The United States is lucky to be the country with the most robust economy in the world. Our free-market economy ensures the most innovative companies with the best products thrive in business. As you can imagine, this breeds high levels of competition, making our economy the most vibrant and diverse as well. Indeed, the entire world watches the U.S., as our markets have an immeasurable impact on the global economy.

Many small businesses find it hard to keep up with the large corporations that have larger budgets and more brand recognition. However, most large corporations were once small businesses, so your business can climb to the top of its industry and become a mainstay as well. In fact, we have some innovative strategies to help you accomplish that goal. Continue reading to get insight into some strategies that can help elevate your company.

Use an integration platform to transcend data silos.

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One of the most common struggles for small businesses is maximizing their data insights. Companies of all sizes generate and consume massive amounts of data, but it does them no good if they can’t get the data they need when they need it. With an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) system, data integration is simpler than ever. iPaaS systems can also be used to integrate new enterprise applications into your company’s IT infrastructure, and one of the best things about it is it’s a vendor-managed system.

It’s critical to do your due diligence when looking for the right iPaaS system for your company. The Gartner Magic Quadrant is a great place to find the leaders and innovators in the data science industry. TIBCO is proud to be a leader in the iPaaS Gartner Magic Quadrant, and they have over 20 years of experience providing data science solutions to companies of all sizes all over the world.

Create a Wikipedia page for yourself and your company.

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Wikipedia has become one of the most trusted sources of information online, and it’s a great site to learn about anything, from the history of Cairo to the history of a person you admire. Many CEOs also use Wikipedia to expand their personal profile and enhance the credibility of their company. Wikipedia for CEOs is a great tool for any chief executive officer who’s looking to become an industry leader and authoritative voice in their field of endeavor.

Invest in business intelligence to get actionable insights.

Data is the most valuable resource in the business world, and the companies that fail to adopt a big data strategy are doomed to fall behind the pack. With the right data science infrastructure, you can create a logical data warehouse to make it easy to perform various types of analytics. Furthermore, with a data warehouse, you can automate the formatting of raw data. TIBCO’s data virtualization platform is an essential tool for small businesses looking to capitalize on the massive amounts of data they consume and generate.

Use social media to engage with your target audience.

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Another great way to boost your company’s performance is to use social media to engage with your target audience. Content marketing is the most effective way to increase brand awareness and drive organic traffic to your website, so it’s integral to perform diagnostic analytics to identify your target audience and the types of content they favor. From there, it’s all about being engaging and informative.

As you can tell from the tips in this article, the business world has made a major pivot toward technology with a focus on data science, digital marketing, and unique customer experiences. With these tips, you can take your company’s performance and efficiency to the next level.