There are a lot of eyes on a particular sector of the economy – one that makes up more than 99.7 percent of all employer firms and has generated 64 percent of the net new jobs over the past 15 years[1]. That sector? Small business. 

In light of some of the economic news today, you might know someone who may be considering starting their own business. Maybe even you’re starting to think of becoming your own boss. 

Whether it’s a home-based business (which accounts for 52 percent of small businesses[1]) or a small business with several employees and locations, it is mission critical to stay connected to customers, potential customers and employees with the right communications services.  

But those can be complicated, right? From the right Internet connection speed to e-mail exchanges to Web hosting to Web sites – there’s a lot to think about. Then, how do you use it all? What’s the application? 

That’s where we come in. Some people might be surprised to learn that Qwest has been serving small businesses for more than 100 years, while other providers are just dipping their toes in the water. Couple our expertise with our strategy to help owners focus on their business – not just their business technology – and you’ve got the start of a beautiful partnership.  

Here are a few things we’re doing to help small business owners use communications services – especially the Internet – to the fullest, without getting bogged down: 

• A new Qwest® Small Business Twitter page at www.twitter.com/qwestsmallbiz that shares important small business tech news, tips and advice.
• A brand-new IT solution that packages all the services a small business needs, like phone service, high-speed Internet service, Web hosting, Web design templates, an up to 10-page Web site, Microsoft® Exchange e-mail addresses and more. Check it out at qwest.com/smallbusiness.
• Qwest High-Speed Internet® value-adds include free automatic online backup and other cool features – check out the full list here.

 

What do you think? Would you be overwhelmed trying to connect a small business? Would these initiatives help?