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Fully Managed IT Services Solution For Small Business
Small businesses use plenty of technology, and managing all that tech can be beyond the capabilities (in both time and understanding) of most of the business staff. More small businesses are turning to what is called Managed Services. CenturyLink has launched its own version called Managed Office tarteted at small businesses.
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Easier Credit for Small Businesses
A survey by the National Federation of Independent Business shows small businesses are getting loans, reports USA Today. Of those surveyed, over 32% said that their credit needs were met.
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Facebook Makes Changes to Ad Program
According to the New York Times, Facebook has made changes to its advertising program in order to compete with Google’s AdWords. The new features let advertisers specify what their objectives like increasing website traffic or increasing the number of likes.
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Small Business Optimism on Rise
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed a slight gain for December, reports Fox Small Business. Although, December’s ranking of 93.9 is still below the pre-recession average of 100.
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Sales of Small Businesses Up
According to the Washington Post, a new report by BizBuySell, an online service that connects small business owners who want to sell with potential buyers, shows that sales of small business is 50% from 2012. In 2013, over 7,000 small businesses changed hands.
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Easy To Use Network Attached Storage
Buffalo Americas has announced the launch of its LinkStation(TM) 200 Series of easy to use network storage devices. Ideal for home users, the new LinkStation 200 Series provides simple network storage and backup and offers an assortment of features, allowing users to store, organize, access and stream media files from any computer, smartphone or tablet. Users can even set up a free personal cloud for access anytime, anywhere, at home or on the go.
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Small Business Lending Up
- Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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Small business lending is on the rise, reports Fox Small Business. The Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, shows big banks increase their approval of small business loans from 17.4 percent to 17.6 percent in December.
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Is Small Business Confidence High?
- Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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According to Businessweek, two recently released surveys paint different pictures of small business owner’s confidence. A survey conducted by Vistage International showed confidence at an 18-month high, while the survey from Gallup showed a marked lack of confidence in the economy on the part of small business owners.
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Dismantling the SBA
- Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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Republicans lawmakers have drafted a bill that would eliminate the Small Business Administration, reports the Washington Post. Under the proposal the new agency, entitled the Department of Commerce and Workforce, would keep the core functions of the Small Business Administration.
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Small Business Grant Contest
- Wednesday, 22 January 2014
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According to the Wall Street Journal, FedEx has opened its Small Business Grant Competition. The competition is in its second year and it offers a total of $50,000 to 10 U.S. based small businesses. The contest is open to businesses with less than 100 employees.
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