Over a quarter of small businesses do not have a website and 10 percent claim that they are unlikely to have a website in the future, according to a new survey conducted by research firm Clutch. Of the small businesses that have a website, only 56 percent have a responsive design website that is mobile friendly. However, the survey also showed signs of improvement, as 23 percent plan to increase website spending in 2015. Read more...

Social media marketing provides resource-strapped small businesses an affordable opportunity to cultivate an online community, solidify brand-building and increase lead generation.  When it comes to choosing which social media platforms to utilize, select those that offer the best potential for reaching your ideal audience, and -- because everyone uses social media differently -- ensure that some time was spent defining your target audience so that your approach aligns with your overall marketing goals.  Read more...

Ricoh has unveiled three new black and white multifunction products (MFPs) for small offices and workgroups whose employees are determined to improve their information mobility in this new world of work. Read more...