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From cold calls to the cloud, Jay and Junab's journey to establish Möbius Partners has been nothing short of inspiring. What began as a friendship at Central Catholic High School -San Antonio evolved into a strong partnership that has expanded our business beyond San Antonio to Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Jay and Junab recently met with the San Antonio Express-News to talk about how they got here and where they're going next. Check out the article for insights on: ✅ How they broke into the #ITIndustry in 2000 amid the dot-com bust ✅ Möbius Partner's evolution from hardware to full-service #DigitalTransformation ✅ Data trends Möbius Partners is harnessing, like #HybridCloud solutions ✅ How Möbius Partners is taking on the challenge of cyberattacks with innovative #CyberSecurity solutions

Austin is growing faster than ever, with new opportunities around every corner. As the city expands, so does the potential for your business to reach new heights. Are you ready to grow with Austin? Our latest article breaks down how you can align your business strategies with Austin’s rapid development. Don’t just watch the city grow—be part of the success story.

Living in a #ConnectedTN means you can find amazing deals from local shops online before heading out to support them in person. Today, let’s celebrate the local businesses that fuel our communities, create jobs and bring unique character to our neighborhoods. Check out your favorite small businesses online, find their latest deals and then shop small to make a big impact! #SmallBusinessSaturday

2024 - Your Year to Move State Lines! 🚚✈️ Discover some top tips and tricks for a smooth interstate move. Click now and learn the “How” part: https://lnkd.in/dDcExN3G . . . #InterstateMove #MovingTips #MovingGuide #StateLines #RelocationTips #MovingHouse #MovingDay #Moving2024 #movers #mygoodmovers

🚨 Big Move in the Property World! 🚨 With its third effort to buy British rival Rightmove, Australia's REA Group is making waves and sweetening the price to a whopping £6.1 billion ($8.12 billion)! 💸 Rightmove is now valued at 770 pence per share in this current offer, up from 705 pence in the previous one. Despite REA's efforts, Rightmove hasn’t engaged yet. In a statement, REA's CEO Owen Wilson said, "We are genuinely disappointed at the lack of engagement by Rightmove's board and strongly encourage them to engage." 🏘️ Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. now owns 62% of REA; a successful transaction would lower News Corp.'s ownership to roughly 49% and hasten REA's international growth. 🌍 Following the release of the most recent bid news, shares of Rightmove increased 4% while those of REA fell 2.5%. 🏦 According to analysts, the purpose of this higher offer is to force Rightmove to enter into negotiations. Could another offer be in the works? 🤔 #REAGroup #RightmoveTakeover #PropertyMarket #GlobalExpansion #PropertyDeal #BusinessDeals #TechNews #Rightmove #Reuters #Magicminds #MagicmindsBlogs

REPOST: #KeepingDowntownInformed | DNAmemphis.org ~ TODAY IS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! 🏬🏦🏪 Small Business Saturday, celebrated after Thanksgiving, highlights the importance of local businesses in our community. “Let’s all join together and visit our locally owned downtown stores and shops today and spend a little money with them! They are our neighbors. They are our community. And we need to support them by shifting some dollars toward them instead of spending it all on Amazon. Being a small business owner myself, I can attest that the small businesses you shop with today will feel the impact of your spending with them, big corporations won’t” said DNA Board President @jerredformemphis Here are key reasons to support this initiative: 1. Economic Boost: Small businesses drive economic growth and job creation, significantly impacting local economies. 2. Community Identity: They reflect the unique character of neighborhoods, helping maintain their distinctiveness. 3. Personalized Service: Local businesses offer tailored customer experiences that larger corporations often can’t match. 4. Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Supporting small businesses inspires new ventures, fostering innovation and diversity. 5. Environmental Benefits: They typically have a smaller carbon footprint by sourcing locally and reducing transportation emissions. This Small Business Saturday, prioritize shopping local. Your support not only helps businesses thrive but also strengthens community ties! #memphis #downtownMemphis #DNAmemphis #smallbusinesssaturday

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have published a report on The Future of the High Street. The report can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ef7nmYxR #FederationofSmallBusinesses

I mean, that really got out of hand fast. Up until last week, #Zoopla had been quiet for so many months that it wasn’t possible to tell whether they were sleeping or screaming inside their HQ – beset as they were by a resurgent #OnTheMarket (OTM) and an evermore ruthless #Rightmove. Then Charlie Bryant, Zoopla’s CEO, appeared across multiple media, acknowledging the strides that his competitor OTM has made under their new CoStar ownership, whilst also brushing them off as too tiny to challenge his clear #2. I’m not saying that the specific interview he granted #TheNegotiator's Nigel Lewis was delusional, but it stretched credibility a little bit to insist that “OTM does have traction, but our audience is more unique …” Is it though? Speaking to agents, day-in day-out, that’s certainly not the impression I get. Being on Rightmove is, horribly, a defensive play to stop your cyanide-pill-popping competitors from crucifying you at every market appraisal. For better or worse – currently – it can be business-limiting to not be on the dominant property website. That isn’t because of the quality or even volume of the leads that they deliver – no, it’s because the second you come off them, every other agent in your eyeline is going to lord it, telling each vendor in town that their properties are as good as invisible with you. Which reinforces Rightmove’s criticality to vendors. And round we go again. So it’s easy to believe that down this pathway lies brand, then business, damage. Something that Rightmove exploits with a ruthlessness that verges on psychopathy. Because – remember this – Rightmove doesn’t +care+ about your circumstances, or you. You’re going to keep paying, no matter what it does. Or your competitors will put you out of business, with RM's menacing account managers handing them the petrol and matches. And Rightmove is almost offensively open that it's going after more of your wallet – a lot more ... (If you're interested in reading a longer version of this article, do click the link in the Comments section.)

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Where are you shopping this Small Business Saturday? When we created Small Business Saturday at American Express as founding sponsor in 2010, the vision was to celebrate and encourage the backbone of our economy: small businesses. The ubiquitous love for small businesses grew into a nationwide movement overnight that has persevered for the last 15 years, highlighting the vital role these businesses play in driving innovation, creating jobs, and enriching our communities. Why shop small? Fuel the engines of economic growth: Small businesses account for 99% of all businesses in the U.S., employing nearly half of those of us who don’t work for the government.  These businesses are responsible for creating two-thirds of net new jobs, providing opportunity in our own backyards. Encourage more growth now than ever:  Since 2020, entrepreneurship has surged to historic levels. Between 2021 and 2023, a record-breaking 16 million new business applications were filed, with 5.5 million in 2023 alone—a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit alive and thriving in America -- Let's Americans are creating the businesses they want to work for! Drive the Multiplier Effect: When you shop small, 67 cents of every dollar spent stays in your community, helping to fund schools, parks, infrastructure, and more. Build neighborhood resilliency: Successful small business districts often make neighborhoods more desirable to live in and proximity to vibrant local businesses—cafes, restaurants, and shops—can increase residential property prices. Shop better: Unique products, personalized service, and a familiar face make holiday gift buying joyful! As both a shopper and an advocate for small businesses, I am consistently inspired by their passion, grit, and creativity. From neighborhood boutiques to local eateries, these businesses always make me smile. This November 30, Small Business Saturday, celebrate the businesses that enrich your life. Every purchase you make at a local independent business in your neighborhood is an investment in local jobs, creativity, and economic growth. Together, we can ensure that small businesses continue to be the engines of progress. Shout out to the OG SBS team and all the teams that have nurtured and grown Shop Small and every Small Business Saturday!   #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #Entrepreneurship #EconomicGrowth