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10 Small Business Infographics We Love

When times get tough, small businesses get tougher. Here's a roundup of 10 infographics SMBs should read.
10 Small Business Infographics We Love

When it comes to resources, small businesses sometimes aren't as blessed as their larger counterparts. But IT can help close the gap in numerous ways. Thanks to the flexibility and scale provided by cloud computing, for example, leaner, meaner businesses are now able to grow and thrive.

But the cloud is just one component of the modern SMB's landscape. From a technology perspective there are new tools to help battle security issues, embrace mobility and foster collaboration. Additionally, questions are being raised about running a business in a more digital era.

Here's a look at 10 small business infographics that cover IT issues, entrepreneurship and more.

  1. SMBs balance the challenges of a stressful work life with the rewards of a successful enterprise.

  2. With crowdfunding in place, a village of investors can “raise” a small business.

  3. No organization is too small to go unnoticed by hackers and malware proprietors.

  4. A new survey shows that this workplace trend is growing and people support it.

  5. SMBs add up to big data, big purchasing power and big IT.

  6. The forecast for small businesses is improving, but it’s still not all sunshine.

  7. More small businesses are anticipating sunnier days ahead, according to recent survey data.

  8. Understanding the needs, desires and motivations of small-business operations.

  9. Foreign-born entrepreneurs are spurring significant growth in the U.S. economy

  10. Today's small business relies on e-mail for customer engagement, marketing and overall productivity.
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Ricky Ribeiro

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