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AT&T Mobilizes the Cloud for Small Businesses
To help small businesses keep their workers better connected and more productive while on the go, AT&T* announced today the launch of AT&T Mobile Workplace, a cloud-based solution designed to simplify how businesses access and share content with coworkers and teams across multiple devices.
Read more...Does Yelp Harm Small Businesses?
The recent online ranting by the owner’s of Amy’s Baking Co. contains one bit of truth, reports the Washington Post, that a bad online review at Yelp can harm the reputation of a small business. Many small businesses question the site’s practices and over 700 companies have filed complaints about Yelp with the Federal Trade Commission.
Read more...Economy Still Worries Small Business
According to a recent survey by CNN Money-Manta, the economy remains the biggest concern for small businesses. While a majority of those surveyed believe the economy
Read more...Protecting Small Business From Cyber Attacks
In 2012, small businesses accounted for 36% of all cyber attacks, reports Venture Beat, a majority of which were mobile cyber attacks. Yet, only 16% of businesses surveyed have a mobility policy (a policy that outlines the security of mobile devices) in place.
Read more...Why Small Businesses Need a Disaster Recovery Plan
According to The Street, FEMA estimates that over 40% of all businesses don’t reopen after a disaster. In addition, 25% of those that do reopen after a disaster fail within a year. These numbers highlight how important it is for small businesses to have a disaster recovery plan.
Read more...Loyalty Generator To Help Brick And Mortar Retailers
Synqera, a technology startup that uses big data to bring a personalized digital experience to the physical retail store, today unveils the Synqera Loyalty Generator, a connected in-store device that helps brick and mortar retailers shorten the path to purchase, combat showrooming and foster customer loyalty.
Read more...Are Paper Invoices Bogging Down Your Business?
When it comes to paying the bills, small and medium-sized businesses can have outsized paperwork burdens, leading to overwhelmed staff, missed discounts, late-payment penalties, clerical errors and invoices that just get lost.
Read more...Online Tools to Determine the Value of a Small Business
According to Fox Small Business, putting an incorrect value on a small business can make it impossible to sell the business, that is why two new online companies have emerged that help small businesses put a value on their business.
Read more...The Cost of an Involuntary IT Manager
A new survey shows that “involuntary IT managers”, non-technical staff members who perform IT duties, average about 6 hours per week on IT related tasks, reports CIO Today. This loss of productivity on their primary business activities can cost a company significantly dollar wise.
Read more...Business Confidence at a Six Month High
April’s National Federation of Independent Business’s optimism index showed a 2.6 point gain for April, reports Bloomberg. April’s optimism number was 92.1, a six month high.
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