Android SMBs Barometer

BYOD and Android are evolving as SMBs continue to change within the market. In the United States, 67 percent of small business do not plan on hiring next month. 30-38 percent of companies plan to hire additional employees in the next six months. Small Business owners outlook has remained stagnant conservatively since 2009 as they prefer to wait for further updates from Washington, tax and regulation standards results.

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According to Capital One’s second quarter 2013 survey Spark Small Business Barometer, small businesses in the United States economic environment is expected to gauge economic, financial and business conditions throughout the rest of the year.  This in combination with the economy today, has made a dramatic after effect on American behavior, overall American consumer behavior, spending habits and lifestyle changes.  “Our survey results for the second quarter indicate that while optimism and confidence are on the rise and more small businesses are on sound financial footing, concerns and uncertainty continue to hold back plans for staffing increases and growth,” stated Jon Witter, President of Direct, Consumer and Small Business Banking at Capital One. “While many small businesses have seen an uptick in sales over the past six months, this is not necessarily translating into significant new hires or investments in the business.”

Staples plans to triple the size of its e-commerce and IT staff by 2014. The Internet is a critical element of economic progress, pushing a significant portion of economic growth. Among 4,800 small and midsize enterprises surveyed, it created 2.6 of them for each lost to technology-related efficiencies. The labor market in the U.S. has improved significantly since late last year.

Mobile is constantly evolving. It’s all about strategy and trends throughout the year in order for retailers to achieve success in online and mobile sales. The best retail Internet and mobile sites display innovation, creativity, and technology. The number of US shoppers planning on using these websites will keep growing, which means retailers should fully optimize these sites, making sure consumers receive the best shopping experience.

Challenges arose due to the weakened economy has led Americans to cut back on driving, instead taking public transportation to avoid rising costs of fuel. As a result, the demand for gasoline has slowed with Americans becoming more fuel-efficient. Convenience is key. The outlook of the future of today’s economy has impact on how much money individuals earn. If earnings stay high, then consumers will obviously keep spending and keep the economy growing. Consumer spending affects 70% of today’s economic output.

The outlook towards the right market, trends and technologies for small business will see success. There are growth markets thriving such as mobile which provide cost savings options. The small business’ opportunity to reach more consumers is there. Having a strong understanding of small business behaviors, customer needs and how it impacts their purchasing decisions is crucial. Success is driven by understanding. The ability to understand is important in the process as well expanding the small business network.