Businesses fail, that's a fact of life. Some businesses last longer than the other, and some even after a decade of being in business close their shop. 2014 should be the year of growth for your business. Take the time to create an effective marketing strategy with inbound marketing being the main focus. Too many small businesses overlook content marketing, SEO, social media and email marketing. But this is exactly what they need to defy statistics and grow. Say NO! to slow months. Leads, leads, leads and sales. That's what you need to focus on, it shouldn't be an afterthought, something you need to do but you "just don't feel like it." The Internet has leveled the playing field for businesses of all sizes to compete, to outsmart one another, and to be successful against the odds. Take advantage of it, and your busines will succeed. The data was compiled by StatisticsBrain.com for 2013 (http://j.mp/I2avNZ)