Small Business Labs

MAY 12, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. will exceed "dumb" phones in 2011.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   The chart below is from Nielsen via the Mobile Manifesto blog.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   A major reason given for planning to work past traditional retirement age is the impact of the recent recession.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Offer a limited-time-only discount on products and/or services if they sign up by December 31. If you have a new program to launch in the new year, and are discontinuing any older products or services, allow customers a last chance to sign up for them at the previous year’s rates. Thank your current clients for their loyalty.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 22, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   I guess Gartner doesn't think so, because they released their 2011 technology trends list earlier this week.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.    The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. generated more traffic and emails than usual.   The

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. " We're looking forward to the next wave of Network Solutions Small Business Success Index data on small business use of social media.  When done correctly, social media can be very profitable.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. 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?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 12, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   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.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. He is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. Marc Meyer is the Director of Social Media and Search at Digital Response Marketing Group in Naples, Florida.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   The chart below, from Nielsen, is pretty self-explanatory. many used facebok.coz they have fun and more game. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. 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. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 22, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   They are fluent in social media.    Some of the best examples of Twitter usage comes from this industry and several good uses of social media are presented in the article. "  3. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 3, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. » May 03, 2010 More on Social Shopping - Groupon In follow-up to last week's post on social shopping I wanted to spend a bit more time on Groupon.  This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Intuit, for example, is currently  looking for a group product manager "to drive the creation of data-driven products."    Space Pilot is on the list.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 1, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. 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. self-employment data. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Designers upload computer drawings and specs of products to Shapeways and they make them using their 3D printers.  consumers and corporations are more willing to buy new, innovative products. 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 19, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

MAY 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media? When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. In the case of social shopping, I have no idea why they aren't aggressively pursuing it. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Anyone know, or have ideas or theories?

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

  Social Trends.   Being Human:  A trend that has rippled through our research the past couple of years - and especially in 2011 - is the growing dissatisfaction with our de-humanized world.  Corporate employees tell us they are tired of being cogs in the enterprise machine.    Technology Trends.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

MAY 11, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   But sometimes a product comes along that illustrates one or more trends we are following and we comment on it. The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product. 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 15, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JULY 15, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JULY 27, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   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.  Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   They've also improved productivity through costs cutting, reductions in staff and automation. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   In-person and telephone interviews will be used to augment the survey research, dive deeper on topics of interest (the role of social media in coworking, for example) and develop case studies. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

MAY 28, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   The picture on the right is from the article and does a nice job showing the product.    Restaurants and others use it to source local food; local farmers use it sell product.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 12, 2010

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

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