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Nowadays, everybody has the ability to be a critic and get their opinion out there. Whether we’re talking about the pop-culture and entertainment industry, restaurants, or other service-oriented businesses, all of them can easily be graded, reviewed, and evaluated via social media. Facebook, in particular, has turned into a very reviewer-friendly platform. It encourages Facebook...

The times of traditional telephone communication are coming to an end, so most businesses have already switched to calls over the Internet. A softphone is a software-based phone system that enables users to make and receive calls over the Internet using a computer, smartphone, or tablet, eliminating the need for traditional phone hardware. It offers...

Electrical marketing for local electricians is one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Since 58% of shoppers do an online search before booking an appointment with an electrical company, having a strong online presence is a key component of any electrical marketing plan. However, you may not have the budget or resources...

If you’ve ever wondered how an internet phone works, the answer lies in VoIP technology. A VoIP phone service is an internet-based phone service that provides voice and video communication over the internet. This means that it does not require a traditional telephone line to make or receive calls, as many other types of phone...

Dale Murphy, a retired professional baseball player, spoke on resiliency at Weave’s 2020 Business Growth Summit. Murphy played in Major League Baseball for 19 years, with his greatest success coming as a member of the Atlanta Braves. Drafted fifth in the 1974 MLB draft, Murphy went on to win back-to-back National League MVP awards in...

Accidents and emergencies are an unfortunate possibility for every small business. The effects of human and environmental catastrophes can devastate businesses just as they’re getting off the ground. Luckily, there are ways to prepare your business for the unthinkable. Adopting the right communication platform is one such way. A Weave user, Angel Mejia, recently wrote...

Weave interviewed performer Lindsey Stirling¹ about how she’s cultivated authenticity and connected with her audience over the course of her career. Lindsey is a violinist, dancer, and artist with 13 million YouTube followers, 4 million Facebook followers, and 1.5 million Instagram followers. Her other accolades include being a New York Times bestseller² and runner up...

Rachel Nilsson is the founder and CEO of Rags,¹ a clothing company that combines function, fashion, and fitness to make rompers and other outfits for children. Rachel’s presentation at the 2020 Business Growth Summit explains how to grow your customer base and retain the majority of your customers. Rachel’s business started as a handmade hobby...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges to businesses of all sizes. Businesses searching for ways to succeed in a market altered by public health regulations and consumer preferences need to provide an updated customer experience in order to demonstrate their commitment to the safety of their employees and clients. Businesses trying to flourish in...

About the speaker At the 2020 Business Growth Summit, we brought in Kristy Gaisford, an individual and relationship therapist, to discuss how to build a healthy company culture. Kristy has a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and owns a private practice in Salt Lake City. Kristy is certified in Relational Life Therapy,...

Last year’s Business Growth Summit featured a panel of marketing experts interviewed by marketing leader Jen Gray. The conversation covers all things marketing, including vital channels, scalability, customer engagement, content ideas, and campaign testing. At the time, PJ Howland was the VP of Industry Insights at 97th Floor, where he specialized in content marketing and...

Weave’s 2021 BGS Webinar Series About the speaker Roy Banks¹, Weave’s CEO, spoke to an online audience during the Spring 2021 Business Growth Summit about his passion and love for small businesses. Roughly six months ago, Roy came out of retirement to lead Weave because he feels so passionately about what small business does for...