CYBERATTACKS:Surfacing Threat to Small Businesses

Infographic | February 26, 2020

Starting a business is an inherently risky endeavor, especially when headlines and statistics tout findings that around 20 percent of small businesses fail within the first year and 50 percent within five years. But those prospects can change dramatically based on where you headquarter your business. A recent study from online business loan site LendingTree found that certain cities in the U.S. are better places to start new small businesses than others. To determine the rankings, LendingTree looked at the data it has from companies applying for loans and studied the percentages of businesses that were profitable, the percentage less than six years old, the percentage with less than $1 million in revenue and the percentage with fewer than 250 employees across U.S. metro areas.

Infographic | January 4, 2022

In recent times, social media has become a primary medium for promotion, customer service, communications, wider reach, and more. Having your presence on social media is essential for your small business. But there are many pitfalls and mistakes to avoid on the journey.

Infographic | January 14, 2020

B2B Payment Innovation Keys Advantages.

Infographic | February 7, 2020

A summary of low cost, simple techniques that can improve cyber security within your organisation. This advice has been produced to help small businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. The 5 topics covered are easy to understand and cost little to implement.

Infographic | January 10, 2020

It’s no surprise that consumers often feel a more personal connection to small businesses. There’s something about doing business with an independent CPA or indie cafe owner than with a big tax accounting firm or national coffee chain. But those personal connections have to be earned over time. With each interaction, one customer at a time, small businesses must prove themselves trustworthy. That trust forms the foundation for customer loyalty. In October 2019, we surveyed consumers to find out what they look for in the small businesses they support, as well as what business owners can do to earn their trust. Here’s what we learned about how small businesses earn customer loyalty.

Infographic | January 24, 2022

Facebook Live videos enable companies to attract visitors back to their Facebook page or website with unique content, real-time conversations, and frequent updates.