The 24-hour working day: Small and medium businesses and our changing world of work

Small and medium-sized businesses play a huge part in western economies. AVG Business explores SMBs’ roles in these economies as well as their effects on owners. The infographic also looks at how the world of work has changed over the years, comparing US and UK SMBs as new technologies are increasingly used in marketing and new business.

The 24 hour working day: SMBs and our changing world of work

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