Most SMBs Exploring Cloud Communications, Cisco Survey Finds
New research from Cisco shows that most small businesses are interested in exploring the idea of a cloud-based communication system.
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30 Top Cities for Small Business Entrepreneurs
Small businesses are opening all over the U.S., and at a rate faster than they're closing. So, what cities in the U.S. are serving as friendliest hosts to small business?
30 Top Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs
What cities across this country are best suited for minority small business owners?
Nearly Half of All Small Businesses Will Have A Mobile App by 2017
According to a new survey, nearly half of small businesses will have a mobile app by 2017. If you don't have one, here are options to help you decide.
Retail Sales to Grow 3.1 Percent, National Retail Federation Reports
New data from the National Retail Federation shows that retail sales will grow about 3.1 percent this year. The number is slower than in previous years but NRF says there are signs for an improving economy.
Women Owned Business Sees 12 Percent Rise in Revenue, Says Biz2Credit
New data from Biz2Credit shows that the environment for women-owned businesses is improving but there are plenty of challenges ahead for female entrepreneurs.
Small Businesses Expect 26 Percent Revenue Growth, Yelp Poll Says
The new annual Yelp Small Business Pulse survey shows that 85 percent of small businesses are optimistic about the upcoming year.
Only 3 Percent of Small Business Reported a Bad Year, Per SurePayroll
A new SurePayroll survey reveals that there are a lot of optimistic small business owners dotting the landscape. The survey found that just 3 percent of the respondents said they had a bad 2015.
Are Retailers Optimistic About 2015 Holiday Sales?
Are small retailers making merry as the Holiday season approaches. You bet! That's because many are expecting sales this year to outdo last year. But if you hope to make the most of your Holiday sales, here are some things you'll want to think about doing first.
Dealing With Employee Procrastination: Can Science Help?
If your small business is suffering from a lag in productivity, getting the team to stop putting things off until the last minute could help boost output.
Can Fidgeting Help When Sitting Long Hours at Your Desk?
Feeling chained to your desk? That feeling got you feeling bad about yourself? New research shows that the little motions you make while sitting at your desk, like kicking your feet, can actually improve your health.
Don’t Have a Website? Your Competitors Soon Will
New research commissioned by GoDaddy reveals that more than half of all small businesses in the U.S. -- a total of 55 percent -- do not have a website. Why is it important to have a website for your small business? Most startups include a site as part of their initial plans; that's why.
