Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

  They responded by increasing their marketing and using social media.  2011 is on pace to meet or beat 2010.   I really like this contest because it helps dispel the myth that small businesses aren't innovative.    Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc. Regular emails to growing customer base.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 12, 2010

  The dramatic growth in social media use - especially Facebook - is resulting in more small businesses choosing to use social media sites as their primary, and in some cases only, web presence.   Social media sites are also inexpensive to create and use.    The idea is simple. 

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 30, 2010

I hope you discover (or rediscover) inspiration, information or some small help for your success in 2011. 6 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Clients from Your Website Series. 6 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Business from your Website (and How to Fix It). 6 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Business From Your Website-#1.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

   The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. 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

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures | Main | Why Global Poverty is Declining » October 22, 2010 Gartners Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2011 Is it just me, or is it too early for 2011 top trends lists? 

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 23, 2010

But, your business doesn’t have to lose momentum because folks are sipping eggnog and opening gifts. Here are a few last-minute tips so your business doesn’t stall while you and everyone else — are enjoying the holidays. Put the word out in your ezine, blog, and social media, before you head out for the holidays.

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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? Flipboard is the best known of the many new entrants in a space being described as social magazines. 

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. I t would be wrong to say that the only prerequisite of starting a business is to invest huge cash. You should also engage in social networking and open profiles in multiple social sites. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. But, this is not actually true. SEO Business.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Tips: Have a wonderful holiday and please join us again in February 2011 for the first episode of our 2011 season themed “Keeping it Real!&# Fire away and we’ll answer your questions in our February 2011 episode. Coming Up in 2011 at AZVAs: Thursday January 20, 2011 , Jan B. Here’s that link !

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Successful small businesses are leveraging social media and technology :  the SBSI results continue to show that technology and social media help many small businesses thrive despite the challenging economic conditions.  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. Your comment could not be posted.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

One of the reasons I started Practically Perfect PA back in 2011 was because I wanted to create an online community for assistants. Oh, and if you have set up your own network or you are part of a network, do get in touch I would love to have you guys on the blog (the network doesn’t just have to be in the UK either!).

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 24, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Here is an example from one review: “Here’s the straight to the point short answer for this book: Use facebook, and other social media sites to promote yourself! Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. ‘ Crush It!:

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 4, 2011

Did you know that most entrepreneurs didn't? To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to know about all sorts of things—like marketing, networking, budgeting, branding, social media, video, and so much more! So many entrepreneurs spin their wheels searching for answers to things they don't know about.

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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 CEO

MAY 30, 2011

In February 2011, Google made big news on the Internet by publishing an algorithm change for search engine relevancy. Take a look at the social media sites that I ‘X’d’ on the chart. I’m going to ignore Facebook as the omnipotent monster that many businesses don’t know how to leverage yet.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

We've been researching social shopping and have done a few recent posts on the topic.    The question this begs is why aren't local newspapers doing this?    They didn't want to cannibalize their existing classified ad business. .  Authors The authors are Steve King and Carolyn Ockels.

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Brilliantly Better

JANUARY 10, 2011

And everything is dark and sad, you don’t have any resources left and you gotta make it by yourself? You don’t look desperately for the “like&# button. When you meet someone new you don’t get automatically in your mailbox a letter promoting his latest hugely discounted ebook. Much like the dinosaurs.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

There’s hardly a moment when someone isn’t consulting Google to learn more about a product, a person, or a service. In the “old days” we could call customer service on the phone, and even though we waited quite awhile until someone finally answered, (You are call number 19, but please don’t hang up.

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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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  We think the iPad is best for mobile workers focused on quick and easy access to email, social media, web browsing and simple business application use.    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 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

AUGUST 11, 2010

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

Just for you iPod users, AZVAs the Podcast is also found in the podcast directory at the iTunes Store (don’t worry, it’s free!). June 2010 Podcast Program Notes. To listen, scroll to the bottom of this post. Here’s that link: [link]. Our monthly listeners’ poll, asks: How do you cover your office when you are away?

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Success

MARCH 29, 2024

After her release, she found Inmates to Entrepreneurs on social media and figured it would be a place to “hang out until I figured out what I was going to do next,” she recalls. Although he didn’t have a background in printing T-shirts, he saw that the industry required less startup capital than others and took a chance.

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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

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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Productivityist

JANUARY 25, 2013

While the delivery is okay (I’ve improved quite a bit since 2011 with my speaking), I believe the theme of the talk still holds true – along with a great deal of the content. I think things like using coins to open bags of chips isn’t where the future of lifehacks lies. In fact, I don’t even think these really are lifehacks at all.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

I don't have to schedule anything. My smartphone empowers me to conduct my business better because: > I can communicate whilst on the move, e.g. voice, text & social media updates. > Triples My Efficiency On Social Media. You won't regret it. I use Carbonite. It's great!

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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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