Verizon Business launches Comeback Coach
20 Juillet 2020 - 3:30PM
Verizon Business launches its first small business resource hub -
bringing together valuable tools, services and advice to small
businesses as they continue to deal with the impact of the
pandemic. This new hub for small business resources serves as a
one-stop destination bringing together Verizon’s numerous COVID-19
small business relief programs and vital information to help small
businesses survive and thrive. According to a recent Verizon
Business survey, 64% of small business owners indicated they would
find a resource hub dedicated to supporting and reviving small
businesses once the pandemic subsides helpful.
As part of the new platform, the company reveals today Comeback
Coach, a content-led initiative pairing selected small businesses
with leading small business influencers. The program features 1:1
coaching helping these businesses overcome the unique challenges
caused by the pandemic. The mentorship program will be captured
over the course of the next few months with the initial episodes to
be released during the month of August.
“Post-pandemic recovery for small businesses will require much
more than just financial assistance,” said Tami Erwin, CEO, Verizon
Business. “Our new hub provides a robust destination for
collaboration and support tools to guide business owners and
entrepreneurs in reimagining their strategic visions to align with
our new world realities.”
In addition to valuable advice, the Comeback Coach small
business hub will include Verizon’s suite of small business
solutions such as: BlueJeans, One Talk, Localworks, Mobile Security
and MDM (Mobile Device Management). Participating coaches and
selected small businesses will be announced in the coming
weeks.
Verizon Business Comeback Coach Hub Featured Small
Business Solutions:
- BlueJeans Video
Conference Tool: To help more users
connect with employees, vendors and customers, the BlueJeans
platform, acquired by Verizon in May 2020, allows you to easily and
securely hold live video calls, webinars, conference calls, and
online meetings. Utilizing Dolby Voice to deliver superior audio
quality, BlueJeans integrates next-generation collaboration tools
with a premium multimedia experience to radically accelerate
productivity for companies of all sizes.
- One Talk Calling Service: This mobile-first
communication solution allows small businesses to work more
efficiently, even when employees are at remote locations. Utilizing
VoIP and LTE technology, One Talk rings one number that can be
shared across a combination of compatible devices, such as
smartphones, desktop computers, and desk phones, so your customers
can reach you, whether you're at the office or on the go.
- Verizon Business Security Suite: Provides
critical services and technology solutions for small businesses to
help protect themselves from threats. Key solutions include:
- Verizon Business Risk Assessment Tool: This
free solution provides information about security vulnerabilities
and a ranking in comparison to other businesses, identifies
security trends, and produces snapshot reports on the state of the
business’s web/email security.
- MDM (Mobile Device
Management): Allows businesses to
monitor, manage applications and secure employees' mobile devices
across various operating systems, such as Apple and Android.
- Localworks Small Business
Dashboard: An online self-service
dashboard that allows a small business owner to submit business
listing information to more than 70 online directories so a
business can be found whether customers are using voice assistants,
search engines, navigation or GPS systems, or social networks. It
enables business owners to promote timely deals and offers, edit
listings, track listing performance, analyze key business
reputation information and respond to customer ratings and
reviews.
- Fios Internet, 4G LTE, Mobile Broadband: Help
businesses to stay connected with their customers whether they are
in a fixed location (Fios, LTE) or working remotely (Mobile
Broadband).
- Small Business Webinar
Series: Launched in April, this 30-minute
weekly series features small business experts who share practical
advice, insight and tips on how small businesses can survive during
these unprecedented times.
- TechTeam: Provides 24/7,
on-demand access to tech experts who can help you with virtually
any software, device, hardware or cloud issue through one simple
click or call on the app. TechTeam experts provide powerful, whole
office support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices as well as
other peripheral devices including printers, scanners and credit
card machines.
- Verizon Connect: Provides
businesses with a fleet of vehicles with mobile resource management
solutions that help improve safety, productivity, and efficiency.
Verizon Connect offers asset tracking, field service management,
dash cam solutions, and compliance to help keep drivers, vehicles
and businesses moving forward.
Recent Verizon Business COVID-19 Small Business relief
initiatives include:
- Verizon Business Women in Business Mentorship
Program: Provides mentorship and
practical advice for women-owned small businesses, in partnership
with CircleAround, a subsidiary of the Girl Scouts and the National
Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). This program will
feature a series of monthly virtual panels hosted by Tami Erwin,
featuring small business leaders across the technology, media,
finance and public sector industries. The first event is scheduled
for August 6.
- Pay it Forward Live:
Verizon’s streaming entertainment series, viewed more than 90
million times, was created to help support small businesses
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company
offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its
award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’
demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control.
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Media Contacts:Claudia
RussoClaudia.russo@verizon.com201-400-5325
Howard WatermanHoward.waterman@verizon.com917-359-5505
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