Small Business Labs

MAY 17, 2018

  The study -  Uber and the Labor Market  - is based on a detailed analysis of driver income and expenses.    Many are driving  to help get through financial shocks , to earn money for a planned purchase and/or because they need the high degree of flexibility rideshare driving provides. 

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Expenses AT&T Purchasing Confidence 150

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 30, 2014

According to several recent articles the financial problems of millennials is leading to changing behaviors and purchase patterns as well as broader societal shifts.   For example, the New York Times article No Picket Fence: Younger Adults Opting to Rent focuses on the shift away from home ownership and towards renting by young adults.

2008 100

2008 2014 Retirement Health 100

Small Business Labs

MARCH 4, 2011

  I follow their work and enjoy their forecasts and analysis. By 2015, the purchase of tablets and other forms of media will all but replace the desktop.”" I'm a fan of the local media research firm  Borrell Associates.  By 2015 that will be 64 percent. The devices will change,” said Cassino.  

2015 100

2015 Purchasing Forms AT&T 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

  Big Data – the collection, manipulation and analysis of large datasets – allows large companies to look, act and compete like a small business by using data and analytics to provide personalized products and services.    It also increases their ability to aggressively compete on price. 

2012 100

2012 Social Media Telecommuting Temping 100