Shipwire released results of a study, which was focused on online retailer trends of SMBs , in regard of their expansion in to global markets. This study revealed overseas growth of SMBs and also additional trends in shipping and e-commerce. Shipwire Index Findings International Orders showed increase of 11% in 2008 to reach 20% of […]
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Uncertainity in Economic Recovery Tampers SMBs Confidence: Administaff Survey
According to Business Staff Survey by Admin staff, SMBs in U.S are less confident about the economic recovery. 61% of small business owners are not sure about the economic recovery untill 2011 or later, 18% feel that they can expect some positive turn in economy in 2010 and 20 percent are unsure. The short-term concerns […]
Small UK Firms Update Websites Infrequently: Web Host’s Survey
According to the latest ‘small business bytes survey’, conducted by Streamline.net, many small companies are struggling to maintain their websites. Two- thirds of the small firms have their own websites. Among them only 1 in 10 firms update their website daily, 54% of them agree that they update their website very infrequently. It was found […]
SMBs Need Web Presence to Improve Their Business
Vast majority of Internet users in U.S search online to find local products and services. The “User View Wave VII” from BIA/Kelsey and ConStat, states that 90% of Internet users search online for nearby businesses, with 97 percent looking toward online media. The other findings of these reports are, in the past 1 year, 58% […]
Majority of Small Business Owners Ready to Face Double-Dip Recession: Citibank Survey
As per the latest survey conducted by Citibank on small business, vast majority of the owners are willing to run their business despite the recession. It is also remarkable to note that many owners have already made adjustments and plans in order to continue and enhance their business. Going into the details of the survey, […]
UK SME Survey Report – SMEs are Still in the Downturn
As per the new study conducted this week by SimplyBusiness.co.uk, the UK’s entrepreneurs are harshly criticizing the Government’s efforts in encouraging the small businesses. No Green shoots for UK entrepreneurs Contrary to the reports regarding recovery and green shoots, the latest survey conducted by UK SME reveals the following facts: More than two-third’s (68%) of […]
All about Investments
The word investment is itself a scary term for many people. And for some people saving is investing. First of all, the term “investment” is a different notion for different people. And one should be clearer about the difference between saving and investing. Savings will not expect higher returns than the inflation. The things that […]
What Developed Integrated Marketing Communications?
The American Marketing Association was formed in 1937 for the marketers. It defines Integrated Marketing Communications as it is a process to plan the assurance of receiving relevant brand contacts to a consumer or a prospect of a service, product or organization. In the digital economy it is very crucial to approach after aptly analyzing […]
Training Needs Assessment
A tool utilized to identify what educational courses or activities should be provided to employees to improve their work productivity. Focus should be placed on needs as opposed to desires. Conducting training needs assessment can lead to the following To decide what specific training each employee needs and what will improve his or her job […]
My View on Marketing Consulting Services
To be a successful company, it is important to maintain good relation with the marketing consulting company, which keeps the information up to data of market for the company and has knowledge on various tricks played in trade. Most importantly, the consulting company should be a partner with the company, which the company can trust. […]