Small Business Mobile Advertising Rising, Need For Mobile Friendly Websites Growing; New Phishing Scam Using BBB Hits Small Businesses; ;

As mobile advertising by small business grows, the need for mobile friendly company websites becomes more urgent.  Here is how to make a company website more mobile-user-friendly.

A new internet scam using the Better Business Bureau's name and reputation is sweeping up small businesses.  Be aware and vigilant.

More small businesses are up for sale and buyer activity is growing.  However, many sales require seller financing.(Details)

Small businesses aren’t giving the economy the boost it needs.

Economists say that in past recoveries, small companies were the first to hire. When the economy was improving, they were more nimble than large companies because they didn't have the bureaucracy that can slow the hiring process. Their hiring helped propel the economy forward.

In the past, recessions have been eased by small business activity and hiring.

However, every study, anecdotal report, statistic today shows a marked preference for smaller enterprises to play a waiting game.

Part of the answer is financial.  Small companies are not drawing down lines of credit, according to large and community bank leaders.

Another reason is the reluctance of manufacturing firms not to be stuck with inventory.

The Associated Press reported, “Many small business owners aren't hiring or expanding because the outlook for the economy, or their own companies, is uncertain. That raises the question of whether small businesses will give the economy the boost that it needs.”

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