Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate them, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a sweepstakes with a chance to win one of five $1,000...
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Where women entrepreneurs can find funding for their businesses
Today, women are bursting with entrepreneurial spirit—recent reports suggest they are starting businesses at twice the rate of men. If we were to follow them on their journeys to building their ventures, what would we witness? Let’s start with the good news. In...
Evelyn Garcia: Small Business Spotlight
Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate them, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a sweepstakes with a chance to win one of five $1,000...
Top 5 video games for date night: play with the one you love
Date night doesn’t always have to mean a fancy meal out or going to the movies. There’s just as much fun to be had with a cozy night in, playing video games. Gaming can be a fun way to bond with your partner while challenging one another, as well as an intimate date...
Gaming 2022: gaming trends to watch this year
Video games have come a long way since the Magnavox Odyssey console was released in 1972. From different at-home consoles to various video games, gaming trends have given people more ways to play than ever before. Social media games and eSports were some of the...
The top technology trends to watch for in 2022
Among 2021’s top technology trends, we saw improvements with 5G and fiber optic internet networks. Businesses incorporated artificial intelligence in their work operations and customer experiences. Health and safety initiatives around the world used the Internet of...
Cold weather tips: how to protect your laptop in cold weather
Cold weather can have adverse effects on the way your phone, tablet and laptop perform. The cold air can lead to condensation appearing on your laptop, which can cause water damage to the screen and internal parts. Cold temperatures reduce your laptop battery’s life,...
Small Business Spotlight: American Transplant Foundation
Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate that along with National Small Business Week in 2021, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a...
Why your small business should offer omnichannel customer support
Your small business connects with your customers in three distinct stages. Before the sale, your marketing person oversees pre-sales communications: ads, emails, buying keywords, and other activities that entice people to purchase your product or service. Your sales...
How customer referral programs can return high ROI for small businesses
Without a customer referral program, your small business is missing out on one of the most vibrant and highest ROI-producing marketing channels there is. Think of it as the 21st century version of word of mouth. The big players across virtually every industry have...
Best Valentine’s Day tech gifts
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and finding the perfect gift for your loved one can be hard. You may be searching for the perfect gift that’s unique, but you’re not sure where to start. While traditional Valentine’s Day gifts usually include flowers, chocolates...
Connected and Protected: Securing IoT
New Year, New Devices. As you’re unwrapping and setting up the best tech gifts from the holidays, securing your new IoT devices may be the best gift of all. IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to all the smart devices you may find in your home, like smart...