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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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Session 3 - Wednesday, Sept 28, 2011

Office Dynamics

She shared how her working career began back in Iowa, working as a temp worker scanning a seemingly endless supply of documents. All the other temps quit, some after only one day! How do you find enjoyment and fulfillment?”

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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

The focus of the study was to figure out how many independent workers (freelancers, temps, solopreneurs, independent consultants, etc.)   Key findings include: The independent workforce grew from 16 million in 2011 to 16.9   Key findings include: The independent workforce grew from 16 million in 2011 to 16.9

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Many Americans Planning to Go Freelance

Small Business Labs

" Earlier in the survey the term independent worker is defined to include freelancing, temping, self-employment, etc.    As you can see from the chart below, 14% responded probably/definitely in 2011 and 13% responded probably/definitely in 2012.

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Grim Job Market Continues for Young Americans

Small Business Labs

 Between 2000 and 2011 real wages for high school workers under age 25 fell by 11.1%. The grim job market is a key reason more young Americans are pursuing work as independents (temps, freelancers, etc.). Wages for high school and college grads have also taken hit.  For college grads the decline was 5.4%.

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Review of Our Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2010

Small Business Labs

.  Our 2011 list will be out in the coming weeks.    The Shift to Contingent Workers Turns Employees into Entrepreneurs :  If anything, the shift to contingent workers (part-timers, temps, contractors, freelancers, etc.)   We are optimistic that this forecast will start to be realized in 2011

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Income Inequality Not Caused by Independent Work

Small Business Labs

  As part of the 2011 State of Independence study we looked at independent worker income. There’s also mounting evidence to suggest that the rise of the throwaway worker has made recent recessions more painful and longer-lasting. More like a temporary economy." We don't agree.  We found median per capita income for U.S.

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