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Small Businesses Shy Away From Talking About Data Breaches
According to a Businessweek, a new study released by Ponemon Institute, a security research firm, shows that small businesses are afraid to reveal a data security breach. While high profile companies such as Citigroup and Apple eventually reveal when they’ve been the subject of a hack, small business are reluctant to talk publicly about their security concerns.
Read more...Business Owners Still Feel Stressed
A recent survey conducted by Brother shows that 58% of the business owners surveyed reported having a high level of stress, reports Fox Business. The survey also found that 41% of the business owners felt that 2012 turned out worse than they expected.
Read more...Small Business Still Lag in Digital/Mobile Advertising
Despite its proven cost effectiveness, small businesses still aren’t utilizing digital marketing, reports Forbes. According to recent survey by Boston Consulting Group only 3% of small business dollars are in digital advertising.
Read more...Twitter Makes Changes to Ad Platform
According to PC World, Twitter is upgrading its self service ad platform. The changes will give small businesses better targeting and analytics.
Read more...Last-minute Tips for Taxpayers Still Looking to File
As the April 15 tax filing date draws closer, millions of taxpayers still find themselves somewhere between putting the final touches on their tax return and just starting the process. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and a provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services, offers taxpayers looking to beat the clock with some easy tips for making the most of their taxes.
Read more...Make Disaster Recovery Plans During Flood Safety Awareness Week
Austin-based data center operations company, OnRamp, is joining businesses and government agencies around the country in recognizing Flood Safety Awareness Week March 18-22, 2013, and reminding businesses to take the necessary precautions to ensure business continuity in the event of an unforeseen disaster.
Read more...Carbonite Brings Leading Cloud Backup to Comcast Business Services
Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of cloud backup solutions for consumers and small businesses, announced it has been selected to participate with Comcast on Upware(TM) from Comcast Business, which launched today. Together, Carbonite and Comcast will deliver cloud solutions for small businesses that may be conveniently purchased and managed from one central location.
Read more...Small Business Needs a Mobile Strategy
According to Newsday, by 2017 more people will access the internet with a mobile device than with a PC, which means small businesses need to implement a mobile strategy for their business. This can include developing a mobile website, using QR codes or offering mobile coupons.
Read more...Selling to Small Business
Start-ups should consider selling to small businesses, reports Venture Beat. While small businesses lack the capital of large enterprises they are an ideal customer for start-ups.
Read more...Is the Small Business Administration Really About Small Business?
Over the past four years, the Small Business Administration approved over $100 million in loans, reports Forbes. Questions are arising whether that money really going to small businesses. Typically, small businesses look for loans that average around $50,000 but according to the SBA’s own data a majority of the loans issued were for more than $355,000.
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