Tue Nov-14-2023: Record-Breaking Holiday Season for US Biz, Privacy Rules vs. Cybersecurity, NABL Q3

On today's episode of the Business of Tech podcast, we discuss three key topics. First, we explore how U.S. businesses are gearing up for a record-breaking holiday season, despite challenges such as inflation and supply chain disruptions. We delve into their strategies, including targeting young consumers through social media platforms like TikTok and investing in digital marketing and influencer partnerships. Next, we examine the new privacy rules over cybersecurity provided by NIST, highlighting the importance of this guidance for businesses. Lastly, we share the positive outlook of small and medium-sized IT enterprises in the UK, who are optimistic about 2024 and plan to invest £17 billion in their businesses following a resilient recovery from the pandemic. Tune in to stay informed on the latest trends and developments in the world of business and technology.Three things to know today00:00 U.S. Small Businesses Gear Up for Record-Breaking Holiday Season, with MSP-specific conditions05:23 Privacy Rules over Cybersecurity, as NIST provides new guidance08:24 N-Able’s Third Quarter ResultsSupported by: https://gozynta.com/eureka/https://timezest.com/mspradio/Want to take my class? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.