SURVEY: SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS EMBRACING MOBILE

Results from a study conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion on behalf of Rogers Communications have found that 93% of 18- to 34-year-old small business owners are leveraging advanced wireless solutions to keep them future forward. The study also found that while the majority of all small business owners (56%) maintain a combination of wired and wireless connectivity, those between the ages of 18-34 (20%) have cut the cord completely, operating wireless workplaces through devices including Rocket sticks, wireless hubs, smartphones, laptops and Wi-Fi networks. Another 11% report plan to cut the cord completely in the next six to 12 months. The small business owners surveyed cited increased employee productivity (61%), higher employee satisfaction (50%) and cost savings (50%) as the top three advantages to mobilizing their businesses and having staff work remotely. While voice remains the number one cellphone application in terms of importance (79%), nearly half of small business owners are turning to their mobiles for data (48%), followed by texting (31%) and browsing the Web (28%).

Announcing the 2010 National Urban Animal Survey

As many of you know, PetLynx Corporation established the National Urban Animal Survey (NUAS) in 2007 to fill the void we perceived for an evidence-based approach to decision making in the companion animal industry.  In 2010, we are once again moving to change the paradigm for information and intelligence in this industry.

PetLynx is pleased to announce that Socialstruct Advisory Group has been contracted to assist us to develop the next generation of Market Services and Intelligence tools for this industry.  Using the largest pool of subscribers and working with our industry partners we will prepare a National Urban Animal Report each November.