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New Lineup Of Scanners For Mobile Professionals

Brother International Corporation has announced the launch of the DS-920DW, the flagship model of the completely refreshed DSmobile(®) line of mobile scanners for consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users. The line includes four models ranging in suggested price from $129 to $199. Read more...

WD Introduces New Ultra-Compact Backup Appliances

WD unveiled two new ultra-compact desktop appliances: the WD Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300. These desktop units come bundled with WD Arkeia v10.1software, providing an all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solution for businesses. Read more...

Veteran SBA Loan Program in Danger

According to the Washington Post, the 2007 Patriot Express loan program, started by the Small Business Administration in order to spur entrepreneurship for veterans, is reporting large defaults. Currently, program defaults have cost taxpayers over $31 million dollars. The default rate of Patriot Express loans surpasses those of any other SBA program.
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Can a Small Business Afford a Celebrity Endorsement?

Normally celebrity endorsements are beyond the budget of a small business, but the internet and reality TV is changing that, reports Fox Small Business. Reality TV and internet celebrities are often more open to endorsing a small business product.
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Online Influencers and Your Brand

According to Newsday, getting an online influencer to recommend your product or service can have a huge positive effect on your brand.
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Local Start-Ups Can Win a $10,000 Technology Package

Cox Business is bringing "Get Started OC" (#GetStartedOC) to Orange County, CA in partnership withInc. magazine onTuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Dr., Tustin, CA 92780.  Registration for the event is now open for both attendees and pitch contestants at  http://www.coxblue.com/getstartedoc/. Read more...

Late Adopters: Small Businesses Slow To Go Mobile

Newtek Business Services has announced the findings of its SB Authority Market Sentiment Survey, a monthly window into the concerns of independent business owners. Based on a poll with over 3,100 respondents, one of the key findings from the September survey is that 70% of business owners do not currently run business applications on their smartphone or tablet. Additionally, of those polled who responded, only 14% said they would consider replacing their PC with a smartphone or tablet. Read more...

Side Effect of the Affordable Care Act

According to MSNBC, an unintended side effect of the Affordable Healthcare Act is the rise in entrepreneurs. Many people, who stayed with a job just for the health insurance, and can now purchase it through an exchange  now feel empowered to leave their jobs to start their own business. Read more...

Small Business Approves of a Government Shut-down

A new survey conducted of small businesses, conducted by Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, finds that over half those surveyed support a temporary government shut-down, reports The Washington Post. Read more...

Small Business Funding isn't Where Businesses First Look

When looking for financing small businesses often turn to banks first, reports Forbes. Yet, most small businesses find the financing they are looking for from a source other than the bank. Over 71 percent found the financing they needed from friends or family. Read more...

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