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Cyber Attacks Cost Businesses Thousands
According to SC Magazine, a new study by the National Small Businesses Association shows the average cost of a cyber attack on a small business. Of the 845 businesses surveyed over half had suffered a cyber attack and the average cost to the business was $8,700.
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Small Businesses Shy Away from Crowdfunding
Despite numerous crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo small business owners are declining to use crowdfunding, reports Fox Small Business. In a new survey ninety-two percent of men and 94% of women reported that they would not use crowdfunding as a way to finance their business.
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Data Breaches Rising in Small Business
Verizon’s 2012 Data Breach Investigations Study of 855 data breaches shows that 71% of them occurred in businesses with fewer than 100 employees, reports Forbes. Small businesses need to take precautions to prevent the loss of data.
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2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List
Global workplace consulting firm, Great Place to Work®, revealed today the 2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, published by FORTUNE magazine. Now in its tenth year, the list recognizes the top 50 small- and medium-sized companies in the United States with outstanding workplace cultures. The past two years' lists have seen record participation. Great Place to Work attributes the increase to the value companies see in getting recognized for their company culture.
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Next Generation In-Flight Internet Technology
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), the world leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announces the next step in its technology roadmap, which will be capable of delivering more than 60 Mbps to the aircraft.
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Capital Spending Increases
Small business purchases of capital assets has recovered to near pre-Great Recession levels, reports Small Business Trends. Current capital asset spending remains 11% below the 2007 amount when adjusted for inflation.
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Prevent a Twitter Account Hack
There are several steps a small business can take to prevent their Twitter account from being hacked, reports the Globe and Mail. One of the first things a company can do is provide their employees with easy to follow guidelines regarding the use of social media. Next, the company can define what constitutes confidential information in their organization.
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Making Small Business Funding Easier
Merchant Cash and Capital, a cash advance and capital funding provider,is launching a new automated submission and pre-approval system, reports the Herald Online. Designed to meet the growing demand for small business funding the system lets users upload information and it can give approval in minutes.
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Cloud Provider Simplifies the Cloud
Leading Cloud Provider and Technology Integrator, MicroTech, made a major statement at this week's ITEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada which is the world's largest and best-attended communications and technology tradeshow. Education, innovation, and networking professionals from across the entire IT community saw the debut of MicroTech's newest Cloud Solution - the MicroKloud.
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Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Taking a cue from The Kauffman Foundation’s vision to “foster a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities,” self-made multi-millionaire Amos Winbush III has founded AW3 Media, LLC. His mission is to ensure that there are access points to opportunity for those seeking to become Entrepreneurs.
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