We’ve collected these social media marketing statistics for small businesses from a variety of sources. Last updated: December 4, 2016 NOTE: to discover how many users each social network has, see our Social Media Statistics 2016 post. GENERAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS: 6 percent of small businesses report using social media to promote their businesses and among them, Facebook is ... Read More »
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50 Low Tech Businesses You Can Start
So, you have the entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of tech know-how? Despite all of the high-tech startups that have popped up in recent years, there are still plenty of small business options out there that don’t require you to know the difference between CSS and QR codes. Below are low tech business ideas you can start this year. Editor’s ... Read More »
10 Non Tech Startup Ideas for Businesses (Video)
Think every business idea needs to include high tech tools and complicated gadgets? Think again! There are actually still tons of non tech startup ideas for businesses that don’t involve much technology at all – even in 2016. Non Tech Startup Ideas are Still Worth Pursuing Skills that might seem a little old fashioned like woodworking, baking and even cleaning can ... Read More »
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS Important to Small Businesses
We’ve collected these social media marketing statistics for small businesses from a variety of sources. Last updated: December 4, 2016 NOTE: to discover how many users each social network has, see our Social Media Statistics 2016 post. GENERAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS: 6 percent of small businesses report using social media to promote their businesses and among them, Facebook is ... Read More »
Opportunity Fund Targets Minority Businesses, Loans More Than $60 Million in 2016
Small businesses in California that can’t access capital through traditional lenders have another option. Opportunity Fund is an organization that provides microloans to small businesses. Since it was founded in 1994, the organization has loaned more than $164 million to more than 5,500 businesses. And in its 2016 fiscal year, Opportunity Fund provided over $60 million in loans, with a ... Read More »
50 Low Tech Businesses You Can Start
So, you have the entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of tech know-how? Despite all of the high-tech startups that have popped up in recent years, there are still plenty of small business options out there that don’t require you to know the difference between CSS and QR codes. Below are low tech business ideas you can start this year. Editor’s ... Read More »
Facebook Says Committed to Helping Mobile-Driven Businesses in India
Facebook Says Committed to Helping Mobile-Driven Businesses in India At a time when mobile is transforming the way people connect, Facebook is committed to help mobile-driven businesses to grow in India, a top executive said on Wednesday. Speaking at the “Mobile Moves Business” event here that brought together businesses, industry experts and marketers on one platform, Umang Bedi, Managing Director, ... Read More »
7 Social Media Tools For Small Businesses To Manage Their Social Presence
With the positive effects of social media marketing becoming more and more apparent, most small businesses have started working on a social media marketing strategy. One of the main aims of social media marketing is to stay relevant to your audience. This might be harder for small businesses as they have more to juggle, in terms of handling tasks. Social ... Read More »
2016 Is the Year Small Businesses Must Develop Mobile Apps
Apps are no longer considered merely a “branding exercise” for small businesses. Business owners are becoming wise to the marketing power a well-designed, intuitive app can bring. From simplifying online purchases to providing easy-to-access information, the benefits are undeniable which is why small businesses must develop mobile apps to stay competitive. Why Small Businesses Must Develop Mobile Apps In previous years, ... Read More »
5 Reasons for Businesses to Go Mobile
Step onto any subway car, go into any café and walk down any street. One thing you are sure to see is a smartphone being used. Twenty years ago, we simply used phones for making calls or sending text messages. Now, we carry our whole world around in them. From bank details to social media contacts, office apps to learning ... Read More »