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Book Review: Raw Deal - How the Uber Economy is Screwing American Workers

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Because of this dark side, we need better laws and protections for temps, contract workers and others being unfairly exploited or in need of more economic security.  Despite the book's hyperbole, vitriol and one-sided point of view, I genuinely enjoyed it.   And Raw Deal does a great job describing the dark side. 

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Why Everyone Wants Small Businesses as Customers

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Enterprises have gotten so good at contract analysis and negotiation that it's very hard to wring profits out of this segment.  We also expect much more focus on micro-enterprises (firms with fewer than 5 employees) and independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) and global economy. as target markets.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

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.  Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    Loyalty Meets Daily Deals:   There’s a lot of debate about the merits of daily deals. 

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