Mobile usage is growing rapidly worldwide, with over 4 billion mobile phones and 1 billion smartphones in use, demonstrating the importance for small businesses to have a mobile presence; having a mobile-optimized website and mobile app can help small businesses connect with customers anytime, drive more customers to their business, and give them a competitive advantage over larger companies. The document provides statistics on mobile usage and examples of how mobile apps and websites can increase sales, productivity, customer loyalty and recommendations for small businesses.