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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Coworking Facilities » September 13, 2010 State of Small Business Tweet Chat on Wednesday Wave IV of the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index was released today.  With the way are government is going we will be lucky if we don't elminate small buisness. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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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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MAY 26, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Social Networks, Cultural Evolution and Idea Sex | Main | The Third Billion - The Growing Impact of Global Women » May 26, 2010 Inc.   He retired after selling off the land a decade or so later.    He retired after selling off the land a decade or so later. 

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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

AUGUST 11, 2010

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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. View an alternate.

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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. Having trouble reading this image?

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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. View an alternate.

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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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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

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. View an alternate.

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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

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

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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MAY 24, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Small Business Side of Maker Faire | Main | Social Networks, Cultural Evolution and Idea Sex » May 24, 2010 Maker Faire Round-Up, From a Small Business Perspective Maker Faire , the annual geek show celebrating DIY culture, was held last weekend in Silicon Valley. 

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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

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. View an alternate.

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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

MAY 20, 2010

  They simply aren't seeing the kind of results needed to justify their investments in time and money (mostly time).    Recent survey results from the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index  also show this.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. What do you think?

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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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JULY 6, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement | Main | Foreign Born in the U.S. most won't.  Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy. several years ago. 

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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. View an alternate.

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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 3, 2010

  Although he doesn't use the term, Reich's article focuses on the growing number of necessity-preneurs.    These are folks who turn to self-employment because they can't find a job.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.   The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps. 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 4, 2010

now link my name to know me,and each other we all get the good things.don't think that I cheat you,pls. 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 12, 2010

I definitely come down in the "social media isn't a substitute for a website" camp. Back in the "blog hype" day, I told many small businesses who would ask that they didn't need a blog. Ultimately, as you point out, the choice need not be mutually exclusive and IMHO shouldn't be.

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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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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

JUNE 15, 2010

" I hadn't heard about resurrecting the dead before, but I'm not surprised.  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. Having trouble reading this image?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Feel free to check it out: [link] Here is a video link if you don't have an iPad (which I don't): [link] Posted by: john nelson | September 08, 2010 at 09:18 AM In this era of blog ,we easily get nice & updated information for research purposes. Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

 Consider all your commercialization options:   Zensi wasn't considering being acquired by a large corporation, they were planning on rasing money and building a business.    Don't get me wrong - building a successful company is a hugely rewarding experience and a lot of fun. 

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

 Consider all your commercialization options:   Zensi wasn't considering being acquired by a large corporation, they were planning on rasing money and building a business.    Don't get me wrong - building a successful company is a hugely rewarding experience and a lot of fun. 

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

numbers just don't lie. 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. Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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