Small Business Labs

MAY 17, 2021

Over the past week, there's been a flurry of articles and social media posts on "geriatric millennials" This term refers to the oldest millennials, those born between 1980 and 1985.      One of the more popular articles is Today's Are you a 'geriatric millennial'?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The subject is so important, I decided I needed to write this article on it as well. According to a PwC survey, 87% of consumers stated that trust is a deciding factor in their purchasing decisions. Showcase Your Knowledge and Passion: Use your website, blog, or social media to share valuable insights into your industry.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Digital subscriptions for learning, social media management, taxes and more are perfect choices for last-minute gifts. . Social media management solution . According to Grammarly’s own survey, 70% of users have found that they are more confident writers after using the app. . Digital book subscription .

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I’m going to focus more on NexBot in the rest of this article because I have more familiarity with it, but ChatGPT can be used in a very similar manner. It can help you create social media content. Yes, I used ChatGPT to help me explain itself to you in this post! How Do You Use it for Business?

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Based on an online survey conducted by the virtual coworking service Focusmate , 93% of their remote coworking software users reported an increase in productivity. According to the 2022 The State of Remote Work report by the social media firm Buffer, 24% of remote workers admitted to feeling lonely and socially isolated from colleagues.

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Success

AUGUST 6, 2022

I once read about a big benefits-management company that conducted a survey where it asked 365 CEOs and sales-management executives, “What are the three key factors that separate high-performing sales professionals from moderate- to low-performing sales professionals?”. This article was published in February 2010 and has been updated.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media | Main | The Small Business Side of Maker Faire » May 20, 2010 Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?   People use social media for social reasons; companies use social media for sales. 

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The app allows for social media interaction without parents needing to worry about inappropriate content or stereotypes. Impact “I do believe that regulated social media can be valuable for students’ growth and positively impact mental health when parents have a good amount of oversight,” says Danna Okuyama, founder of Urban Sandbox.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Then he read the graduates’ exit surveys. He launched Paradigm Marketing Alliance as a remedy, creating social media content for those entrepreneurs and other franchise brands. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. The next problem?

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APRIL 3, 2023

This article was written by Morgan Overcash. Chelsee Yee from KHON2 , a Hawaii news source, discusses in their article, “Study: Average job seeker in Hawaii admits lying on their resume,” that iprospectcheck.com also compiled data on resume accuracy across various career industries.

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Success

MAY 30, 2022

Today, the rise of social media, and specifically Instagram, has propelled the activity to “cool” status among millennials and Gen Zers. A few years ago, I decided enough was enough with endlessly scrolling my social media feeds. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

And I’ve come prepared: Red wine, Sudoku, a 2,000-piece puzzle and a journal to record what I hope will be a week filled with pensive thought and deep revelation—seven days without TV, Internet, Netflix, Pandora, a smartphone or social media. I’ve always been a voracious reader—magazines, local news and trending social media articles.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

In fact, we found that over 76% of small businesses that took the survey, do all their marketing online, with only 14% still using offline methods such as advertising, events or direct mail. SEO produced the best results according to a third of small businesses, followed by Social Media Marketing and Content/In-bound Marketing.

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JULY 31, 2023

While the reality of life must allow for social pain on a personal level, employees are not tolerating the pain in the workplace. In its Great Attrition survey, McKinsey identified that 51% of employees who left their job in the last six months did so because they lacked a sense of belonging.

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Success

JANUARY 25, 2023

A 2021 McKinsey report on AI adoption surveyed nearly 2,000 executives and managers and found that 56% of respondents reported AI adoption in at least one function—and more than two-thirds planned to increase that investment over the next three years. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2023 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2018

Bloomberg's Inside Google's Shadow Workforce covers the use by Google of what they call TVCs, or “temps, vendors and contractors" According to the article about half of Google's workforce is comprised of TVCs.    We've recently covered a number of studies confirming this. . 

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2016

A recent article on Small Business Trends explains that although you may believe you and your business are providing excellent customer service, chances are your customers/clients aren’t exactly on the same page. Not only can regular surveys tell you what’s wrong, it can point out what’s right or what needs a little more work.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 17, 2011

I wasn't familiar with InboxQ until I saw a reference to a survey they'd done in Entrepreneur's Why Savvy Businesses Field Customer Questions on Twitter.  " Because of our blog, we get sent a lot of surveys to review.    To be honest, most are poorly done.    InboxQ&A did not do this. 

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Ardent Partners chart below from the article shows survey data on this shift. According to the article, the big shift is away from traditional staffing firms and towards: Private Talent Pools. Social Media and Social Networks  Social media and social networks are expected to grow by 60 percent over the next two years.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The Forbes article Survey Says Americans are Losing Their Appetite for McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King covers a study showing that consumers - and especially Millennials - are choosing fast casual restaurants over fast food places. Key At the same time, the nation's appetite for food trucks continues to grow.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

This article was written by Deborah Nemeth and Megan Skaalen , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Census Bureau and an article published by Bloomberg, Gen Z comprises 20.3% Gen Z has also come of age while the world faces some of the greatest environmental, social and economic crises in history. of the U.S.

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In a CNBC article discussing young entrepreneurs and the mix of business with politics there were some, like interior design firm owner Jenna Sheingold, who are open about their political viewpoints. Is this a new development? Did I find answers in my ‘research’?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 20, 2015

The New York Times article Stores Suffer From a Shift of Behavior in Buyers  covers the growing consumer trend towards purchasing experiences over objects. But the rise of social media has led to people wanting experiences they can post about on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and elsewhere. . 

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 28, 2009

We’ve met some really wonderful people and have had the pleasure of publishing guest articles from some really great authors. To close out the year, I’ve decided to highlight 25 of our most popular articles from 2009. If you’ve missed any of these articles, now is your chance to catch up. Social Media.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 27, 2015

Tanya Mohn's New York Times article Coworking on Vacation: A Desk in Paradise  hit a cord with readers. It lit up social media with thousands of tweets and Facebook posts.    The article focuses on coworking facilities in exotic or tourist oriented locations that also provide accommodations.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. “I Who hires freelancers? Ask for referrals (and work samples).

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Small Business Labs

JULY 19, 2016

In fact, weak tie impacts are likely even stronger due the Internet and social media. Key quote: But over and over again, studies and surveys show us that "weak connections" are key to getting the job of your dreams—not the strong ties that everyone places so much weight on.

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Customers Rock!

AUGUST 16, 2012

Social media has pushed customer service to the forefront for many organizations. Responses are often faster in social media than they are in traditional service channels, since social media makes everything extremely visible. Customers have changed, and customer expectations have greatly changed!

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Office Dynamics

JULY 11, 2013

A June 19 article in the Courier-Islander lists some of the top office-productivity killers. OfficeTime surveyed more than six hundred people to determine the biggest office productivity killers. Web surfing took the number two spot, as 80 percent of the people surveyed reported spending more than two hours per day on this activity.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2016

This article was originally published in Executive Secretary Magazine and shared with permission by OfficeTeam and it’s author. They are being asked to become involved in and even take charge of areas such as social media and corporate responsibility. by Brandi Britton, district president, OfficeTeam.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites. Yes we tend to be more involved in other aspects of the business – events, marketing and social media to name a few.

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JULY 20, 2023

Leverage surveys, feedback forms, and social media channels to foster open communication. Incorporate your brand story into press releases, blog articles, social media posts, and website content. Connect with them through social media, attend industry events, or participate in media networking activities.

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 2, 2011

Today, I want to tell you about the Social Buzz Club. I know bunches of you are managing the Social Media presence of your clients, and are growing ever more savvy in your own use of Social Media. don't understand internet marketing, won't learn social media, and don't have a clue about search engine optimization.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Time Management Month and More February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.  Social Media Changes to Facebook Pages – A Quick Guide - [link] - Often when Facebook makes major changes to profiles or business pages people flounder to figure it out. 

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 7, 2010

I have often theorized the importance of building relationships with customers and now a recent survey puts dollars to the sense of that theory. Further investigation from CustServ’s blog led me to the article from Genesys that shares the details of the customer service survey of 16 countries. BILLION a year !

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