Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

It is about a UC Berkeley student who started a custom T-Shirt printing company in high school and continues to run it at college.  That computer and phone won't be part of the ongoing operation. Find a client, so you don't build something without customer input, or something that doesn't have a market.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 | Main | 20 TED Talks for Small Business » August 26, 2010 Despite Recession, Private Tutoring Booms One of the trends I find really interesting is the continued growth of small personal services companies.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges | Main | Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 » August 24, 2010 What are Social Magazines and Flipboard? Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.   Flipboard got a ton of attention at launch.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Thanks to the sacrifices made by many these banks now enjoy plentiful profits and bonuses – a stark contrast to those whom have financed their survival. Any growth financing needed in this respect should also be financed.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 22, 2010

BTW if you don't follow Knowledge at Wharton, you should.  I actually didn't know there was too much capital chasing good deals. My wife told me about an article on Yahoo (Buzz I think) today or yesterday about the thousands of inventors out there that can't get funding. Short and sweet.

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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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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

  I haven't been a subscriber long enough to know if I will get my money's worth, but it is hard to imagine I won't.    Third, they simply don't have to provide much value for me to cover my costs.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 14, 2010

  Lending standards have gotten tighter, banks have reduced their credit offerings and many small businesses report they can't get the credit they need to operate and grow.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

  The question this begs is why aren't local newspapers doing this?    They didn't want to cannibalize their existing classified ad business. .    They didn't want to cannibalize their existing classified ad business. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Virtual Moxie

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « Walk your own path | Main | Come on 2011!! The trouble with this approach was that I wasn't able to really enjoy where I was at the time.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

  Don't get me wrong - the overall employment situation continues to be a mess.    But in these trying economic times I don't turn down good news of any kind.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2010

  They often also don't need (or want to pay for) the full range of services traditionally offered by business incubators.    You simply can't read their blog without thinking it is an incubator.    You simply can't read their blog without thinking it is an incubator. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 29, 2010

Fusion reactions don't require dangerous nuclear materials like uranium or plutonium.  Needless to say, it wasn't that long ago that the idea of homemade nuclear fusion devices would not have been taken seriously.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.   This is not as scary as it sounds.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

  And we probably wouldn't have been smart enough to get them to pay for employee pensions.    Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

Personally, I think that this will be a mistake because Facebook solves a problem that small businesses don't have: it shows your customers what your other customers look like and who they are. That is a network problem most small businesses don't need to solve. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 8, 2010

  But if you aren't actively looking for work, the BLS no longer considers you in the workforce and you don't count towards the official unemployment rate.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Self-Employment Data » September 30, 2010 Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement We've written so often about baby boomers and others working past traditional retirement age that I almost didn't bother with this post.    Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 31, 2010

    Unfortunately, according to the Discover Small Business Watch Confidence Index small business owners aren't optimistic about the near-term economy.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 4, 2010

" Another interesting quote is on their efforts to better understanding local customers: "Macy’s requires sales clerks and store managers to examine the local population almost like anthropologists. now link my name to know me,and each other we all get the good things.don't think that I cheat you,pls.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Start 2011 off Organized! Tweet I have often said that New Year's Resolutions don't work and that you really should make solid goals instead.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Somehow, they got sucked up by your every day busy life.   What were your client successes? . 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

With the way are government is going we will be lucky if we don't elminate small buisness. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Your comment has not yet been posted.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

  Posted by Steve on October 19, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance , trends | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 16, 2010

So if you are interested in future trends (and who isn't?), Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. check it out.    You never know what you may learn. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

  And if you can't make it tomorrow, no worries - the event is virtual so you can watch it later.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 16, 2010

I didn't think China would ever pass the US but we are going sideways at best for the forseeable future and they are growing nicely. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 18, 2010

Posted by: brindils | June 21, 2010 at 09:36 PM Some time ago, I needed to buy a good house for my firm but I didn't have enough cash and couldn't purchase anything. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 27, 2010

  His first point comes as a big surprise to many:  VCs don't like to invest in companies unless they have a product in market that shows customer traction.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 17, 2010

  From the point of view of this study Gazelles, regardless of age, don't seem to be so important.      In case you haven't already given up, Scott Shane has an interesting article that compares U.S. .  Increasing employment rate doesn't always mean that job creation has also increased.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 8, 2010

  Having said that, because of the recession a lot of formally creditworthy small businesses aren't anymore.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

"There is unbelievable consumer interest in local agriculture that we haven't seen in decades," said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 6, 2010

  Ad Age quotes an investment banker on the value of Newsweek as saying "I can't tell you that it's more than a buck, unfortunately." Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 24, 2010

  Both these firms turn CAD files into products so Makers don't have to invest in manufacturing plant or equipment.    Both these firms turn CAD files into products so Makers don't have to invest in manufacturing plant or equipment.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Jaguar of North America has just been recognized as a JD Power 2011 Customer Service Champion which means they have excelled in their own industry by delivering superior service to their US customers. Doesn’t that make one wonder why every dealership can’t provide a similar kind of customer experience?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

    The reasons are pretty straight forward:  (1) technology makes it easier to hire and manage contingents; (2) it is cheaper; and (3) it provides companies with increased business flexibility.    Although he doesn't use the term, Reich's article focuses on the growing number of necessity-preneurs. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 26, 2010

I also have a friend who retired from Corporate America today after joing Organo Gold, so the healty drinks industry didn't surprise me either. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. Excellent post. Great information all round.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 15, 2010

"  He also points out that increased transparency is also impacting individuals: "But the growing tsunami of data generated daily by digital interactions isn't restricted to corporations. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Your comment has not yet been posted.

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