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Intoday'srapidlyevolvingfinanciallandscape,theroleofbankingtechsolutionprovidershas becomeincreasinglypivotal.Theseprovidersarethearchitectsbehindthetechnological innovationsthatpowermodernbankingoperations,offeringalifelinetofinancialinstitutions strivingforefficiency,security,andcustomer-centricservices.

Fromrobustcorebankingsystemstocutting-edgecybersecuritymeasuresandseamlessdigital experiences,bankingtechsolutionprovidersareinstrumentalinshapingthefutureoffinance.This articleexploresthevitalsignificanceoftheseproviders,delvingintotheirtransformative contributionstothebankingindustryandtheever-growingneedfortheirexpertiseinaneraofdigital finance.

FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofMostTrustedBankingTechSolutionProviders in2023arethestoriesofsuchcompaniesmakinganimpactinthebankingworld.

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Establishedin1995, isapremierdeveloperandsupplierofAI-basedfrauddetection OrboGraph andrecognitionautomationfortheU.S.checkprocessingmarket.Processingfornearly4,000 financialinstitutions,servicebureaus,andclearinghouses,OrboGraphtechnologyisthecorescoring engineusedtoprocessbillionsofchecksandpaymentsannually

OrboGraphmostrecentlyintroduceditsOrbNetAIandOrbNetForensicAItothemarket.Bydoing so,OrboGraphexpandeditsglobalfootprintbypartneringwiththefourtopIsraeli-basedbanksin checkprocessing.

In2022,OrboGraphwasacquiredbyprivateequityfirmThompsonStreetCapitalPartners(TSCP). TSCPmanagesover4.5Binassetsandisamiddle-marketprivateequityfirmthathelpstransform already-exceptionalbusinessesintomarketleaders.OrboGraphwillseeanestimated20%growthin 2023andwillcontinuetogainmarketshareinthecheckprocessingandfrauddetectionmarket segments.

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Establishedin1995, isapremierdeveloperandsupplierofAI- OrboGraph basedfrauddetectionandrecognitionautomationfortheU.S.check processingmarket.Processingfornearly4,000financialinstitutions,service bureaus,andclearinghouses,OrboGraphtechnologyisthecorescoring engineusedtoprocessbillionsofchecksandpaymentsannually.

OrboGraphmostrecentlyintroduceditsOrbNetAIandOrbNetForensicAI tothemarket.Bydoingso,OrboGraphexpandeditsglobalfootprintby partneringwiththefourtopIsraeli-basedbanksincheckprocessing.

In2022,OrboGraphwasacquiredbyprivateequityfirmThompsonStreet CapitalPartners(TSCP).TSCPmanagesover4.5Binassetsandisa middle-marketprivateequityfirmthathelpstransformalready-exceptional businessesintomarketleaders.OrboGraphwillseeanestimated20% growthin2023andwillcontinuetogainmarketshareinthecheck processingandfrauddetectionmarketsegments.

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AboutOrboGraph

Establishedin1995,OrboGraphisa premierdeveloperandsupplierofAIbasedfrauddetectionandrecognition automationfortheU.S.check processingmarket.Processingfor nearly4,000financialinstitutions, servicebureaus,andclearinghouses, OrboGraphtechnologyisthecore scoringengineusedtoprocessbillions ofchecksandpaymentsannually

OrboGraphmostrecentlyintroduced itsOrbNetAIandOrbNetForensicAI tothemarket.Bydoingso,OrboGraph expandeditsglobalfootprintby partneringwiththefourtopIsraelibasedbanksincheckprocessing.

In2022,OrboGraphwasacquiredby privateequityfirmThompsonStreet CapitalPartners(TSCP).TSCP managesover4.5Binassetsandisa middle-marketprivateequityfirmthat helpstransformalready-exceptional businessesintomarketleaders. OrboGraphwillseeanestimated20% growthin2023andwillcontinueto gainmarketshareinthecheck processingandfrauddetectionmarket segments.

RampantCheckFraud

ForfinancialinstitutionsacrosstheUS, fraudcontinuestobeonethemost difficultchallenges.Billionsofdollars arespenteachyeartocombatfraud overall; butonepaymentchannel continuestoseerampedfraud:check payments.AnarticlebytheFederal ReserveBankofRichmondtitled, “CheckFraudRunningRampant” highlightstheindustrychallenges.

Industryexpertspointtothe introductionofEMVchipsin 2014/2015asthestartingpointforthe surgeincheckfraud.Accordingtothe FederalReservereportentitled ChangesinU.S.PaymentsFraudfrom 2012to2016,thenumberoffraudulent

creditcardpaymentsrosefrom14.0 millionin2012to30.4millionin2015 andthenumberoffraudulentdebit cardpaymentsrosefrom13.7million to28.7millionin2015.Conversely, from2012to2015,thetotalvalueof checkfrauddeclined.Thefraudrate, byvalue,forchecksalsodeclinedfrom 0.41basispointsto0.25basispoints.

However,injustafewyears,thedata showsthatthefraudincreaseshifted towardschecks,exceedingcredit/debit cardfraud.Accordingtothe2020 DepositAccountFraudSurvey-whichexamineddatafrom2016-2018 --theABAreportedthatin2018,check fraudaccountedfor47%or$1.3 billionofindustrydepositaccount fraudlosses,closelyfollowedbydebit cardfraudlosses—signature,PIN,and ATMcombined—44percentor$1.2 billion.

Today,manyindustryexpertshave reportedthatcheckfraudhasincreased byover300%frompre-pandemic levels–andthereisdatabackitup:

Ÿ AuriemmaBankFraudControl Group:Checkdepositfraudisup 385%in2022.

Ÿ FinancialCrimesEnforcement Network(FinCEN):In2021, financialinstitutionsfiledmore than350,000SuspiciousActivity Reports(SARs)toFinCENrelated tocheckfraud.In2022,thenumber ofcheckrelatedSARsnearly doubledtomorethan680,000.

Ÿ FinCENhassincereportedthatin Q1of2023,financialinstitutions havereportedover185,000+check fraudrelatedSARs

Ÿ 2021AFP®PaymentsFraudand ControlReport:Checksarethe mostimpactedpaymentmethodat 66%.

Thischallengeisonlymadeworse withtheriseinmailcarrierand mailboxrobberies.AccordingtoPostal InspectionServicedata,therehave beenmorethan2,000assaultsor robberiesagainstpostalcarrierssince 2020.Themotivefortherobberiesis forcriminalseitherstealpaperchecks directlyorobtainthe“arrowkeys”to openmailboxestostealpaperchecks. Whileaportionofthesestolenchecks areuseddirectlyforcheckfraud,we areseeingariseofthesestolenchecks

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andarrowkeysendinguponthedark webforsale.

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BasedCybersecurityResearchGroup hasbeentrackingstolenchecksonthe darkwebstartingin2020.InAugustof 2020,thegroupobserved60darkweb channelsandrecorded1,639checksup forsaleonthedarkwebandpeakingat 8,021inJanuary2021. DavidMaimon, associateprofessorofcriminaljustice andcriminologyatGeorgiaState Universityandfounderofthegroup, notesthatpersonalcheckstypicallygo for$175onthedarkweband$250for businesschecks.Buyerscaneither purchasethephysicalchecks–where theycanperformalterationsonthe check–ortheinformationfromthe checktocreateforgeriesorcounterfeits throughdigitalsoftware.

Allthesefactorshavedrivencheck fraudtobethetopchallengefor financialinstitutions.

TechnologyLimitationswithin FinancialInstitutions

Thekeyissuethatfinancialinstitutions faceisthelackoftheright combinationoftechnology componentsdeployedforcheckfraud detection.Manybanksrelyon outdated,legacytransaction-based systemsand/oropticalcharacter recognitionsystems.Thesesystemsare notabletodetectmostnewcasesof altered,forged,andcounterfeitchecks. Additionally,checkdepositsatthe bankoffirstdeposit(BoFD)are particularlyvulnerableduetomobile remotedepositcapture(mRDC) throughmobilebankingapplications andATMs.

Additionally,duringtheCOVID-19 pandemic,therewasadropin customersvisitingphysicalbank branchesandanincreaseinutilization ofbankingmobileappsandATMs.To ensurethatbankingcustomerswere

abletoperformalltheirbankingneeds digitally,financialinstitutionsinvested substantialresourcestothecustomer experience.Thisenabledfraudstersto opennewcheckingaccounts–known asdropaccounts–toutilizeforcheck frauddeposits.

Whatoccursisthefraudsterisnow abletoopensanewaccountdigitally withlowerthresholdforID verification,depositastolencheckto theaccountviamRDCandATM withoutencounteringaphysicalbank employee,andtransferringfunds within24-48hoursbeforethecheck itemisflaggedasfraudulent.

OrboGraphKeepsCheckFraud–“InCheck”

Asaleaderincheckprocessingand frauddetection,OrboGraphwasan earlyadopterinleveragingartificial intelligenceandmachinelearning technologies.In2018,OrboGraph

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announcedthereleaseofitsOrbNetAI technologyforcheckrecognitionand in2021,announcedthereleaseofits OrbNetForensicAItechnologyfor checkfrauddetection.Throughits OrbNetInnovationLab,OrboGraph’s Research&Developmentdepartment workeddirectlywithpartnersand clientstodevelopitstechnologyto meettheneedsofthemarket.

OrboGraphrecentlyannouncedthe releaseofOrboAnywhereVersion5.0 and5.1withmanyimageforensic improvementsincluding:

Ÿ Handwrittenandprintedpayee recognition

Ÿ Improvedcoverageforalterations

Ÿ WriterVerificationofmultiple fieldsofthechecktodetectpostal stolenchecks

Seepressreleasehighlighting OrboGraphWriterVerification TechnologyWinsBusiness IntelligenceGroup’s2023AI ExcellenceAwardforDetecting AlteredandFictitiousChecks.

“OrboGraph success is heavily reliant on our ability to provide new and innovation solutions to the industry.” Said Avikam Baltsan, Chief Technology Officer at OrboGraph. “Our partners and clients look to OrboGraph to provide them with the latest and greatest technologies to drive detection rates to exceed 90%.”

ThoughtLeadership

OrboGraphhasbeenapartnerinthe checkrecognitionandfrauddetection formorethan25+years,withits SeniorLeadershipteamhavinga combinedindustryexperienceof50+ years.ChiefExecutiveOfficer,Barry Cohen,hasbeenleadingOrboGraph since2007afterasuccessful5-year stintasPresidentofOrbotech,Inc.Co-

founderandChiefTechnologyOfficer AvikamBaltsanhasbeenanindustry innovatorforover28years,bringing valuabletechnicalexpertisetothe team.ChiefOperatingOfficer,Stewart Levine,joinedOrboGraphin2008, bringing20+yearsofexperience managingtechnicalgroups,anacute appreciationforthedemandsof productionenvironments,andagreat understandingoftheimportanceof relationshipbuildingwithcustomers, vendors,andco-workers.Chief StrategyOfficer,JoeJ.Gregory,has beenwithOrboGraphfor25yearsand isknownasanindustryexpert, frequentlypresentingatindustryand partnerconferences,andcontributing tonumerouspublications.

OrboGraphcontinuestopublishnew contentsuchasresearchpapers, eBooks,andblogsthroughtheir websiteandModernizingCheckFraud

DetectionandOrboNationCheck Paymentsblogs--providing industryinsights,trends,and analysistotheirprospects,clients, andtheindustry

Moreover,thecompanyhas launchedseveralinitiatives, includingthe#OrboIntelligence CheckFraudHub,acentralized resourceforprimaryandsecondary research,industrytrends,and3rd partyreports.Additionally, OrboGraphhasestablishedthe CheckFraudRoundtable--a financialinstitution-drivenseriesof organizedmeetingswherethe industrysharesexperiences,trends, andprevalentfraudusecaseswhile identifyingkeytechnological barrierswithincheckfraud.Thefirst in-personCheckFraudRoundtable wasrecentlycompletedMay22-23, 2023,inCharlotte,NC.

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“OrboGraph is in a unique position within the check processing and fraud detection industry.” Said Joe J. Gregory, Chief Strategy Officer. “With our experience, knowledge, and reputation within the industry, partners and clients of OrboGraph look to us to be a strong voice for the industry.”

EmployeeandClient-Centric Approach

OrboGraphhasestablishedaunique companyculturethatprioritizes employeesatisfactionandretention. Bytreatingemployeesasfamily membersandprovidingthemwith opportunitiestogivefeedbackand shapetheirfuturedirection, OrboGraphhascreatedapositivework environmentwhereemployeesfeel valuedandinvestedinthe organization'ssuccess.Thisapproach hasresultedinaretentionratethat

exceedsindustrystandards,withmany employeesremainingwiththecompany foroversevenyears.

Inadditiontoprioritizingemployee satisfaction,OrboGraphisdedicatedto buildingandmaintainingstrongclient relationships.OrboGraph’sCustomer ServiceandAccountManagementteams areallUS-based,with24/7customer support.Whilemanycompanieschoose tooutsourcecustomerserviceoutsideof theUS,OrboGraphunderstandsthe communicationneedsofitspartnersand clients.

“We understand the needs and expectations of our clients and partners.” Said Stewart Levine, Chief Operating Officer at OrboGraph. “They don’t want a nameless person on the other end of communication. Having those one-on-one relationships where an account knows who they are working with has been key to our success.”

LookingTowardstheFuture

OrboGraphcontinuestobeatthe forefrontofinnovationforthe checkprocessingandfraud detectionindustry.Thecompanyis dedicatedtocontinuing developmentitstechnologiesto meettheneedsofitspartnersand clients,whilealsolookingto expanditstechnologycapabilities intonewmarkets.

“We’ve recently secured the contracts of five new large financial institutions,” stated Barry Cohen, Chief Executive Officer at OrboGraph. “We continue to build momentum for our existing platform, while looking at expanded workflows which are complementary to the core competencies of the company.”

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Haveyoueverheardofthisphrase,“Goodvibeshappenontides”?Thisistheexactreasonwhy youshouldtakeadayouttovisitanislandandspiceupyourmood.Yourvacationlistmay includehistoricplaces,mountains,forests,etc.Butweknowyourwanderingsoulcravesa lavishstayontheislands.

SicilyinItalyissurroundedbyaluxuriousaurathatcastsamagicalspellfortravelers.Itoffersexotic floraandfaunainadditiontomesmerizingsunsetviewsandmoonlitwalksonthebeach.Inthisarticle, youwillexploreeverybasicdetailaboutSicilyinItalytohelpyouplanyournextvacation.

FascinatingHistoricalBackground

BeingoneofthelargestislandsofItaly,SicilyislocatedintheheartoftheMediterraneanSea.Ithas alwaysbeenwelcomingnewculturesduetoitsstrategicpositionthatenrichedthehistoryoftheisland. GreekandRomanErasarethemosticonicpartsofthehistoryofSicily.Theislandwasdeeply influencedbyGreeksettlementsandleftaspecialmarkonitscommerceandarchitecture.

Duringthatperiod,commercewasbloomingandarchitecturalpieceswereimpeccableexamplesinthe world.SomeofthemareinAgrigento'sVallediTempliandtheriseoftheRomanEmpireenhancedthe existingarchitecturalbeautyoftheisland.Sicilywasthecenterofaslaverebellioninitsancientperiod andChristianityfirstappearedhere.

Afewyearslater,ArabsandSaracensmadesignificantchangestoupgradethesocietyofSicily.During theNormandynasty,EuropeaninterferenceandgovernancebecamepartofitandtheCatholicChurch gainedsupremacyoverSicily.AllabovementionedforeigninvasionsinSicilyledtotheadditionof somethingnewinSicilyanddespiteallthedisturbancestheislandemergedstrong.

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ThingstoexploreinSicily

Thereissomuchtoseeanddoin SicilyinItaly.Ithasthebestplacesto visitinEurope.Hereisthebucketlist ofthingsyoucandoinSicilythatwill temptyoutohavethebestadventure there.

1.TourtheHistoricalCityof Palermo:BeingthecapitalofSicilyin Italy,Palermoisa2,700-year-oldcity thatisfullofarchitectureandculture toshowitsvisitors.Itisfamousfor streetfoodandyoucanhavea stunningwalkinthecityduringthe eveningandshopforantiquethingsto decorateyourhouse.Youcancatcha showatTeatroMassimoandvisitthe beachofMondellowhilewanderingin thecity.

2.HikeMountEtna:Itisavolcanoin thecity,highestintheEurope,andthe mostactiveintheworld.MountEtna NationalParkspansover220square milesand20townsandyouwill experiencethevarietyofbarrenareas madeoutoflava.Vineyards,woods, volcaniccraters,woods,etc.areother placestoexplorenearMountEtna.

3.DinnerinCave:PutiaDell'Ostello isarestaurantinacaveinCatania.Get atableatthecenteroftherestaurantto experienceastreamofcoldwater whilehavingahotandspicydinnerin thecave.Moreover,youcanenjoy yourfavoritedrinksthere.

4.SwiminAlcantaraGorge:Itisa quitepopularspotamonglocalsduring summer.Itoffersanadventurousclimb overtheGorgeandenjoyswimmingat thebottomofittofeelfreshand energetic.Furthermore,canyoningcan giveyouanadrenalinerushinafew seconds.

5.Visittheamphitheaterin Taormina:Theamphitheaterin Taormoniaisanabsolutelyinteresting placetovisitinSicily.Youcantakethe busfromthemetrostationandvisit someboutiquestoresthere.Ifpossible

don'tforgettowatchashowatthe world-famousamphitheatre.

6.Haveastreetfoodtour:Ifyouare lookingtotastethebestItalianstreet foodthenSicilyisthebestchoicefor you.PalermoandCataniaprovidelipsmackingstreetfooddishesfor travelersaswellaslocals.

7.WitnessthetraditionalSicilian puppettheatre:Asapartofthe UNESCOIntangibleCulturalHeritage List,youcanwitnessatraditional Sicilianpuppettheatreinalocal museum.

8.StopoverOldTowns:Beingan ancientplace,Sicilycomprisesold townslikeNoto,Modica,andRagusa. TheRagusaarchitectureisstunning, Modicaisfamousforitsraw chocolate,andValdiNotoisa UNESCOworldheritagesite.

9.Sayhellototheflamingos: FlamingosmigratefromAfricato Sicilyinwinter.Inthesaltplanesof TrapaniandSalinediPriolo,youcan enjoythepicturesqueviewofthem.

10.Scuba-divinginthecrystalclear waters:Ifyouskippedscuba-divingin Sicilythenyoudidnothingspecial there.Youmustenjoysuch adventuroussportsinthecrystalclear andwarmwatersofSicilyinItaly The AegeanIslands,Taormina,Naxos,the AeolianIslands,Lampedusa,andCapo Boeoarewaitingforyoutohave scuba-diving.

11.AdayoutinValdiNoto(Noto Valley):Itisacollectionoflovelylate BaroquetownsinsouthernSicilythat aresurroundedbythewavesofthe IonianandMediterraneanSeas.The lavishlateBaroquedécorofitspalaces isextremelyspectacular,anditwas designatedasanItalianUNESCO monumentin2002.Theregionalso revealsamoreancientpastthrough theatres,temples,andevennecropolis andprehistoricvillagesfromMagna Graecia.

BestHotelsinSicily

Asmentionedabovethereare numerousexcitingthingstodoin Sicilyandyoucanhitinlandto exploreUNESCOsites.Toexplore theisland,youshouldbeawareof thebestplacestostayandrelax. Here,wehavegotthelistofthebest hotelsinSicilywhereyoucanenjoy thespectacularsceneryofSicily

1.LocandaDonSerafino:Youmay findLocandaDonSerafinoamong thelabyrinthofnarrowalleyways andbaroquechurchesofRagusa Ibla,aUNESCOWorldHeritage Site.Itisoneofthefinestrestaurants inSicilyandhostselegantand spaciousroomsforguests.

2.HotelVillaAthena:Ithasan astoundinglocationintheareaofthe magnificenttempleofConcordiain Sicily Thehotelishometoa300year-oldvillawhichissetinpretty landscapedgardens.Itgrantsan amazingviewofthevalleyof temples.

3.SikeliaLuxuryHotel:Ifyou wanttoexperienceabeautiful combinationofsimplemonastic architectureandastrikingmodern interiorthenSilkeliaistheright choice.Itoffersgorgeouspalm-lined viewswhilehavingastayinsleek suits.

4.BelmondVillaSant'andrea:The phrase“pieceofparadiseonthe earth”wouldhavebeenmadefor BelmondVilla.Itisafive-star propertythatfeatures71elegant roomsandittreatsguestswith freshly-madeSiciliansweets.

5.CapofaroLocanda&Malvasia: Here,eachroomopensontotheseafacingview.Thechefstreattheir guestswithasun-filledgastronomic experiencewhichisacharming mergerofsweetandsaltyfood dishes.

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MesmerizingCultureofSicilyin Italy

SicilyinItalyisoneoftheforemost escapesfortravelersthatcan contributetostunningexperiences.It makesyoulivewiththerichculture andhistorywhilemanagingyourstay atplacessurroundedbyturquoise watersofparadise.Thereareafew factsaboutthecultureyouwilllove:

●SicilianCuisine:Horseisadishthat ismorepopularthanbeefandmeatand seafoodisthemostpopularchoicefor locals.Cannoliisapopularsweetdish throughouttheisland.Ricottacheesefilledfriedpastryisanotherfamous dish.

●TheOperadeiPupi:Sicilyishome tothe'OperaofPuppets'whichis translatedastheOperadeiPupiinthe Italianlanguage.Itgeneratesromantic poemsthatbelongtothe13thcentury andPalermoisconsideredasthe greatesthuboftheatretradition.

●Festivals:Sicilyisacclaimedforits uniqueculturethatmajorlyinvolves festivals.Christmasholidaysare celebratedwithPresepeViventewhere peoplecometogetherandrecreatethe birthofJesus.Openstreetfestivals, NewYearcelebrations,etc.givethe splendidfeelofthefestiveseason.

●Sicilianlanguage:SicilyinItaly doesnothaveitslanguagehowever,it

isblendedwithArabic,Hebrew, Byzantine,andNormanlanguages.It soundsdifferentfromtheformalItalian languageswithoriginalRomanroots.

TheMostConvenientTimetoVisit SicilyinItaly

SiciliyhastheMediterraneanClimate whichisgreatfortravelersallaround theyear.Inthesummer,thereishigh temperaturethroughoutthewholeday anditisthemostappropriatetimeto hitthebeach.Duringtheautumn months,thereislowsunshineand plentyofrainfallwhichisagainagood timetovisitSicilytownandexplore historicmonuments.Inwintermonths, thetemperatureismildandhappens someoccasionalrainfall.Youcanhave aquietgetawaytoexploreSicilyin Italyduringwinter.Inshort,Aprilto Octoberisthebestseasontovisit Sicilyandhavefunwithyourloved ones.

Sicilyislikenootherislandyouwill evervisit.Here,youcanhike,swim andenjoyplentyofwatersportsonthe beachside.Ithassomethingfor everyoneasfoodiescanenjoy pistachiosandalmonds,and wanderlustscanvisitsomeofthe oldestmedievaltownsintheworld.We hopeyouenjoyedreadingourarticle andreceivedparamountinsightsabout Sicily Theywillhelpyouduringyour journeytoSicily.

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Wefocusonbuildingpositiveandlong-termrelationshipswithourclients.Toalignwiththeclient's visionandmission,wegiveahumantouchtoeverystorywepublish.Ourteamprioritizesthe promotionofservicesandproductsofclientsthroughourreader-friendlyplatform.Ourexperiencein storytellinghelpsusconnectwiththefeaturedleaders/companies,helpingthemachievesteadyorganic growthwithouthavingtoinvesttoomuchtimeormoney

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1984 Lenovowasofficiallyfounded.Onthesameday,itgottheChinesegovernment’sapproval.

Lenovo’sorganizationalstructurewasestablishedjustaftertheChineseNewYear.Inthesame year,LenovostartedmanufacturingitspersonalcomputersunderthebrandnameThinkPad.

1994

1985

LenovowasknownasLegendatthetime.Thisyear,thecompanybecamepubliclytradedaftera $30mmillionUSDHongKongIPO.ManyanalystshadpositivethoughtsonLenovobeforethe IPO.Onthefirsttradingday,thecompanystockpricehitahighofHK$2.07andclosedinon HK$2.00.

LenovousedtheearningsfromthisofferingtofinanceitssalesofficesinEurope,NorthAmerica, andAustraliatoexpanditspresenceandmakeitsproductionanddevelopmentbetter.Inaddition, theofferingswerealsousedtoincreasethecompany’sworkingcapital.

Forthefirsttime,thecompanybecamethemarketshareleaderinChina.Becomingamarketleader inthesameyear,thecompanystartedsellingitsownlaptops.

2000

1996

ALenovocomputer,Tianxi,wasreleasedin1998.Itwasdesignedtomakecomputeraccesseasy forinexperiencedChineseconsumersalongwithaccesstotheinternet.Theinternetaccessfeature wasenhancedbyabuttonthatinstantlyconnecteduserstotheinternetbyopeningthewebbrowser.

TheTianxiwasco-brandedwithChinaTelecomandcamewithoneyearofInternetservice.The Tianxicametolifeafteranintensive2yearsofresearchanddevelopment.Itsvisualswerepastelcolored,ithadashell-shapedcaseandaseven-portUSBhubunderitsscreen.ItwasthebestsellingcomputerinChina’shistorywithmorethan1,000,000unitsinthisyearalone.

In2000,thecompanyalsointroduceditsThinkPadline-upoflaptops.

LenovoacquiresIBM’sPCdivision,whichalsoincludesThinkPad.Thiswasamovethathelped LenovoestablishitselfasamajorplayerintheglobalPCmarketandhelpedthecompany expanditsreachoutsideofChina.

2005

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2006

LenovorelocatesitsheadquartersfromBeijingtoNewYork.AfterarestructuringthatfollowedLenovo’s IBMpurchase,thecompanywasthethirdlargestmanufacturernexttoDellandHewlett-Packard.

InMarch2006,thecompanyannounceditsplanstoshiftitsheadquarterstoRaleigh.Thecompanywas alsocuttingjobsof5%ofitsemployees,whichisaround21,000people.

Lenovosolditssmartphoneandtabletdivisionin2008for$100millionUSDtofocuson personalcomputersandlaterpaid$200millionUSDtobuyitbackinNovember2009.

Themobiledivisionwasalreadyranked3rdinunitshareinChina.

Thisyear,LenovoTechnologysponsoredthe2006OlympicWinterGamesheldinItaly’sTorino,with 5,000desktopPCs,350servers,and1000notebookcomputerssupplied. LaunchedthefirstLenovo-brandedPCsworldwide. 2009

2010

Thecompanyintroducesitsfirstsmartphone,LePhone.

Asofthisyear,LeGardenhadover1,000availableprogramsfortheLePhone.Similarly,LeGardenhad 2,774individualdevelopersand542developercompaniesasmembers.

LenovojoinshandswithJapaneseelectronicsfirmNECtoproducepersonalcomputers.The companiesagreedtoestablishanewcompanycalledLenovoNECHoldingstoberegisteredin theNetherlands,saidastatement.

LenovoinvestsCN¥100millioninseedfundingdedicatedtomobileapplicationdevelopment foritsLeGardenonlineappstore. 2011

NECgets$175millionUSDinLenovostock.ItwasplannedthatLenovo’sstockwouldbea 51%stakeintheventure,andNECwouldhave49%,withtheformerhavingafive-yearoption toextenditsstake.

2012

Lenovoannouncesaninvestmentof$793millionUSDintheconstructionofamobilephone manufacturingandR&DfacilityinWuhan,Hubei.Inthesameyear,thecompanybecamethe largestsmartphonevendorinmainlandChina. 2013

LenovobecomesthenumberonePCCompanyandranks329intheFortune500listoftheworld’slargest companies.Later,thecompanyacquiresCCE,oneofthetopconsumerelectroniccompaniesinBrazil. Furthermore,Lenovobecomestheworld’s#3smartphonecompany

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2014

Lenovopurchasesmobiletechnology-relatedpatentsfromNECinApril2014.Later,thecompany purchasesIBM’sline-upofx86-basedserversalongwithIBMSystemxandIBMBladeCenter.

LenovorevealsitsnewlogoinBeijingwithaslogan-InnovationNeverStandsStill.Inthesameyear, thecompanysellsits100millionthThinkPadandalsobecamethenumber1PCmakerglobally

2015

LenovopartnersupwithFujitsu,andtheDevelopmentBankofJapan(DBJ)toformajointventure, whereFujitsusold51%ofitsstaketoLenovoandDBJacquireda5%stake.

LenovoandNetApppartnerupandannounceastrategicpartnershipandjointventureinChina.Asapart ofthedeal,Lenovostartstwonewstoragesystemlines,DM-Series,andDE-Serieswithacombination ofLenovohardwareandNetAppsoftware.Inthesameyear,Lenovobecamethelargestproviderofthe TOP500supercomputersglobally

2020

2018

LenovobecameapreferreddatacenterinnovationproviderforDreamWorksAnimationbeginningwith TrollsWorldTour

LenovofilesanapplicationtoissueChinesedepositoryreceipts,representingrecentlyissued ordinaryshares,tothenlistthemonShanghaiStickExchange’sScienceandTechnology InnovationBoard.

OnthesamedayofgettingacceptedbytheShanghaiStockExchange,Lenovowithdrewits applicationtolistontheexchangewiththereasonofthepossibilityofthevalidityoffinancial informationinitsprospectuslapsing.

2021

Lenovocontinuestoimproveitsprofitabilityalongwithitsrevenuefigures.

2020 2016
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ForThoseWhoDo

Thecampaign,onthethemeof“ForThoseWhoDo”was publishedinNovember2011.Theadsdeliveredthemessage perfectlywiththevarietyofphotosandvideos.

DifferentisBetter

Theadcampaignhighlighted Lenovo’sdesignsandinnovation.It shedlightontheuniquenessoftheir productscomparedtotheir competitors.

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ClaimYourVoice

Thecampaignshowcasesfemalegamers'negativereal-lifeexperiencesandthegamingcommunity'sbiasestowardthem.It highlightshowwomenchangetheirvoicesorhidetheirgendertoavoidharassmentandothernegativeexperiences. Additionally,thecampaignunderlinestheneedtocreateasafeandthrivingenvironmentforwomeningaming.

Conclusion

Lenovoisknownforits innovativeproductsat relativelyeconomicalprices thatareworthrelyingon.The brandiscontinuously empoweringpeoplealloverthe worldwithitsdiverseproducts, leadingeveryonetowarda betterfuturewithitssmart technologythatisalso sustainableinthelongterm.

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Propertyinvestmentcanbeincredibly beneficial.Inthemodernage,itcanbe advantageoustohaveadiverse investmentportfolio,consistingof stocks,bonds,andotherinvestments. Thisincludesproperty.Ifyouare interestedinpropertyinvestment,be suretocheckoutinvestmentproperty manchester.

Thoughpropertyinvestmentcanbe incrediblylucrative,itcanalsobe ratherrisky.Itwillrequireplentyof hardworkandresearch.Ifyouarenew totheworldofpropertyinvestment,

Hereare5fantastictipsforproperty investment:

1.DoYourResearch

Beforeyoustartyourpartyinvestment journey,youneedtoensurethatyou haveafirmunderstandingofthe industry.Thiswillrequirebeginnersto startbydoingplentyofresearch.It's recommendedthatyouresearchthe followingareasbeforeyoustart investing:

Ÿ Whatpropertyinvestmentis.

Ÿ Howyoucaninvestindifferent properties.

Ÿ Thedifferenttypesofproperties. Thisknowledgecanbegainedthrough thoroughresearch,whichyoucan primarilygetfromonlineresources. Foramoreprofessionalguide,you mightwishtoconsulttheaidofa propertyinvestmentadvisor

2.ConsiderTheArea

Thelocationofthepropertyisoneof themostimportantconsiderationsin determiningwhetherornotan investmentisgood.Toensurethatthe propertyisaworthwhileinvestment, youneedtoresearchwhetherthe neighborhoodisdesirable.

Desirableresidentialneighborhoodswill likelybelocatednearrestaurants, schools,spotsofnaturalbeauty,and otherfacilities.Meanwhile,business propertiesshouldbelocatedinpopular areas.

Propertyinvestmentcanbeincredibly beneficial.Inthemodernage,itcanbe advantageoustohaveadiverse investmentportfolio,consistingof stocks,bonds,andotherinvestments. Thisincludesproperty.Ifyouare interestedinpropertyinvestment,besure tocheckoutinvestmentproperty manchester.

Thoughpropertyinvestmentcanbe incrediblylucrative,itcanalsoberather risky.Itwillrequireplentyofhardwork andresearch.Ifyouarenewtotheworld ofpropertyinvestment,

Hereare5fantastictipsforproperty investment:

1.DoYourResearch

Beforeyoustartyourpartyinvestment journey,youneedtoensurethatyouhave afirmunderstandingoftheindustry This willrequirebeginnerstostartbydoing plentyofresearch.It'srecommendedthat youresearchthefollowingareasbefore youstartinvesting:

Ÿ Whatpropertyinvestmentis.

Ÿ Howyoucaninvestindifferent properties.

Ÿ Thedifferenttypesofproperties. Thisknowledgecanbegainedthrough thoroughresearch,whichyoucan primarilygetfromonlineresources.For amoreprofessionalguide,youmight wishtoconsulttheaidofaproperty investmentadvisor

2.ConsiderTheArea

Thelocationofthepropertyisoneofthe mostimportantconsiderationsin

determiningwhetherornotan investmentisgood.Toensurethatthe propertyisaworthwhileinvestment, youneedtoresearchwhetherthe neighborhoodisdesirable.

Desirableresidentialneighborhoods willlikelybelocatednearrestaurants, schools,spotsofnaturalbeauty,and otherfacilities.Meanwhile,business propertiesshouldbelocatedinpopular areas.

Inparticular,youshouldaimtoinvest inup-and-comingareas.Thisrefersto areasthathavewitnessedanincrease inpopularity.It’simportanttoresearch whethertheareaisup-and-coming,as thiscanbechallengingtopredict.

Beforebuyingapropertyinanarea, youshoulddoyourresearch.Thiswill includeresearchingthecompetitionin thelocation.

3.ThinkAboutTheTypeOf Property

Thereareafewdifferenttypesof propertiesthatyoucaninvestin. Differenttypesofpropertieswillbe associatedwithdifferentadvantages anddisadvantageswhichshouldbe consideredwhendeterminingwhether ornottheseinvestmentsareagood choice.

Residentialpropertiesaregreatfor renting.However,youcanalsouse themasvacationpropertiesifdesired. Meanwhile,commercialpropertieswill bebestsuitedtobusinessesthatwish tousetheproperty.

Whenconsideringthetypeofproperty, youalsoneedtoconsideritsstate. Thesecategoriescaninclude refurbishedproperties,new-build properties,andoff-planproperties. Anoff-planpropertyreferstoa propertythathasnotyetbeenfinished. Asaresult,itwillstillbeinthe

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constructionphase.Anadvantageofthis propertyvarietyisthatyouwilloftensave money Yet,anadvantageisthatyouwon'tsee thepropertybeforeinvestinginit.

Refurbishedpropertieshavebeenpurchasedand renovatedtogiveitamoremodernaesthetic.It canbecostlytorenovateaproperty,thoughthis canmassivelyincreaseitsvalue.Finally,anewbuildisapropertythathasbeenrecently finished,namelywithinthelastcoupleofyears.

4.CreateAThoroughBudgetPlan

Partofthereasonwhypropertyinvestmentisso riskyisbecauseofthehighcostsassociated withit.Thiswillincludenotonlytheupfront costofthepropertybutalsoadditionalcoststhat youmaynotrealize.Thiscanincluderegular maintenanceoftheproperty,utilitybills,and legalfees.

Topreventyourselffromoverspendingona property,itisadvisedthatyoucreateadetailed budgetplan.Whenconsideringaninvestment, youshouldresearchallofthedifferentcoststhat youwillneedtocover

Ensurethatyouaddalittleleewayfor unexpectedexpenses.Iftheseexpensesaretoo substantial,youmightwanttoreconsiderthe investment.

5.TakeTheRisksIntoAccount

Lastbutnotleast,youneedtoweighupthepros andconsofpropertyinvestmentwhen consideringdifferentopportunities.Additionally, youshouldtakestepstominimizetheserisks wheninvestinginproperty.Someoftherisksof investinginpropertiesinclude:

Ÿ Fluctuatingprices

Ÿ Irresponsibletenants

Ÿ Unexpectedcosts

Bytakingtheserisksintoaccount,youcan ensurethatyourinvestmenthasthebestchance ofsuccess.Iftherisksforaparticular investmentaretoosubstantial,thisisan indicationthattheinvestmentmightnotbeideal foryou.

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Backinsecondaryschool,therewasa chapteronBostonTeaPartyinhistory, aneventthatplayedasignificantrolein theAmericanRevolution.That’sallI knewaboutBostonuntilIgrewupand learnedmoreaboutthecity Thankstoa plethoraofpopularandhistoricplacesto visit,Bostonhasbecomeaprime attractionfortouristsacrosstheworld.If youarealsoplanningtovisitBostonin thenearfuture,youmustbesearching forthebesthotelsforacomfortablestay Tohelpyoufindthebestone,wehave comeupwiththe10besthotelsin DowntownBostoninthisblog.

HyattRegencyBoston

Rating:4.4Stars

Amenities:Indoorswimmingpool, Facilitiesfordisabledguests,Rowes WharfSeaGrille

Specialties:Cityview,Harborview, LocalSeafood

NearbyAttractions:FanPierPark, NewEnglandAquarium,Computer HistoryMuseum

Prices:US$221pernight

Ifyouarelookingforthemostluxurious hotelsinDowntownBoston,Hyatt RegencyBostonisthebestoption.Itis anaward-winningrestaurantcomprising themostadvancedfacilitieslike personalizedmini-barservices.Thehotel offers24-hourfrontdesksforits customers.

TheGodfreyHotelBoston

Rating:4.2Stars

Amenities:Self-parkingonsite, ConferenceRooms,24-hourfitness centre

Specialties:Pet-friendly,Children’s games,Multilingualstaff,Coffee-based recipes,Gourmetcuisine

NearbyAttractions:WinthropSquare, OxfordPlacePlayground,CopleyPlace, OldStateHouse

Prices:US$292pernight

TheGodfreyHotelisamongthe4-star hotelsinDowntownBostonthat occupyaglamorousbuildingon WashingtonStreet.LoganAirportis just4kmawayfromtheGodfreyHotel andyoucanleveragepublictransport atDowntownCrossingandParkStreet. Moreover,complimentarybreakfast andWi-Fiservicesareavailableatthe restaurant.

TheLangham

Rating:4.6Stars

Amenities:Meeting/banquetfacilities, Allergy-freeroom,Swimmingpool toys, Sunloungersorbeachchairs

Specialties:Privateparking,Nonsmokingrooms,Grana,Board games/puzzles

NearbyAttractions:JennyPlaza, AngellMemorialSquare,Rooftop Greenery,BenjaminFranklinStatue

Prices:US$321pernight

A5-starnewlyrenovatedandoneof themosthistorichotelsinDowntown Boston,TheLanghamwasearlier knownastheFederalReserveBank. Eachroomconsistsofa50-inchLED HDTVwith24-hourstreaming capabilities.AnItalianfamily-style specialfoodispreparedatGrana,the newclassicrestaurantlocatedinthe grandhalloftheformerFederal ReserveBank.

FourSeasonsHotel

Ratings:4.6Stars

Amenities:Indoorswimmingpool, Fitnesscentre,andSpa

Specialties:Aujourd’huilounge, Familyrooms,Freetoiletries, Bathrobe,On-sitediningattheBistro Lounge,Streetbar

NearbyAttractions:TheBoston OperaHouse,ArlingtonStation,Public Garden,FreedomTrail

Prices:US$321pernight

FourSeasonsHotelislocatedwithin stepsfromtheBostonCommonand thePublicGarden.Itissituatedinthe guest’sfavoritepartofBostonandyou canhavethemostamazingcityview fromthere.Thehotelistheperfect baseforexploring“America’sWalking City,”astopattractionsarejustafew stepsaway.

TheRitz-Carlton

Rating:4.5Stars

Amenities:Children’stelevision networks,Entertainmentstaff,Pool Specialties:Sophisticateddining, Seafood,Personalizedexperience

NearbyAttractions:Wirelessinternet access,CopleySquare,TheFreedom Trail

Prices:US$239pernight

A5-starhotel,TheRitz-Carltonis locatedinastrategicareaofBoston Citywhereyoucanfindfamoustourist attractionsafewstepsaway. Furthermore,youcanenjoymassages, bodytreatments,andfacialsatthe hotel’sspecialspa.Thehoteltakes utmostcareofthevisitorsasthe propertyiscleanedwithdisinfectants andisconcernedaboutsocial distancingaswell.

BostonOmniParkerHouseHotel

Rating:4.1Stars

Amenities:FreeWi-Fiandwired internet,MP3docks,Coffeemakers, Laptop-compatibleservices,24-hour gym,Conferencespace,Valetparking Specialties:On-sitedining, Connecting/adjoiningroomsavailable

NearbyAttractions:QuincyMarket, TDGarden,NewburyStreet, BeantownPub,TheLastHurrah

Prices:US$449pernight

Ifyouarewillingtotastelocalfood likeBostoncreampieandtheParker Houseroll,OmniParkerHouseHotel

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canbethebestoptionamongother hotelsinDowntownBoston.Thehotel wasbuiltin1855,probablyoneofthe oldesthotelsinDowntownBoston.Its advancedfacilitieslikeanindoor personalizedpoolcancraveyouto extendyourstayhere.

TheVerbHotel

Rating:4.4Stars

Amenities:Cablechannels,Coffee machine,Refrigerator,Daily housekeeping

Specialties:Privateentrance,Ironing facilities,Heatedpool,Pool/beach towels,Sunterrace,Safetydepositbox

NearbyAttractions:BackBayFens, GastonSquare,HigginsonCircle, ForsythePark,Charlesgate

Prices:US$350pernight

TheVerbHotel,anurbanhotelis locatedinBoston’sFenway neighborhoodwhereyoucanexplore unforgettableovernightdestinations.It providesluxurioustrailerswithplush bedsandrelaxedsittingareas.The lavishamenitiesoftheVerbHotelare designedtoreflecttheadventureoflife ontheroad.Ittreatsgueststoan“allaccesspass”byprovidinganoutdoor experienceintheheartofthecity.

MoxyBostonDowntown

Rating:4Stars

Amenities:Boardgames,Puzzles, Blackoutcurtains,Walk-inshower, Allergy-freeroom

Specialties:Landmarkview,City view,Localfood

NearbyAttractions:FenwayPark, Chinatown,BostonCommon,Art Galleries,Theaters,Finedining,Beach

Prices:US$430pernight

MoxyBostonDowntownprovidesan extraordinaryexperienceforitsguests. Thehotelissituatedatthecentrestage ofalltheenjoymentfacilitiesin

Boston.Youcanwhoopitupwiththedelicious signaturecocktailanddinnerattherestaurant andcontinuewiththenightlifeinthecity

BostonParkPlaza

Rating:4.1Stars

Amenities:VIProomfacilities,On-demand files,FlatscreenTV,Iron,andBanquetroom Specialties:Taxiservices,Conferencefacilities, Businesscentreswithinternetaccess,Pet friendly

NearbyAttractions:WangTheatre,Shear Madness,MakeWayforDucklingStatues,Blue ManGroup

Prices:US$296pernight

BostonParkPlazaisamongstthemostluxurious hotelsinDowntownBoston.It’shistoriccharm andcontemporaryeleganceawaittowelcomethe touristsandtakecareoftheiraccommodation facilities.WiththehelpofUS$100millionin renovations,thelandmarkhasbeenfullyrestored tocherishitslavishpresenceinthecity.

RevereHotel

Rating:4.3Stars

Amenities:Paidpublicparkingon-site,Bicycles available,ATMonsite,Umbrella,Rooftop terrace,Outdoordiningarea,Vendingmachine, Firstaidkit

Specialties:LocalSeafood,BeachsideView, WaterGames

NearbyAttractions:Grill23&Bar,Thinking Cup,Mike&Patty’s,Ostra

Prices:US$446pernight

RevereHotelhasbeenshapedbylocalculture andtheindependentrebelliousspiritofBoston.It isacommondowntownrefugefortouristswho wanttoimmersethemselvesinthelocalculture andtaketheadventurousandauthenticfeelofit. Itsbedsareextremelycomfortableandthe commonareaisalsocozy

Tourismisincompletewithouthospitality services.Youmayenjoyvisitingthousandsof places,butwithoutagoodhotel,yourjourneyis neveraccomplished.Ifyouareeverplanningto visitBostonCity,wearesureourblogwiththe besthotelsinDowntownBostonwillhelpyou.

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How to Advertise Your Business?

Inaworldwheretheaverageconsumerattentionspanislessthan10secondsentrepreneursandbusinessownersneedtostep uptheirmarketingcampaigns.Thisisessentialbecauseconsumerstodayreceivetonsofmarketingcontentfromdifferent businesses.Hence,youneedtocomeupwithbetterideasonhowyoucanadvertiseyourbusinessandgettheattentionofthe consumers.

Let'stakeaquicklookat5tipsonhowtoadvertiseyourbusinesseffectively.

1.CreateaResponsiveWebsite

Mostconsumerstodayarepresentonline.Hence,youmusthaveabusinesswebsitewhichisengagingandresponsive.This allowsyourconsumerstoknowmoreaboutyourbusinessbyadvertiseyourbusinessandtheproductsandservicesyouoffer. Tobeginwith,youneedtohiretherightprofessionalstohelpyouwithwebdesignservices.Youcanchoosefromthetop10 webdesignservicesfirmsthatyouwouldhiretoensurethatyoucanhaveawell-designedanddevelopedbusinessportalfor yourcustomers.

2.IncorporateBlogintoYourWebsite

Havingagoodbusinesswebsitehelps.However,youalsohavetoincorporateblogsintoyourbusinesssite.Thisisessential becausebloggingisimportantformarketingandSEO.Consumerstodayaredatahungryandthereforetheyprefertoread moredataanddetailswhichwouldhelpthemmaketherightchoice.Havingablogonyourbusinesssitewhichsaysmore aboutyourproductsandservicesinstilsfaithandloyaltyinyourbrand.Italsoincreasesonlinevisibilitywhenyouusethe rightkeywordsandalsodrivesengagementandbrandawareness.Youcanalsouseabusinessblogtoeducateyourcustomers andbuildmarketauthority

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3.UtilizeSocialMedia

Ifyouarenotusingthepowerofsocialmediayouare losingoutonmanypotentialcustomers.Mostpeopletoday areonvarioussocialmediaplatformslikeFacebook, Twitter,Instagramandsoon.Tappingthepowerofsocial mediaallowsyoutoreachouttovariouspotential customerswhodon'tknowmuchaboutyourbusinessand brand.Withtherightlevelofengagement,youcanalso updateyourcustomerswithvariousupcomingproductsand servicesandeventsrelatedtoyourbusiness.Hence,you shouldneverunderestimatetheimportanceofsocialmedia inbusinesscommunication.However,youneedtohavea socialmediastrategywhichwouldallowyoutooptimize yourresourcesandbudget.

4.VideoContentandMarketing

Itisestimatedthatmoreconsumerstodayprefertowatch videosthanreadcontent.Hence,youcanutilizethepower ofvideomarketingwhereyoucanputforwardyourproduct andservicescreativelyandinnovatively.Ifyoudon'thavea bigbudgetyoucanuseyourGoogleaccountandstarta YouTubechannelwhereyoucansharemoredetailsabout

theproductsandservicesyouoffer.Thisisagreatwayto reachouttonewpotentialaudiencesandexpandyourmarket base.Youcanalsoincorporateinfluencermarketingstrategies onYouTubeandusereviewswhichwouldhelpyoureachout tomorepeopleandimproveonlinebusinessvisibility

5.ReferralPromotion

Whenyouwanttotryold-schoolmethodsyoucanusereferral promotiontechniques.Thisallowsyoutousetheloyaltyand experienceofyourexistingcustomerstogetyoumore business.Usingthereferralpromotionmethodyoucanlet yourcustomerssharetheirexperiencesandinsightswiththeir friends,colleaguesandacquaintances.Thisbuildsachainas morepeopleconstantlypromoteyourbrandthroughword-ofmouthpublicity Youcanrewardyourcustomerswith coupons,gifts,pointsanddiscountswhichwouldletthem knowthatyouappreciatetheirkindgesturetohelpyouwith businesspromotionandadvertisement.Thisarefewwaysto advertiseyourbusiness.

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