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SCORE Releases Infographic on Video Marketing for Small Businesses Image courtesy of SCORE Who isn't trying video today. Barrier to entry is as simple as a smartphone but what videos should a small business focus on? Businesses are creating cost-effective promotional videos in a range of categories, including explainers, product demos and testimonials, and these videos are performing well with customers on small business websites and social media pages. Below are some stats on videos that can help you tell your story.

Small Businesses use Collaboration Tools to Grow Faster and Turn Higher Profits  Want to know collaboration tools we use? This post is prompted by the inforgraphic below from  SCORE , the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Score has published an infographic showing how small businesses that use online collaboration tools see 26% faster growth and 21% higher profits. Among businesses with fewer than 100 employees, 12% currently use online collaboration tools, while 17% plan to use these tools in the next 12 months. Businesses with 100-1000 employees are using collaboration tools at an even higher rate, with 28% currently using them, and 35% planning to use them in the next 12 months. 

SCORE Shares Growth Industry Statistics for Budding Entrepreneurs Industry Growth Statistics to Consider (photo courtesy of SCORE) Our friends at SCORE , in partnership with  The Deluxe Corporation Foundation , the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, has gathered statistics into an infographic which identify today’s most promising growth industries for entrepreneurs looking to start a successful small business. Now, before you get excited and rush off,  i ndustry growth is just one factor in choosing the best industry for a new small business . Other important considerations can include target market, location and competition.  Do some homework and enjoy.