President John F. Kennedy, fifty-four years ago, signed a proclamation establishing a week to recognize the contributions of small U.S. companies. This tradition has been carried on by every president since.
National Small Business Week begins next month. It recognizes America’s entrepreneurs and small-business owners. It will run from April 30th to May 6th this year. The majority of Americans work or own small businesses and create around two-thirds each of the new jobs created in the United States each year.
Marc Saltzman, a business technology expert and entrepreneur, has partnered to celebrate the week with KillerApps.tv. Click here(Click to see video. These are the four brands that provide the tech tools and services needed to help small businesses grow.
Mobility is the first thing. BlackBerry is back with you BlackBerry KEYoneAn award-winning smartphone, the combines all the functionality and security of a BlackBerry with the familiarity, versatility and ease of Android 7.1 Nougat. The BlackBerry KEYone was designed for today’s smartphone user. It offers a reimagined Smart Keyboard with built in fingerprint sensor, up-to 26 hours mixed-use battery life, as well as unique convenience and privacy features. This is the world’s most secure Android smartphone.
You can also tap and swipe through over a million apps on the Google Play Store’s 4.5-inch touch screen.
It goes on sale May 1.
For your data security on the move, here are some tips KingstonThere are two encrypted USB flash-drive solutions. Without knowing the password you enter on the alphanumeric keypad, the DataTraveler 2000 can hide what’s on the drive. Hardware-based encryption is stored on the USB 3.0 drive and not on the host computer. It is waterproof and dustproof and available in 16 or 32 gigabytes. The DataTraveler Vault Privacy Drive, which can be accessed via keypad or password, is also available. It will correct your password ten more times so it doesn’t get lost. It’s available in 4GB and higher.
No matter what industry you work in, a reliable multifunction printing device is essential to make your job easier, more efficient, and less expensive. You will need the following: Canon MAXIFY MB5420 WirelessSmall businesses can now have an all-in-one printer that is fast, efficient, high-quality and affordable. It also includes a scanner, copier, and printer. You will get crisp prints like client invoices and legal-size documents. There are also features such as built-in WiFi and support for a Canon App. A U.S.-based customer support and service center supports the Canon MAXIFY MB5420.
In celebration of National Small Business Week (April 5-7), The UPS Store will be honoring small business owners by launching its first national campaign. “Pitch Off” contest. Submit a business pitch and you could win $10,000 for your startup or small business. theupsstore.com/pitchoff.
Take a 90 second video that describes your business. You should submit your video soon as others will be able view and vote on their favorites videos throughout May. June 6 will bring the grand prize winner. Visit one of the over 4,500 UPS Stores in your area throughout the year for tools and resources that can help you grow your company.
For more information, please visit www.KillerApps.tv.
