What Can Arkansas Small Businesses Expect in 2012?
Forget those Mayans and their predictions for the end of the world in 2012, business experts have their own “scary” observations of what they think will be coming this year. Uncertain economy, the search for funding, Technology explosions, mobile marketing via smartphones & tablets, social media (I know, it just will not go away) and the “Solo-preneur”. See what a group of business experts have predicted will drive small business success in 2012.
by Herb Lawrence, Arkansas State University Small business and Technology Development Center Director…sharing prognostications about small businesses from the Delta to the Ozarks.
Earlier last week I posted an article taken from the “gurus” of Internet marketing about what is coming down the pike in 2012 and what it will mean for small businesses. I also made two promises:
I would continue to share other predictions about 2012 and what it will mean to small business
I would NOT make any predictions of my own.
So here is part II and I am keeping my promise not to jump on the “Wiseman” bandwagon.
To prepare for this blog I wanted to avoid marketing, especially Internet marketing topics. I was looking to see what small businesses could expect in their “normal” operations. The problem…technology, mobile issues, social media and the “Cloud” will drive small business success in 2012. I pulled articles and a video from solid news reporters like American Express, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazine…all to no avail. Keep reading, you can’t avoid it…if you want to be successful in 2012 you must embrace technology. See why below.
So how do the predictions of my talking head sound to you? Are these industry “thought leaders” (love that term) on the mark or all wet? Love to get your opinion. What do you think will be the “BIG THING” for small business success in 2012? Stay tuned for our an upcoming blog where we talk about that term “Solo-preneurs” and how technology may open up a wave of low-cost start-ups from home.
In the mean time, make a point to contact one of our consultants, Laura Miller (lead consultant), Robert Bahn (business consultant) or our social media marketing intern Cierra Lee and find out how we can help you make the most of what is coming in 2012 with our free and confidential consulting assistance.
The ASU SBTDC helped over 200 entrepreneurs and small businesses with our consulting assistance in 2011. Learn how we can help you at ASU SBTDC Consultants. Contact our consultants at the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517 or E-mail us at asusbtdc@astate.edu.
With the emphasis on marketing, especially internet marketing and social media make sure you are on top the trends by attending our small business workshops in your area. To see all of our upcoming seminars go to January-February Training Calendar and register today.
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Forget those Mayans and their predictions for the end of the world in 2012, business experts have their own “scary” observations of what they think will be coming this year. Uncertain economy, the search for funding, Technology explosions, mobile marketing via smartphones & tablets, social media (I know, it just will not go away) and the “Solo-preneur”. See what a group of business experts have predicted will drive small business success in 2012.
by Herb Lawrence, Arkansas State University Small business and Technology Development Center Director…sharing prognostications about small businesses from the Delta to the Ozarks.
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I’m pretty new at this place and adore the design, could you let me know me where you bought this theme? You can contact me on my e-mail…looking forward to hear from you
Thanks but it was all done by our website design company. If you contact me at the email on the right I would be happy to put you in touch with them if you want.