Annual Report of the Office of Economic Research

January 3, 2017

Forty years ago, Public Law 94-305 assigned Advocacy the task of examining “the role of small business in the American economy and the contribution which small business can make in improving competition.” Over the years, the Office of Economic Research (OER) within Advocacy has supported this mission though several channels, such as research studies, issue briefs, fact sheets, conferences, and forums.

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Empowering small businesses with modern, data-driven banking tech

whitePaper | January 10, 2023

Despite their spread and reach, these firms are often underserved by segments of the financial services sector. And in the post pandemic era of unprecedented and unrelenting shocks, this matters. Because good financial management - from cash flow to access to credit - means the difference between success or failure.

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Future Readiness of SMEs- Mobilizing the SME Sector to Drive Widespread Sustainability and Prosperity

whitePaper | November 30, 2021

This report uncovers the set of organizational capabilities and orientations needed for SMEs to become future ready. It also highlights a series of best practices from SMEs leading the way in terms of future readiness. The paper builds on an in-depth analysis of more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and the engagement of more than 300 chief executive officers and founders of SMEs.

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The business metaverse with real-life applications

whitePaper | June 5, 2022

EVVELAND is the business metaverse that applies Web3 technologies and operational expertise to attract and empower diverse communities focused on events, creativity, developing awareness and caring for the planet.Event organizers and professionals, SMB and corporations, universities, XR and 3D creators, digital artists and NFT collectors are welcome to join us… running their trade shows or private meetings.

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The ultimate guide to business connectivity in field services

whitePaper | September 1, 2022

The challenges that field service workers face today stem from one primary issue: a lack of business connectivity. They require the same capabilities to access information and collaborate as the corporate office but have fewer tools to do so. This dichotomy between expectations and reality results in headaches that manifest in a variety of ways.

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Why do start-ups and small businesses need virtual assistants?

whitePaper | July 16, 2022

As startups and businesses try to regain lost ground, they are increasingly looking at innovative solutions to reduce costs and be more competitive in the marketplace. Hiring Virtual Assistants can be the out-of-the-box solution they need.

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LOCAL SEO WHITE PAPER MAKING YOUR BRAND FAMOUS IN YOUR LOCATION

whitePaper | November 7, 2019

An effective local SEO campaign requires a combination of geo-targeted optimization and content marketing, business listings and backlinks, and user-generated reviews. Learn how we drive results on search engines for local businesses.

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Digital Catapult is the UK’s leading advanced digital technology innovation Centre, driving early adoption of technologies to make UK businesses more competitive and productive to grow the country’s economy.

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