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Yelp Adds Small Business Features
According to Tech Crunch, Yelp is adding a feature that lets businesses see the impact Yelp is having on their business. The feature also gives businesses a baseline so that they can judge whether their advertising campaigns are successful.
Read more...Biz2Credit Analysis of Women-Owned Businesses
Despite strides by female entrepreneurs during the past two decades, women-owned businesses still face funding challenges, according to Biz2Credit, an online credit marketplace, which analyzed nearly 14,000 applications from all across the U.S. on its platform during the last six months of 2012.
Read more...KineticD Supports SMBs with Hybrid Cloud Storage
KineticD™, known for its cloud backup and data recovery services for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced its continued support of World Backup Day on March 31, urging SMBs to observe the day by making sure their data is safe and securely backed up. To demonstrate its commitment, KineticD is offering a free 14-day trial as well as a special offer to be revealed on March 31.
Read more...Small Businesses Shy Away From Talking About Data Breaches
According to a Businessweek, a new study released by Ponemon Institute, a security research firm, shows that small businesses are afraid to reveal a data security breach. While high profile companies such as Citigroup and Apple eventually reveal when they’ve been the subject of a hack, small business are reluctant to talk publicly about their security concerns.
Read more...Business Owners Still Feel Stressed
A recent survey conducted by Brother shows that 58% of the business owners surveyed reported having a high level of stress, reports Fox Business. The survey also found that 41% of the business owners felt that 2012 turned out worse than they expected.
Read more...Small Business Still Lag in Digital/Mobile Advertising
Despite its proven cost effectiveness, small businesses still aren’t utilizing digital marketing, reports Forbes. According to recent survey by Boston Consulting Group only 3% of small business dollars are in digital advertising.
Read more...Twitter Makes Changes to Ad Platform
According to PC World, Twitter is upgrading its self service ad platform. The changes will give small businesses better targeting and analytics.
Read more...Last-minute Tips for Taxpayers Still Looking to File

As the April 15 tax filing date draws closer, millions of taxpayers still find themselves somewhere between putting the final touches on their tax return and just starting the process. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and a provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services, offers taxpayers looking to beat the clock with some easy tips for making the most of their taxes.
Read more...Make Disaster Recovery Plans During Flood Safety Awareness Week
Austin-based data center operations company, OnRamp, is joining businesses and government agencies around the country in recognizing Flood Safety Awareness Week March 18-22, 2013, and reminding businesses to take the necessary precautions to ensure business continuity in the event of an unforeseen disaster.
Read more...Carbonite Brings Leading Cloud Backup to Comcast Business Services
Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of cloud backup solutions for consumers and small businesses, announced it has been selected to participate with Comcast on Upware(TM) from Comcast Business, which launched today. Together, Carbonite and Comcast will deliver cloud solutions for small businesses that may be conveniently purchased and managed from one central location.
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