Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth
From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……
Cybersecurity Gaps Exposed: Five Moves To Seal Them Fast
Say a mid-sized law firm found a phishing email in its queue. In response, the firm’s layered defenses sprang into action. The cybersecurity capabilities the firm had in place quickly flagged the phishing email as suspicious and thwarted the attack before it could...
The State Of Small Business Marketing: Effort Up While Confidence Has Declined
Despite increased marketing budgets and more widespread use of tools like email marketing, AI, and video, only 18 percent of SMBs feel "very confident" in the effectiveness of their marketing. That number is down from 27 percent in 2024. While many SMBs are taking the...
SMBs Turn To AI For Advice While Trusting Tech Partners
More than half of UK small and medium business owners now consult artificial intelligence tools for operational guidance, while maintaining trust in their established technology partnerships, according to research from Worldpay. The payments company's study found...
Time To Upgrade Videoconferencing Hardware?
Today's videoconferencing gear is much more elevated than the clunky, pricey and hard-to-use setups of the past. That’s why small businesses should evaluate whether their current video conferencing devices meet modern work standards. Here are some factors to consider...
How To Create A Website In 2025: A Step-By-Step Guide
In the past creating a website meant hiring an, often expensive, web developer. Although this is certainly still an option, no longer is it the only route to getting a great website live. With the growing availability of the best website builders and web hosting...
Tech for Growth: Technology for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Small and medium-sized businesses have specific needs and, in terms of technology, there are some fundamental considerations they should not miss. Examples of areas to pay attention to: Initial Setup Challenges: Securing Internet connectivity, especially for new......
