84 Percent of Online Customers Trust Online Reviews, New Survey Says
Highlighting the importance of a good online reputation, a new survey found that 84 percent of customers trust online reviews as a personal recommendation.
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58 Percent of Small Businesses Already Have International Customers, Survey Finds
Small businesses going global isn't the future. It's now, according to a new study that find more than half are already conducting business beyond our borders.
10 Seemingly Unrelated Lessons that Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, advice from all sources is invaluable. And this week, our small business community is dishing out a smorgasbord of help, covering a wide range of topics to help you run a better business.
Here’s What Customers Want Your Mobile App to Do (Infographic)
Customers have proven that they'll use your company's mobile app if they're getting something for their efforts. Here's what they expect your app to provide them.
85 Percent of Small Businesses Set to Invest More in SaaS (Infographic)
New data shows that small businesses are likely to increase their spending on SaaS products over the coming years.
Sage Study Paints Portrait of the Millennial Entrepreneur
What does the newest generation of entrepreneurs really look like? A new survey from Sage attempts to give us a look.
Texas, Utah Rank High as Small Business Friendly States, Survey Says
What cities in the U.S. are friendliest to small businesses? If you're looking to move to these top locations, you'll probably need a new pair of boots.
Top Cities for Entrepreneurs (infographic)
We wrap up our series on entrepreneurial cities across the U.S. with this full look at our data in shareable infographic form.
Survey Identifies Five Big Obstacles to Online Success
Alignable and GoDaddy have teamed up to determine what are the biggest things getting in the way of small businesses and enjoying success from their online operations.
10 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are out there developing the technology and products that will surely lead us into the future. But where in the U.S. are they enjoying the best business climate. This study shows the top locations may not be where you think initially.
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.
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?
