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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2011

Small Business Labs

Continuing our annual tradition, below is our Top 10 Small Business Trends list for 2011.    We're optimistic the economy will continue to improve in 2011 and economic growth will be more widespread.    Online micro-lending in particular will see a substantial increase in 2011

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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Search Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or countless freelancer marketplaces — it’s hard not to find freelancers. Erin Balsa, head of content marketing at The Predictive Index , has been hiring freelance writers since 2011 and managing them since 2015. And we’ve worked with the best — Netflix, AllBirds and Outer. Her secret?

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Is Facebook Replacing Traditional Websites?

Small Business Labs

» July 13, 2010 Is Facebook Replacing Traditional Websites?   We've noticed a steady increase in the number of small businesses using Facebook as their primary or exclusive website.    They are doing this because it's cheap, easy and their customers are on Facebook.

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More Evidence Facebook is Taking Over the Web

Small Business Labs

Main | Smallbizlabs Bidding on Newsweek » May 05, 2010 More Evidence Facebook is Taking Over the Web Nielsen released their March data on the top social networking sites.  like Facebook, Myspace etc. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping?

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 8: Publishing Industry Opportunities

Loosely Speaking

October Poll Question: In early 2011 we’ll feature a Q & A session based on questions our listeners have asked us. link] (January 27, 2011). Our topic November is “Trending Business: what does 2010 tell us about 2011?&# .&# Karin, just get in touch with Lisa to claim your prize! Coming in November: Jan B.

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Small Business Labs: The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges

Small Business Labs

  These exchanges allow trading in private company stocks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   - Facebook has a value of about $25.5 But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.  billion; - Zynga is valued at $4.9 billion; - Twitter at $2.2

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The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges

Small Business Labs

  These exchanges allow trading in private company stocks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.   - Facebook has a value of about $25.5 But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.  billion; - Zynga is valued at $4.9 billion; - Twitter at $2.2

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