Growing a business in the digital economy isn’t easy. And for small businesses, it’s tough to cut through the noise to market your product and gain the attention of customers. Social media, however, is the easiest and cheapest way for small businesses to level the playing field and compete with companies of all sizes. I…

Technology disruption is sweeping the small business community. And HR, which in the past took a back seat to the core profit centers of a business, is lagging behind the curve once again. Right? Not so much. As it turns out, HR is a leading driver in technological change. During the Super Bowl, SAP hosted…

Rapid development of Big Data applications is quickly making real-time business a necessity for large and small businesses alike. Enterprise companies like Adobe, EMC, and ConAgra, along with smaller firms like consumer products companies Florida Crystals and Maple Leaf Foods, have successfully incorporated real-time data into their operations. During this year’s Super Bowl, SAP played…

Technology opens up many opportunities for small and midsize business (SMB) owners to grow, serve their customers better, and ultimately raise more revenue. SMB owners must use technology to keep up with their competition or they risk being left behind. During the recent Super Bowl, SAP hosted a live-streaming virtual community event, #SB50Disrupt, that reached…

By embracing digital transformation, small and midsize enterprises can distinguish themselves from competitors of any size. Whether a company is a startup or an established brand, it needs to understand the influence that data and digital technologies can have on its relationships with its customers and employees. Having a mobile app could, for example, persuade…

For small and midsize businesses, 2015 was the year of digital transformation, enabling SMBs to compete on the same playing field as larger enterprises. As we finish out the year, we thought we should gain insights about what SMBs can expect and prepare for in 2016. SAP’s monthly TweetChat, #SAPSMBChat, is an interactive discussion on Twitter designed to help…

Career advancement is all about being ready, not getting ready when opportunities arise. Now that baseball season is over (congrats to the K.C. Royals), most sports fans are turning their attention towards football and basketball. The NFL is already in mid-season form and we are starting to see which teams are likely to make the…

We live in a digital world. A world transforming not only our society but also our economy. Interactions between humans and machines are changing the way we live and work. In the midst of this digital revolution, small agile firms hold the key to rethinking structures and processes to challenge business norms. Today, democratized technology decreases the barriers to…

There has never been more of a need for business simplification than now. In a demanding and international business environment, even small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) need to become more global. SMEs can do this by outsourcing parts of their operations, creating digital businesses that serve many channels, and meeting complex tax and compliance requirements.…

Growing a small or midsize company is hard work. There are many obstacles and complexities that come with growth. And leadership is the key to taking your business to the next level. If you do not maintain strong leadership throughout the entire company, growth can easily come to a halt. SAP’s monthly TweetChat, #SAPSMBChat, is a discussion designed to…