Laurie McCabe

When you think of office productivity and collaboration suites, Microsoft 365 and Google G Suite are probably the first brands that spring to mind. Microsoft pretty much invented the category, and since introducing G Suite for Business, Google has grown to become a formidable rival. However, another vendor—one that you may not yet be familiar […]

If you’re like most SMB decision-makers, you know that business success increasingly relies on using technology solutions to meet shifting customer, market and competitive requirements. SMB Group research shows that 82% of SMBs agree that using new technology effectively is key to business growth—and a similar percentage agree that technology is reshaping their businesses and industries. […]

COVID-19 has disrupted any notion of business as usual. To understand the immediate impact on small and medium-sized businesses, SMB Group fielded its first survey study on this topic in March: Impact of COVID-19 on Small and Medium Businesses. Our new follow-up survey study, SMBs: Navigating a Path Forward, explores how SMBs are adapting to the shifting […]

Strong financial planning has always been essential for business survival and growth. Businesses need clear visibility into operating costs, revenues and profitability to measure progress and make better decisions to succeed long-term. Innovative financial solutions make it possible for you to execute on these goals. The right solution can help your business automate financials, streamline […]

We all know from personal experience and the news that COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is having a devastating effect on small and medium businesses (SMBs)—the engine of the U.S. economy and those around the world. But how deep and broad is the impact? SMB Group sought to answer that question in a survey of […]

With coronavirus dominating the news and now our lives, many people are finding themselves working from home for the first time. Whether you see this as a blessing or a curse, telecommuting is the new reality for many. I’ve worked out of my home for the last 20-plus years, from when I was the mom […]

Unless you’re in the bleach, hand sanitizer or disinfectant business, you are probably concerned about the impact that the coronavirus is having on your business. Seemingly overnight, vague concerns in the U.S. about the ripple effect from China have spiraled into widespread fears. Stock prices have plunged and left many businesses worried about how much […]

Digital transformation may sound like a buzzword, but the drivers behind it are very real. In an era where technology is reshaping businesses and industries, companies that harness technology can reap big advantages over those that don’t. Companies must first determine how to adapt their businesses for the digital age and then put technology to […]