Allwork

JUNE 30, 2022

For example, 60% of recent graduates polled in 2021 expressed being interested in starting a business. . Many current college students and recent graduates have seen the negative impact of the 2008 recession had on millennials – most notably, millennial college graduates. .

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Working on social media (professionally) takes everything up a notch. Gigi joined YouTube in 2008. Gigi’s end goal, for example, is to make the world a better place for transgender people. I heard so many youths who were helped by the Trevor Project ended up not taking their lives because of that hotline,” Gigi says.

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Success

JULY 14, 2021

For example, an A-rated client would be very profitable; a B-rated client would be about average, a C-rated client would be below average, and a D-rated client is currently unprofitable. Advertising agencies and other professionally run businesses are notorious for recruiting big accounts, then staffing up to handle those accounts.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 17, 2018

  The trends we reported on in 2008 as driving the growth of the new artisan economy still hold true today: 1.    Both Minted and Faire are excellent examples of all three trends.  As the chart below shows, Etsy's stock is up 270% YTD and the company is worth $6.5    2. . 

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Success

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As we discuss in this episode, when you sign up with a robo-advisor, you’ll generally answer a series of questionnaires to help the algorithm determine a portfolio based on your risk tolerance, timeline and preferences. What kind of accounts are provided?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

In 2008 Intuit released The New Artisan Economy , which covered a combination of economic trends and changes that were resulting in the re-emergence of artisans as an economic force.   A good example of knowledge artisans are the 2.2  We partnered with Intuit and the Institute for the Future on this report.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile. Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Online Examples: Babet Style Consultancy – an example of the services you could offer.

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Success

JANUARY 13, 2024

Sanford worked at the executive level with a number of internet startups in the 1990s and founded eXp World Holdings , which is based in Bellingham, Washington, in 2008.¹ For example, if I use AI in a conversation without disclosing its presence, does that compromise the sincerity of our interaction? billion in 2020.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This will involve online weight loss coaching and setting up an extensive knowledge base that will serve as a point of reference.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. The estimated cost to start this business varies from £5000 up to around £15,000.

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On The Job

MAY 3, 2017

In 2008, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp had trouble getting a cab on a snowy night, and came up with an app to help them get a ride. For example, Apple didn’t invent any products, but it (read more here ) Then start thinking about all your pet peeves and how to solve them.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income. Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 29, 2016

The 21% revenue share is up from just 6% in 2008. We've long used the beer industry as an example of how industry structures are becoming more barbell like.  We used the beer industry as the main example in our 2008 New Artisan Economy report on how changing industry structures is leading to more small businesses. 

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 29, 2009

The worst business start-up mistakes by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 29, 2009 Although many people decide to try and realise their dream of starting their own business, unfortunately it often turns into a nightmare for them. It is also generally a big mistake to think that you can save money by under-investing in technology.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 23, 2017

  This is up from just 3% in 1967.   And while we are on the topic of the changing racial and ethnic make-up of the U.S., By 2060, the nation's foreign-born population will reach nearly 19 percent of the total population, up from 13 percent in 2014. The shifting racial and ethnic make-up of the U.S.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 4 Steps to Setting up E-mail Distribution Lists By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity D o you find yourself having to write each persons e-mail address over and over again for certain e-mails ?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

In 2008, things got really crazy. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it. We need people to step up and provide support to support professionals—the people who often need it most but rarely get it. I was being interviewed by major news publications!

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 24, 2015

Census, which explains why the latest data is from 2008. But  But given the Great Recession, it seems pretty unlikely that employer-provided and on-the-job training have done anything but decline since 2008.   This is another example of risk being shifted from institutions to individuals.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

Mankind is usually playing catch up with these things, and so we are increasingly able to understand the principles of how and why nature does the things it does. The things that exist in the natural world look the way they do solely on the basis of what they are for and so for very good reasons indeed.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 30, 2014

  For example, the New York Times article No Picket Fence: Younger Adults Opting to Rent focuses on the shift away from home ownership and towards renting by young adults.  These shifts are real, pronounced and leading to major changes in family make-ups, housing patterns and many other aspects of American society.

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On The Job

JANUARY 11, 2017

Do you feel so strongly about the brand that you are willing to continue using the product even if the prices go up? For example, data shows the U.S. per year from 1975 to 2008, while consumer spending grew 3.6% If so, you might be what Eddie Yoon refers to as a “superconsumer.” population grew 1.1% per year during that time.

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Success

JULY 5, 2021

But the reason social media is so beneficial for Khaled is that, over time, the people who have heard his voice yelling over the beginning of some of their favorite records start to realize what all his co-collaborators and his business partners already know: None of what you’re seeing and hearing actually make up a contrived persona.

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2015

by Originally posted 2008-01-25 11:48:11. Cleanies vs. Messies She often writes that "cleanies" tidy up automatically, without having to be reminded or nagged at. What messies need is a way of reminding themselves to tidy up regularly, since visual cues don’t work for them. Write It Down! Start right now!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 30, 2010

You must set an example with your work ethic. I would add something to number 4: set an example with work-ethic, your attitude and how you communicate ie. Adrian Stefan Töpfer Said on June 1st, 2010 at 9:58 am Agreed Adrian, don’t ask your staff to perform, if you are not willing to lead by example – good point.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

The decline in UK productivity since the Great Recession of 2008/2009 has been a matter of concern for business leaders, policymakers, and economists alike. Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 15, 2010

Just like the One Minute Manager and Who Moved My Cheese , the book is set up in a story format to share the great insights of the author. In one example in the book the wise one man on the peak tells the story of a once great company: “When I was younger, I worked for a very large and famous company. I love this example.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2014

" For example, the Freshpet  product below requires the dog's significant human to do a modest amount of prep work prior to serving. pet food sales totaled an estimated $21 billion, up 24% since 2008.        The shift towards cooking for pets is part of the broader pet humanization trend.

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Clutter Coach

MAY 4, 2014

by Originally posted 2008-01-25 11:48:11. Cleanies vs. Messies She often writes that "cleanies" tidy up automatically, without having to be reminded or nagged at. What messies need is a way of reminding themselves to tidy up regularly, since visual cues don’t work for them. Write It Down! Start right now!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. Here are a few ideas to get you and your sales team fired up! However, due the slump, don’t give up on your bottom 80% of your customers. Keep up the great work!

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Remember what 2008 felt like? Why didn't I keep my skills/certifications up-to-date?" Catch up on what the person is doing, such as the current challenges. Take a free online course, sign up for a community college class or attend a seminar. Are your skills up to date? Up your game. Pretty grim years.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2010

If you haven’t been immediately struck with inspiration, then coming up with a concept for your small business can be difficult and frustrating. However, there are some tried and tested methods you could use to come up with an idea that suits you. Firstly, you could try doing some research into current start-up trends.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Brian Scudamore dropped out of high school in 1989 with $700 (£400) and a beat-up old pick-up truck to start his company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? For example, one of these mentors runs one of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s Your examples fit in with the cooperation level and you can see it in big business as well. Think airline alliances.

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Make or Break Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2009

One person was behind the desk, I was no more than five feet away and talking to her when she picked up the phone and called a vendor, totally ignoring my presence. Here is a perfect example of marketing driving the traffic and a sales person dropping the ball. I assume the purpose of Internet marketing is to create sales.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Any topic can be split up into components. In the example above, a chronological sequence fits. From the example above, you could simply say, “I would like to tell you about how we started this project, where we are today and our time-line for completing the project&# , which is a chronological sequence.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 4, 2010

I set up a Wordpress.com blog and with the exception of the $9.95 Share your examples here. A great way to make it easy to be found on the Internet is to have a landing page that people can visit that will showcase all of your web activity. The cost? It was almost free. So have your purchased your name as a URL?

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