Top Small Business News Stories: Week of April 26

A report says your company could be a target. The Internet Security Threat Report 2013 issued by Symantec suggests small businesses of less than 250 employees were the focus of 31 percent of cyber attacks last year. That’s up 18 percent from the previous year. Symantec has been issuing similar reports since 2002.

Dell introduced a huge 18-inch tablet/laptop hybrid. Dubbed the XS 18, the device weighs less than 5 pounds and features an 18.4-inch touchscreen display. Despite its portability, it can be used as a desktop or laptop with keyboard and mouse.

Google Drive, Gmail went down for a bit. Users noticed disruption in the service after 9 a.m. Wednesday April 17. Some users may have experienced outage as early as 8 a.m. Srrvice was returned by 11 a.m. but the company has still offered Symantecno definitive explanation.

Senate Considering New Visa Program To Encourage Tech Startups

Latino Small Business Owners Lack Financing

How to Get a Startup Visa Act Passed

Texas Tops List of Best Small Business Tax Systems, California At Bottom

CISPA Passes House Amid Worries Over Privacy

IRS Looking to Tax Free Lunches Offered at Tech Firms

Small Business Groups Offer Mixed Reaction to Obama Budget

Facebook Home Reaches 500,000 Downloads

39% of Small Businesses Get a Return On Investment From Social Media

What Does the Obama Budget Mean For Small Business Owners?

Small Businesses Divided on Internet Sales Tax