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Changing Workplace Trends According to Microsoft

Travis Walter, VP of Microsoft Store

Podcast •
20:34
Min • Season 
3
 | Episode 
93
 • Published: 09/13/2022
Travis Walter, VP of Microsoft Store

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Summary

The release of Microsoft’s Small Business State of Mind study revealed quite a bit about what is on the minds of small business owners. But are they thinking about the right things? Hear from Travis Walter, Microsoft Store's Vice President of Retail, as he talks about the findings from this latest study, including the impact Gen Z is having on the workplace, navigating inflation issues, why cybersecurity needs to be top of mind, and more.

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Topics

00:29 – Introduction to Travis Walter

01:56 – The Small Business State of Mind report

02:17 – The emphasis on Gen Z

04:47 – Biggest threats to small businesses

07:33 – Navigating inflation issues

09:25 – The importance of using the services you have

12:47 – Cybersecurity risk for small businesses

14:41 – The new startup trend

18:11 – The most popular Microsoft products


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