Articles by Jeff Goldman

U.S. Small Businesses Are Hiring Fewer Workers

The majority of small businesses just aren't hiring – and when they do, many say …

Half of SMBs Have No Response Plan for a Cyber Security Incident

Two recent studies found that SMBs are dangerously unprepared for cyber attacks.

SMBs Hit by Persistent Threats and Vulnerabilities Lasting for Years

The average dwell time for persistent malware at SMBs is 798 days, a recent study found.

NASA Announces $45 Million in Small Business Grants

The innovations from U.S. small businesses are intended to help NASA put astronauts on the …

Aruba, EnGenius, NETGEAR Intro New SMB Wi-Fi Solutions

Each of the new offerings focuses on a distinct need in the SMB market.

Azlo, Kabbage Intro SMB Lending Program, PayPal Hits SMB Lending Milestone

PayPal has given out $10 billion in loans, and Azlo and Kabbage are partnering on a new …

Half of Small Businesses Have No Marketing Strategy

And 58 percent spend less than six hours a week on marketing, a recent survey found.

Less Than Half of Small Businesses Protect Their App Users' Data

Only a third limit employee access to user data, and just 40 percent encrypt it.

Over a Third of Small Businesses Don't Have a Website

Still, 30 percent of SMBs count on their website to drive revenue, a recent survey found.

77 Percent of SMBs Plan to Outsource Cyber Security Within Five Years

And they're willing to pay significantly more for a reliable offering, a recent survey …

Only One Third of Small Businesses Have an SEO Strategy

Another 38 percent say they plan to invest in one in the future.

Almost Half of SMBs Would Be Shut Down Permanently by a Major Data Breach

Still, 53 percent admit they don't invest enough in their own cyber security.

A Third of Small Businesses Struggle to Pay Bills, Make Payroll

Sixty-nine percent of small business owners say they've lost sleep due to cash flow …

42 Percent of Small Business Owners Fail to Take Full Advantage of Technology

And 13 percent don't leverage any technology at all, a recent survey found.

HP, TSYS Launch New Point-of-Sale Solutions for SMBs

The HP Engage One Prime and Vital POS target small businesses with a wide range of …