Connections matter to small businesses. That’s not just about networking with the right people. Success depends on having the right technology in place to seamlessly connect with customers, suppliers, and employees. Here are five steps small business owners can follow to give their businesses the best chance to succeed this National Small Business Week (4/28-5/4) and beyond: Step 1: Evaluate Bandwidth Needs Specific bandwidth needs will vary from business to business. A small office with a handful of employees has different bandwidth and connection needs than a 100-seat restaurant with a state-of-the-art point-of-sale (POS) system and a robust Wi-Fi network for its patrons. Step 2: Add Layers of Technology Build on an Internet connection with business-grade technology solutions, such as cyber-security tools and Wi-Fi-enabled data analytics, that give companies insight into how to run their operations more efficiently. For example, a retailer might use Wi-Fi-enabled data analytics tools to understand customer foot traffic patterns in their store. This can provide insights into the busiest times and areas within the store and help the retailer make smarter decisions around everything from staffing to inventory management.
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Name: Janell Johnson Hometown: Chester, PA Company: City of Chester, The Suite by J. Nicole &Co., Suite 828 Co. LLC Position: City of Chester- Human Resources Generalist. Owner of The Suite by J.Nicole & Co. Boutique Aston PA. Owner Suite 828 Co. LLC Length of time you have been with your company: City of Chester- 1 year 4 months. The Suite by J. Nicole & Co. 2 years. Suite 828 Co. LLC 5 years. Briefly describe your journey, noting both personal milestones and obstacles you may have faced along the way. My journey consists of 2 different paths that take a lot of balancing. Being a 9-5er and entrepreneur on top of being a mother can be a lot, overwhelming at times. However, this journey has been a rewarding one. My daughter is seeing all the things that are possible with a little faith and work ethic. Both my business and I have been awarded multiple times (This Missing Plug "Entrepreneur of the Year" 2021 and 2023, The Missing Plug "Best New Business of the Year" 2022, Buy from a Black Woman "Home Goods Business of the Year" 2020, and Hustle Hard Recognition Award Honors 2020) Name: Carla Tomoschuk Hometown: Saint Peters, PA Company: Staybridge Suites Wilmington-Brandywine Valley Position: Director of Sales Length of time you have been with you company: almost 5 years Briefly describe your journey, noting both personal milestones and obstacles you may have faced along the way. My journey has been unique. I found my way into hospitality all because I had someone take a chance on me. My career in this industry began in 2014. It was a slow start with no experience in the industry but, I made sure to take the initiative, ask the right questions, and focus on my future path. I knew I enjoyed sales and enjoyed talking with people. This allowed me to begin forging my own path and making those connections. A personal milestone for me was a mentor, who believed in me and gave me multiple opportunities for growth. It allowed me to understand where I wanted to end up and gave me the confidence I needed to strive for excellence. |
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