Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

We use a combination of "gig economy" and "on-demand economy"   We define the "gig economy" broadly and include all economic activity done by independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, temps, etc.).  Unfortunately, we don't see this happening anytime soon.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 22, 2012

 As freelancers they don't have job security or, in most cases, benefits.  And since there is a glut of Ph.Ds in many fields, schools don't have to pay well to attract temp professors. .  The vast majority of adjuncts aren't on food stamps. This article clearly overstates the problem.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 25, 2016

Now we have to get more people to understand that the shift to the gig economy isn't all bad.  That doesn't stop a lot of people erroneously claiming otherwise. We can make our own schedule and hours, pick the projects that interest us, work from anywhere and try our hands at different trades.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 30, 2022

But that doesn’t mean I don’t acknowledge – and even appreciate – what January 1st is and has to offer. I recognize that I’m a lucky person and that has been something that didn’t just happen – it’s been cultivated over the years. Even The NOW Year wall calendar starts in January.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2016

Many in the industry also feel the threat posed by online talent marketplaces, freelancers management systems and independent contractors in general is minor or simply doesn't exist.  The data overwhelmingly shows the use of non-W2 labor is growing at a much greater pace than overall employment or the growth in temp labor.

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On The Job

JANUARY 19, 2010

Ask,” says Alexandra Levi t, a career expert. Levit, author of “New Job, New You” cautions that before such an inquiry you should make sure you’ve been doing a great job at the position you were hired to fill as a temp. You’ve got to demonstrate that even as a temp, you’re a great fit for the company.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 24, 2012

The article covers one of the more interesting statistics from MBO Partners State of Independence Study , which is 22% of Gen Y (born 1980 to 2000) independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) We posted the article  Gen Y Independents: Socially Oriented and Serving Non-Profits over at MBO Partners blog.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Like many large corporations Caterpillar, the Illinois-based heavy equipment maker, is increasing the size of their contingent workforce (freelancers, contractors, consultants, temps, etc.). We haven't talked to anyone at Caterpillar, so we don't know why they are choosing to report this.  This is a 35.1%

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 19, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos – Part 3 (reporting & fans) Friday, June 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm // By: // Category: Baseball Today, he drove to Tempe, to the Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium to report. Received equipment, signed up for his new insurance program (yeah!), Then, the fans.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 15, 2012

Although the overall labor market continues to improve, there isn't a lot of good job news for young Americans.  But even for college grads, the numbers aren't pretty. The grim job market is a key reason more young Americans are pursuing work as independents (temps, freelancers, etc.).

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

One of the more interesting data points from the MBO Partners State of Independence surveys is how independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.) look at job security.   In our 2012 survey, 39% of the respondents said independent work is more secure than traditional employment.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 9, 2014

there already are times you''re not available, and I bet you don''t even flinch about those times. Please don''t overcare about them. You aren''t part of that culture, and have no reason to buy into being that way. . What looks like caring is overcaring , which isn''t actually caring at all.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

It's a non-stop attack on Uber, Airbnb and any other company or person who offers contract work or suggests freelance work isn't awful.    In case you didn't guess, Hill is a political progressive. But even other progressives are targets. 

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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Luckily, the temps here in Maine this week look like it should make it easy to pretend the first signs of leaves turning aren’t showing up on Autumn Lane. I met up with an old high school friend and we got our badges, t-shirts and a bit of ‘swag’. I took my own advice and took plenty of time off to enjoy the season.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Regular readers know we believe the number of independent workers (freelancers, temps, etc.) Don't get us wrong.   So our view is the traditional job will continue to lose share relative to contingent jobs, but won't disappear. is going to continue to grow. Our reasons are: 1. .

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 24, 2012

We don't agree.   Our explanation - which is based on our interviews and other qualitative work - is independent workers with the right skill sets and experience are thriving and are much more financially successful than those who don't. More like a temporary economy."  We found median per capita income for U.S.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 19, 2015

Are you one of the many assistants who claims you can’t attend a training course or even get away for a free webinar because you’re just too busy? I am so impressed with administrative and executive assistants who manage their workload in addition to spending several days away from the office for training and development.

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Eco-Office Gals

MAY 30, 2013

Meanwhile, you are accumulating more stuff than ever, and you’re choking on boxes and office furniture that you won’t need for two years but can’t get rid of. Picture all the materials that you don’t use on a weekly or even monthly basis. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

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Eco-Office Gals

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

First off, head into the heat of Tempe, Arizona, where Arizona State University has made some of the strongest sustainability commitments of any institution in the nation. And it isn’t just lip service. The University has set a hard and fast goal to cut all of its greenhouse emissions by a whopping 75% over the next dozen years.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

 He/she said "enterprises are a pain in the ass to deal with - they aren't worth it"   The common view is small businesses have neither the expertise nor the leverage to negotiate margins away or demand high levels of expensive service. Enterprises also demand high levels of support. and global economy.

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Who's the Real Boss?

AUGUST 31, 2020

However, the minutes shouldn’t be that brief that they don’t provide a good summary of what was discussed. At the end of the day, you don’t want to be spending hours and hours taking and editing your minutes if the Chair is happy with just one sentence highlights and a summary of actions. So, start reading!

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Eco-Office Gals

MARCH 21, 2011

According to a video on BBC’s “Blood, Sweat, and T-shirts” thread, it takes 150g of pesticides and artificial fertilizers to make just one adult-sized cotton t-shirt. Unless you’re washing towels you used to clean up your pup’s latest accident, keep the water temp on cool. As for drying, try not to do it at all.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 9, 2010

  The Shift to Contingent Workers Turns Employees into Entrepreneurs :  If anything, the shift to contingent workers (part-timers, temps, contractors, freelancers, etc.)   We won't have the final data on this for another couple of quarters, but I'm confident this forecast will prove to be correct.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I learned through informational interviews that I should apply to temp agencies. So I left that temp gig and went to work for the CEO.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 12, 2015

Don’t forget to download your handout before watching: Why Assistants Should Consider Certification Handout. Why do some businesses say that you are over qualified and won’t hire you? So, if you are looking for more info on continued development and assistant certifications – you’re in the right place!

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 24, 2011

Most people don't have that, and Sam, it doesn’t sound like you do. Quit your job cold, and work full-time in your practice Unless you already have fabulous financial reserves, or a partner/spouse/family to support you, this would never be a smart way to transition, and I don't recommend it. Susan Tulini on On Justin Bieber.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  Although he doesn't use the term, Reich's article focuses on the growing number of necessity-preneurs.    These are folks who turn to self-employment because they can't find a job.    The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps. 

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. Both of these relationships are good for your cost-planning because they are not fixed, permanent costs, they are variable cost, meaning, when the project is finished the contract for your temp-workers, contractors finishes too. You want a little more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Taking stock We don't know what we don't know ► June (1) Playing nice in the sandbox ► May (2) Whose meeting is it anyway? When taking initiative isn't the best thing. It was then she introduced me to Google. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

But there are some people who don’t need a full-time assistant; they need such services only when they’re on a certain project or burdened with too many short-term responsibilities. And that’s where a virtual administrative assistant can step in to make all the difference. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2009

But sometimes, the job just simply isn't worth it. Lisa, "Sometimes the job isn't worth it." If they treat you unprofessionally, rudely or as if you don't really matter during the interview process, chances are that's a real indication of how the company is operated. July 10, 2009 4:41 PM Anita said.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 1, 2009

You see, celebrity-stardom aside, Kevin Parent is just a guy who lived through many of the same struggles you’ve had (or are having), from pursuing a creative career to building an audience to despairing you won’t make it to rejoicing you will to contemplating giving it all up. You can’t live on thin air. Wait, what?!

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