by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. Not everything may be bigger in Texas, but the love for small business is, Inc. reported Thursday. According to a survey conducted by Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation, Texas received almost all A’s in categories that ranked states for overall friendliness toward small businesses. (After all, the word […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems, Inc. As print newspapers continue down their unfortunate path toward extinction, consumers and advertisers are moving toward smartphones and their tablet counterparts – a telltale sign that a sweet spot for small businesses may be the mobile market. According to Business Insider, AT&T’s latest survey showed that nearly 60% […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. With more media companies and publications switching to digital platforms, and more individuals using social media (such as Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest), marketers and small businesses must tweak their approaches to reach their advertising goals. But no two companies are alike, and neither are their online audiences. To […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. In addition to social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest, Q&A website Quora may be another way for businesses to build website traffic, Small Business Trends reports. The California-based company recently raised $50 million in funding, and has already become a way for curious folks to get […]
by Jaimie Siegle | Advertising Systems Inc. A new study by The Hartford reports that small businesses are becoming increasingly targeted for data breaches, but the majority of small business owners believe such an event is unlikely. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. About 85 percent of survey participants believed they were not at risk, and […]