Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Scaling Lean & Agle Development: Thinking and Organizational Tools for Large-Scale Scrum , Craig Larman and Bas Voode, Addison Wesley, 2008. Forecasting and Simulating Software Development Projects: Effective Modeling of Kanban & Scrum Projects using Monte-Carlo Simulation , Troy Magennis, Focused Objectives, 2011.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

This expansion operates on floor space that had been idle after a previous downsizing in 2008, more fully using our building space. 2011 is on pace to meet or beat 2010. This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market.  I love this story. 

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Well Catherine has been an absolute pioneer in the PA networking world, having set up the NHS PAs for Excellence Network back in 2008. Along with three other PAs, Amanda set up the network in 2011 with the aim of providing networking opportunities for Manchester based PAs. Bethany has been a PA since 2011.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 6, 2012

On the downside, green leaders dismay Obama’s lack of follow-through on a 2008 campaign promise to label genetically modified foods so that consumers know what they are getting when they buy corn, sugar. or breakfast cereal.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

In 2008, Sail to Success! In 2011, The Path Forward; Adding Value Every Day in Las Vegas, NV, discussed stepping stones of Purposed, Engaged, Energized & Fulfilled, Strategic, Growth and Success, Stir Up the Profession, Create, and Be Creative.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners. Darling pledges help for SMEs : The Chancellor announced proposals to help small businesses in his pre-Budget report.Alistair Darling committed £500 million for a capital growth fund to support small businesses and an extension to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. percent, the biggest rise in labor costs since late 2008.&# Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. “Productivity falls in the spring by largest amount in nearly 4 years while labor costs rise.&#. Why Is That A Good News For You.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Originating back in 2008, various online merchants participate by offering holiday shoppers one day of free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. This year’s Free Shipping Day will take place on December 16, 2011. If you don’t know what that is, let me tell you.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

In 2008, she established her VA Coaching practice to reach a larger number of VAs while sharing her valuable insights and coaching expertise to help VAs improve their business success.

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Virtual Moxie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

And in 2008, we added the mother of all gatherings, our yearly Homecoming—which for 2011, is coming up this weekend. To that end, we have local chapters so that AssistU VAs can get face time with each other as often as possible. The best “find” for me in attending in-person events?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2010

  This is little changed from 2008, but up from 14.5%   Again, this is little changed from 2008 but up from 49% in 2004.  .  Foreign born workers comprise about 15.5% of the US civilian labor force, or about 23.9 million workers.    Hispanics make up just over 50.5% of foreign born workers. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011 | Main | Business Week, The Economist on the Trickle Down Recovery » May 14, 2010 An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector No great surprise, but the vast majority of non-profit organizations in the U.S.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 5, 2021

Olympia saw me as her partner and we worked hard together in partnership for 25 years (1986-2011.) My mother Ruth Low was in that audience in June, 2008 and she passed away one year later. She took great pride in my journey from that shy young woman too frightened to talk. She loved me and mentored me and challenged me.

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Service Untitled

JULY 3, 2012

Wachovia turned into Wells Fargo in March 2011. The conversion had been going on since 2008, and Wells Fargo promised to become more environmentally friendly and use less paper and forms. They also promised to have more in-house personnel to assist customers and to become more efficient.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

  Key quote from the article: "Under the Obama administration and the 2008 farm bill passed by Congress, the USDA is shifting attention to small and mid-size farms, encouraging organic and sustainable agriculture, and investing in projects to bring locally grown meat and produce to consumers. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Success

APRIL 5, 2023

for the full year, due to increased store traffic and sustained positive consumer response to its improved pizza and the effectiveness of its advertising,” according to a 2011 press release by Domino’s. billion in 2008,” according to press releases from 2023 and 2009, respectively. billion in 2022, with over $8.7 billion in the U.S.

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The Marq

APRIL 12, 2012

So much so that the economic meltdown of 2008 didn’t seem to affect him, even though he worked in the construction industry as a Senior Project Manager. I originally received a copy of this story in August of 2011. At one point or another, many of us have changed employers seeking a challenge. His dedication has worked well for him.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Nevertheless, it was a very important step for me, as it marked my re-entrance in the field, after my 2 year non-compete agreement (following my exit in 2008) expired. As of October 2011, I sold the distribution rights for two of my ebooks to a Korean publisher. © Dragos Roua for Dragos Roua - Brilliantly Better , 2011.

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Success

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When his father, Japanese restaurateur and wrestler Rocky Aoki, died in 2008, Aoki wanted to learn more about the cancer that killed him. By 2011, Aoki was doing about 300 shows a year and has continued to do so with some breaks for self-care. Aoki didn’t start out planning to create a foundation. You know, I get it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  It was also a key factor in our 2008 forecast that the number of small businesses would increase during the recession - a forecast that met with a lot of skepticism but proved correct (OK, I admit to patting ourselves on the back on this one).  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Tweet This is my first post for 2011. On all levels: personal relationships (ended my second marriage), financial (had to overcome some of the most profound and unexpected money problems I ever had), and also career (my non-compete agreement after selling my company in 2008 ended last year). That’s all I want from 2011.

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Success

MAY 25, 2022

But then 2007 and 2008 happened,” says Finley, referencing the Great Recession. Nearly two years after his first parkway garden, Los Angeles updated the law in 2011 to allow Angelenos to plant food in their parkways. Stores just stopped calling. I didn’t get my dream of being a master tailor, which is sad, but I had a good run.”.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. In 2008, the Associated Press gave Fey the AP Entertainer of the Year award for her Sarah Palin impression on Saturday Night Live.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 17, 2013

To see earlier lists, click on the year: 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. Below is our 7th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends list.  2013's trend list is available here. Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S. GDP increasing 2.5%   Technology   1.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Mobile computing, for example, is on the 2008 list and most of the other lists. For the list from prior years, click on the year:   2015 , 2014 , 2013 ,  2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. .  A quick review of the lists illustrates an important forecasting point. And it's mentioned below. 

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

From April 2011, HMRC will no longer accept paper form tax returns and accounts from companies. The introduction of iXBRL by Companies House and HMRC will almost certainly result in an increase in accountancy fees for every company or between £500 and £1000, and possibly much more. It will also result in significant risk of error.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2009

While any real and immediate public spending cuts are delayed until at least 2011, so not to disgruntle potential Labour voters, higher earners where hit hardest again. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

She started in real estate in 2011 with no SOI, no experience and $6 to her name. Bethke started out as an individual realtor in 2011. Hobbs stepped out of the Hobbs/Herder companies in 2008, and since then has been training, coaching and consulting with people and businesses from around the world.

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