Office
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    How to safeguard your small business in the hybrid work era: 5 top cybersecurity solutions

    Your best cybersecurity strategy is all about balancing risk and affordability. Keep these five solutions in mind.
    5 months ago by Derek Brink in SMB
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    Modernizing your hybrid team means more than buying new tech gear - 3 tips for success

    Consider these three recommendations to prepare your small business for personal and mobile computing success while managing changing workforces.
    5 months ago by Jim Rapoza in SMB
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    Why remote work is still the secret sauce behind small business success

    According to a new survey of business leaders, a well-managed remote work program will increase the single best measure of employee productivity - results.
    5 months ago by Omer Minkara in SMB
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    The best cheap VPNs: Expert tested

    VPN deals aren't always what they seem. We tested the best cheap VPNs that are consistently affordable while still providing speed and safety.
    5 months ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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    Microsoft's Copilot AI is coming to your Office apps - and it won't come cheap

    Microsoft 365 subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, and some Asian markets just got an AI upgrade, along with a huge price increase. How long until customers in the US and Europe see the same?
    9 months ago by Ed Bott in Artificial Intelligence
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    How Singapore's SMBs and AI sustain a robust digital economy

    With the digital economy contributing 17.7% of Singapore's GDP, smaller businesses and artificial intelligence are predicted to play key roles in fueling growth.
    1 year ago by Eileen Yu in Artificial Intelligence
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    Is your Windows license legal? Should you even care?

    Microsoft has made Windows licensing and activation ridiculously complex. Here's what you need to know.
    1 year ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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