Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2018

  Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job.  It also includes things like the ACA (Obamacare), which makes it easier for independents to get health insurance. 

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Before he died in October 2011, following a relapsed pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, he reshaped the company into the world’s most valuable. No survey could have conjured the sleek design and satisfying interface of an iPhone screen or the intuitive search functions of an iPod. He imagined a different way of living.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Ardent Partners recently released their 2016-2017 State of Contingent Workforce Management report.    The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations.  This is up from nearly 35 percent in 2015 and just 29 percent in 2011.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

The average Indian factory worker was paid about 90 cents an hour in 2011, among the lowest rates in the world. Executives who participated in the survey, conducted by consultancy Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the U.S. percent between 2006 and 2011. That’s fourth with a bullet. South Korea and Taiwan. Small businesses in the U.S.

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 13, 2011

In a recently conducted Zoomerang survey , most SMBs would either increase their digital marketing efforts or retain them in 2011. While entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to connect to customers, management software and various marketing products become a necessity to drive growth.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2011

a recent survey of economists by USA Today shows they still think the recovery is continuing and the U.S. economy will grow moderately in 2011.  " While small business owners have become more pessimistic, managers at large corporations continue to be upbeat about their prospects.   

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

According to a recent survey, half of workers reported in 2011 that they were treated rudely at least once a week, an increase in from the one quarter reporting boorish behavior in 1998. In some companies, managers set a policy of forbidding any solicitations (read the rest here )' Are we getting ruder at work? Let''s hope so.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 26, 2019

According to a survey by Staples.com, just 19% of office workers believe that their company is prepared to handle a major emergency — which is especially concerning, since each year across the U.S. earthquake rocked Virginia in 2011.… explosions and fires occur in approximately 70,000 businesses and cause nearly 200 deaths.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

  Key quote from the survey results: Among professionals who plan to work past the traditional retirement age, strong majorities in all generations cited the past recession as an important factor in their decision.    The survey covers generational attitudes in the workplace and looks at Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. . 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

  But following up on yesterday's post on IBM's global CEO survey , I wanted to highlight one of their charts.    The chart below shows their survey results on the key external forces likely to impact large corporations over the next 3 years.   Technology allows companies to better manage complexity. .

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 1, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Urban Farming Continues to Expand | Main | CEOs Believe Technology is Rising in Importance » June 01, 2010 Learning From Large Corporation CEOs Every other year IBM conducts a global survey of large corporation CEOs.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

  They recently surveyed  400 local companies in these two states.    The found 72% of the companies they surveyed are feeling the economic recovery. Kudos to QPS for their survey work.    Click here to download the survey results. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 22, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Survey Says…You Are Stressed! According to the American Psychological Association’s 2010 Stress in America Survey: In general, Americans recognize that their stress levels remain high and exceed what they consider to be healthy. Survey Says…You Need Willpower! Guest Post.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

  I will be participating in a Tweet Chat discussing the survey results this wednesday (September 15th) from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET.    All of these are better than the 2010 expectations data from the prior survey, which was done late last year.   Click here for more information and to register.

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Ideas.Ted

JUNE 24, 2021

Leading from Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams by David Burkus (TED Talk: Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid ) . Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. Give it to the emerging grown-up in your own life. .

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Productivity Bits

MAY 26, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. In this post, we will survey the interwebs for technique or tips and tricks for an effective telecommuting. Scott’s Tips give us some tips on how to manage remote meeting schedule. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

  Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews.   The first will survey coworking facility owners and identify key facility statistics such as size of the facility, number of desks and offices, services offered, number and type of members, etc.   We will be making our research findings public. 

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 17, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. A survey says that 40% of American workers report that their job are very or extremely stressful. Stress is a factor that we need to manage. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. S tress is a silent killer. It is anti-productivity.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. In fact, surveys have shown that the majority of people have so much clutter on their desk that they aren’t even able to see their workspace beneath it. Tip #2: Manage Your Papers. Visit the original article at [link]. Note: This is a Guest Post from James Adams. Tip #1: Don’t Print Too Much.

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 29, 2010

To maximize customer satisfaction for 2011, why not consider the following suggestions: Use surveys to analyze customer satisfaction of your organization. Possibly Related Posts: Improve the quality of customer experiences According to Strativity Group Customer Experience Management, which provides customer. She started.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! A recent survey of small-business owners or managers by American Express’ small-business division shows that fewer of them are planning to give gifts or cash. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

Recent survey results from Network Solutions Small Business Success Index shows that about 19% of small businesses (less than 100 employees) sell outside the U.S.  .  It covers a wide range of global trends and demographic shifts with an emphasis on the growing power of Asia and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 27, 2012

Classroom teachers should have comprehensive management plans to increase communications with parents and students. School districts can survey parents and students for suggestions. How to improve customer service in the digital world Wachovia turned into Wells Fargo in March 2011. The conversion.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. I have also learned how to survey my readers and understand their specific career challenges. Problem-based Learning.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.  .  While most Hackerspaces are targeted at hobbyists, a growing number also target independent workers and small businesses.      For those that are interested, there is also Bio-Curious Google Group. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.  .  While most Hackerspaces are targeted at hobbyists, a growing number also target independent workers and small businesses.      For those that are interested, there is also Bio-Curious Google Group. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2010

  Having said that, for obvious reasons it is likely any official survey undercounts illegal aliens.  .  According to the BLS technical notes it does include "undocumented workers", the BLS term for illegal aliens.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 25, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Please Take "The Organizational Use of Video Storytelling" Survey | Main | Silicon Prairie » June 25, 2010 Corporate Speed Dating Opportunity with Intuit Intuit is holding their 2nd   Entrepreneur Day on August 16th in Mountain View, California. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Street Food Gets Real | Main | Please Take "The Organizational Use of Video Storytelling" Survey » June 23, 2010 More on the Growth of Small Farms and Local Food Interesting article in the Washington Post on mobile slaughterhouses.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2010

Our survey research is showing a growing number of small businesses are exporting, but the overall numbers are still small. Would love to here other perspectives out there? Posted by: Tom Hood | August 21, 2010 at 01:09 PM Tom: I think the easiest way to benefit from growth overseas is to export. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

  Recent survey results from the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index  also show this.  .  In our research we're seeing a lot of small businesses who are disappointed with social media.    Only 22% of small businesses who use social media believe it has been profitable. 

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

From the top senior levels, management is obligated to show they care about employees. With those thoughts in mind, shouldn’t senior management work on motivating factors to help employees maintain their business loyalty and commitment? Have focus groups; consider an employee survey. Let’s start with the negatives.

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Men With Pens

JUNE 2, 2011

Any time you save by being able to figure out instantly where the nearest Chinese restaurant is located is probably dwarfed by the time you spent finding the app, loading it and managing it among all your other apps. And in the context of time management, that’s probably not a good thing. Pre-scheduled tweets. I understand the appeal.

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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. Too often the process is meant to wear down buyers by bringing out more salesmen and managers. Speak to the general manager.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 20, 2011

The 100th anniversary of the first Hollywood Studio filming in Hollywood is October 26, 2011. Bios from one-sheets are cut into manageable chunks and find a home in media pitches. For instance, say you have a white paper that is highlighting a variety of survey and statistical findings. Hollywood's 100th Anniversary!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Main | Start 2011 off Organized! Use it to manage overwhelm when your world is freakin'! Break It Down And Take The First Step When you're overwhelmed by a large project, a big mess or huge task at hand, break it down into small, manageable pieces or individual steps and then identify the first, or most important step/task.

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