The data shows the likelihood of selected digital and online activities among small business owners in the U.S. as of October 2017. During the survey period, 23% of respondents stated that they were very likely to increase their online presence through online marketing and social media sites.
Increase your online presence through online marketing and social media sites | 23 | 28 | 18 | 31 |
Increase efforts to interact with customers via online applications or mobile apps | 13 | 23 | 24 | 40 |
Increase your business' ecommerce presence | 11 | 20 | 26 | 43 |
Change or update your business website | 29 | 24 | 17 | 30 |
Purchase or upgrade your business software for managing your sales, customers, inventory, and/or employees | 11 | 18 | 27 | 44 |
Purchase new computers, tablets or smartphones | 23 | 29 | 20 | 28 |
Add or update digital payment options | 9 | 13 | 28 | 49 |
Hire an outside company or consultant to advise on your business' technology needs | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 |
Use existing credit or take out new credit to purchase new equipment or technologies | 9 | 15 | 27 | 46 |