Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Back in 2006 we reported that craft brewers - also known as microbrewers - had captured almost 6% of U.S.   We revisited the industry in 2010 and found craft brewers 2009 revenue share of the U.S. Since 2009 the craft beer industry has continued to advance, with 2013 being a banner year. beer market had grown to about 7%.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

 Here's the data from the article: from 2006 to 2011 the number of dogs declined from 72 million to 70 million. about 36 million households owned at least 1 cat in 2011, down 6% from 2006. the horse population has declined by over 30% since 2006. According to article the number of pets in the U.S.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 6, 2014

.   They recently released The Hero's Jouney Through the Landscape of the Future , which focuses on a topic we've long covered - barbell industrial structures. We first noticed this in a 2006 McKinsey report. It's well worth reading by anyone impacted by industry change - which is pretty much all of us.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 29, 2019

The story is from 2006 though. Despite these McMansions, 1 out of every 10 Americans rents offsite storage—this is the fastest growing segment of the commercial real estate industry over the past four decades. In 2015 it was about $1 billion, where it’s been hovering since 2006, and three years later it was $5.5

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2012

Software industry specialists worked together back in 2006 to determine an international standard for Software Asset Management which would enable companies to prove that they were in full compliance with the rigorous demands set out in line with ISO/IEC 19700-1.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

With studies such as HERE Institute’s 2020 Immersive Entertainment Industry Report showing the immersive entertainment business bringing in revenues of more than $60 billion, it’s no surprise that similar artistic experiences are popping up all over. Dale Chiluly, COV “Finland Glass Boat” Nuutajarvi, Finland. “The

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

With studies such as HERE Institute’s 2020 Immersive Entertainment Industry Report showing the immersive entertainment business bringing in revenues of more than $60 billion, it’s no surprise that similar artistic experiences are popping up all over. Dale Chiluly, COV “Finland Glass Boat” Nuutajarvi, Finland. “The

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On The Job

JULY 27, 2016

The problems are not new: a 2006 study of the IT and HR relationship found that IT employees were concerned that if they get on the wrong side of HR, “their careers could be in trouble really quickly,” and HR would “always get even” if IT didn’t “play the game” the way HR wanted. “Or, they may say about a candidate, ‘We love this guy! ….

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 4, 2015

Vice President, Jasmine Freeman, has played an instrumental role in sustaining and building the business since 2006, when she joined the company as Joan’s assistant. Office Dynamics’ experience and expertise in the administrative training industry are unparalleled.

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Executive Leadership Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Lacretia Caldwell Adamski has 1 5 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in multiple industries including SaaS, health administration, and higher education. In 2006, an assistant professor I’d previously worked with was initially promoted to Executive VP before later becoming President.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2010

Look for someone with expertise in your industry so they will already know the relevant issues. Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 25, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Be honest with them regarding the success of your business.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2010

Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. Top 5 Biz-to-Biz Sales Tips by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 21, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Energage

AUGUST 8, 2016

The findings , published in the Academy of Management Journal , support the benefits of third-party verification programs such as Top Workplaces , which has ranked quality companies across the United States since 2006. This is regardless of the size of the company or the number of industry job openings.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The flavor is decidedly VAC (“Virtual Assistant Connection&# ) with some extra spice: you can listen in on Tara and Katie discussing industry news and chatting with compelling guests. blog.looseends.net » AZVAs Podcast 3: Prepping to Attend Industry Events Pingback // April 23rd, 2010 // 10:17 am [.]

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Not surprisingly this group includes mentors within his own industry, but what is unique about Scudamore is that some of these mentors run the businesses he competes against every day. Working in tandem with your competitors has benefits in addition to getting a good beat to what’s happening in your industry. Think airline alliances.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 31, 2010

Research the going rate for CEOs in your industry. This is especially true in the construction industry during the slow times of the year Bosco Said on February 20th, 2010 at 8:26 am Its a great tips for us ,and i love this blog,so many informative tips,thanks Stefan. Learn about how your company structure affects pay.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 13, 2017

This concept was coined in a 2006 blog post by Guy Kawasaki, a brand evangelist famous for working with Apple and Mercedes-Benz. You may find ideas in other industries that can translate well to what you are doing. It must cut to the absolute essence of your brand’s purpose. What is their niche?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 10, 2006

SME / SMB Have Become Obsolete Acronyms by Zoli Erdos on May 10, 2006 Software Industry analysts seem to have a fun time coming up with three-letter combinations. throw out any random letters and chances are it means a new product, technology, industry trend, market segment. I am looking forward to your posts in the future.

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 15, 2012

s Green Building Act, which requires that all non-residential buildings larger than 50,000 square feet in the district be LEED certified, was passed in 2006, the act was not enforced until January 1 of this year. Although Washington D.C.’s Its effects on green office structures will not be observable for years to come.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Steven Said on November 11th, 2009 at 1:04 pm These are all great tips but another tip I would like to offer is to see what courses your industry association or governing body are offering or whether they can recommend any training providers specialising in your industry. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Business cuts back on training and hours in bid to hang onto staff : A new survey by the Australian Industry Group has revealed that a third of companies are planning to cut their training budgets in the next 12 months, as entrepreneurs fight… India Inc’s business confidence surges, says CII : The business confidence of India Inc.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Start-ups to save the UK economy says Digby Jones : The former head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Lord Digby Jones, claims that small businesses alone will rescue the struggling UK economy. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

It is such an important point that you make about gaining testimonials from your first customers, but I also think those customers should be asked about their contacts in their industry and see if you can sell to their contacts. An excellent way for quick growth – recommendations! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Ideally they should follow a proven path, just perhaps from some other business, industry or expert. Martin Russell Said on December 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am I would say that usually BIG changes shouldn’t be creative ones. Oh, and get the mentoring and personal access to make it happen as safely as possible. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Men With Pens

APRIL 17, 2014

The writing industry is rife with advice. The Bad Writing Advice that Kills Your Success first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. Some of it is great advice. Some is good advice, even if it''s fairly commonplace. Better Writing'

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. The image/beauty industry is a great place to be now and for the next 20 odd years. Establishing a professional looking portfolio website to showcase your previous work will be the main way in which you will attract customers. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2014

By 2006 it was clear the Internet of Things was not ready.   The iPod, for example, was a major factor in the massive shift the music industry has experienced. Everyone was predicting it was going to be the next big thing. Underestimating the infrastructure required.  This was not because of the iPod's technology.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 20, 2010

RSS Feeds deliver timely updates from your favourite websites and blogs and can help you keep abreast of what others are saying in your industry. Thanks to the internet gathering competitive intelligence has never been easier. based on your choice of query or topic. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Chancellor gives Scots little cheer : WILL a public sector squeeze combined with higher taxes for small businessmen and further restrictions on the pensions industry announced by Chancellor Alistair Darling in the SMEs hit out against NI hikes : The Chancellor’s decision to increase national insurance contributions by a further 0.5

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Energage

MARCH 30, 2016

More than 3 million Americans quit their jobs in December , the most since December 2006, according to Reuters. When the Employer Associations of America asked executives to express their greatest challenges for business growth in their industry, hiring the right labor topped the list: 26% said the inability to find skilled labor.

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Men With Pens

APRIL 23, 2014

As a maven of this industry and the brain behind Damn Fine Words, it wasn''t too hard for me to bring these 4 necessary keys together – so I did. Live Event with James: On Writing, Making Money and Moving Forward first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2014, All Rights Reserved. It''s time to share them with you.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 31, 2006

If SME’s could not in the past afford Enterprise Software, the same held true for the Software Industry: they could not afford SME’s, since there was just no way to profitable reach millions of small businesses. Haidi Said on December 12th, 2006 at 5:05 am how the way to be successful in SME? SMBs to Spend $2.2 SMBs to Spend $2.2

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Pay gap between women and men comes under scrutiny : ANY employer, including small businesses, would need to disclose what female staff earn relative to men to a Pay Equity Unit with a ‘’sticks and carrots&# approach to solving the gender pay gap, a Federal Government report recommends. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Not all accountants are created equal (how do you choose an accountant) by Jason Holden on May 08, 2006 My first contribution to this blog has resulted from a recent experience had by a new client of my practice with someone who also used the title ‘accountant’. But what if you don’t know anyone who can make a recommendation, what next?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Technology is making it better and easier but the mindset in industry and business at large has still a long way to go. I think more needs to be done, especially here in the UK to help women to stay at home, raise a family and have a job. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2006

by Jason Holden on Jun 29, 2006 The first thing I want to make clear here is, the legal entity cannot be decided by just reading this bite sized post, you need to seek professional advice, at which point it will be discussed with you in more detail. The legal status your business takes maybe decided by what industry you are working in.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Karen Richmond , owner (pictured at right), opened the doors of her inviting historic downtown Prescott location in January 2006 and since then has won six awards for Best Coffee and Coffee House in the Prescott area. Episode 3: Prepping to Attend Industry Events (April 2010). Episode 2: March 2010. Episode 1: February 2010.

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