Small Business Labs

MARCH 1, 2012

Digital Consumer Report, Q3-Q4 2011 (free, registration required) describes in detailed the digital connectedness of Gen Y, which they describe as 18-34 year olds.  Key quote from their blog post on the report : The latest Census reports that Americans 18-34 make up 23 percent of the U.S. 54% of social network/blog visitors.

2011 100

2011 Networking UPS 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

  Key quote from his blog post: "President Barack Obama and Congress could join together to pass a law that allows any taxpayer spending $1,000 at restaurants in 2011 to write off that amount." His plan is simple.  " This plan would: Kick-start the economy as people go out more.

Social Media 100

Social Media Restaurants 2011 Networking 100

Small Business Labs

MARCH 24, 2011

  The Mini Trends blog has a nice post on both pet trends and the "Petrepreneurs" who are building businesses related to pets.   For more on pet trends, see Pet Business Trends 2011 by the CEO of pet insurance company Embrace. As a life long dog owner, I love following pet trends.  million canines. . 

2007 100

2007 2011 2010 AT&T 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 2020 Retirement 2011 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. 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?

2010 100

2010 Social Media Retirement Networking 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 11, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2011 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

.  Key quote for their submission: Full-scale marketing push starting in mid 2009: radio advertising for first time in history of business; embraced social media with Facebook page, Twitter and blog updates; new and revised website; use of Google Adwords and online review sites. 2011 is on pace to meet or beat 2010.

Social Media 100

Social Media 2009 Equipment 2010 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2011 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2011 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 27, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   So if you are looking for early stage funding, make sure to read Wilson's post and blog before attempting to reach out to traditional VCs.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

JUNE 18, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Tim has multiple blogs, a consulting practice and a software company.    Key quote: "For me it was writing, blogging, speaking, etc. I posted on Tim Berry's un-retirement. 

Retirement 100

Retirement 2010 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Ultralight Startups | Main | Shapeways Gets VC Funding, Moves to the U.S. » September 23, 2010 Are VCs Colluding? Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement Restaurants 2020 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « DMAs Spring Magazine Focused on Going Global | Main | Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media? Web/Tech women work/life balance

Social Media 100

Social Media 2010 Retirement 2020 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement | Main | Data and Analytics Help Macys Go Local » October 01, 2010 A Detailed Look at U.S.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.    **Update:  An alert reader pointed me to a blog post on this topic on The Atlantic Monthly blog. 

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.    **Update:  An alert reader pointed me to a blog post on this topic on The Atlantic Monthly blog. 

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 International 100

Small Business Labs

JUNE 16, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « What is The Singularity?   They also have a blog and a daily research round-up. The chart below is taken from their research on U.S.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

UPS 100

UPS 2010 Retirement 2020 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   According to the research, Americans now spend 36% of their online time "communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, personal email and instant messaging."

Networking 100

Networking Email Social Media 2010 100

Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Thanks for doing your blog! When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   Sales in North America and Europe are expected to quadruple over this time frame. 

2010 100

2010 2015 Retirement 2020 100

Small Business Labs

JUNE 19, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2020 100

2020 2010 Retirement 2005 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Future Job Thats Here Today | Main | A Detailed Look at U.S. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

Retirement 100

Retirement 2010 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Social Media Retirement 2020 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Shapeways Gets VC Funding, Moves to the U.S. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Are VCs Colluding? When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Online Universities has assembled 20 TED talks on their blog targeted at small businesses.  I'd definitely appreciate the work of the said blog owner. Not a direct substitute, but good.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping? When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

Facebook 100

Facebook Social Media 2010 Retirement 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 31, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

Confidence 100

Confidence 2010 Retirement 2020 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

Retirement 100

Retirement 2010 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Foreign Born in the U.S. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100

Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

2010 100

2010 Retirement 2020 2005 100