A new survey by Spiceworks, an IT consulting group, shows that small businesses spend an average of $192,000 on technology each year. In addition, the small business are investing in technology, such as tablets, that can meet multiple requirements. Read more...

The Small Business Administration announced plans to update the size requirements to be classified as a small business, reports the Washington Post. Under the new rules the Administration estimates and additional 8,500 businesses will now qualify as small businesses.
Read more...

According to PBS Newshour, the house has voted last week to make a tax break for small businesses permanent. The tax break, which expired earlier this year,  allows small businesses to quickly write off the costs of computers, machinery and other equipment, as well as improvements to retail property. Read more...

Brother International Corporation introduced the HL-L9200CDWT laser printer and MFC-L9550CDW laser all-in-one, compact machines designed to meet the higher-volume, color printing demands of mid-sized workgroups in small and medium businesses (SMB). Recognizing the evolving printing and information sharing needs of SMBs, Brother created these models to replace underutilized, centralized floor units. When used as part of an overall workgroup printing strategy, these machines can provide improved device access to a greater number of users, and can be customized with workflow solutions to help enhance productivity - without compromising the security that is critical to many businesses. Read more...