Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Companies would say, ‘Here are the people we have, here are the people we need.… In the decades since, the old model of staying true to one company has continued to erode—and employers’ loyalty to workers has slid correspondingly. In some high-tech fields, companies are widely seen as more generous to workers as well.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 18, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Atlantic Monthly on The End of Men | Main | The Female Economy » June 18, 2010 Tim Berrys Baby Boomer Un-Retirement - Part 2 Several years ago (have I really been blogging that long?) I posted on Tim Berry's un-retirement.    His answer was he was retired.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. Several years ago, I found myself in a position at a company that was facing budget cuts. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

  A major reason given for planning to work past traditional retirement age is the impact of the recent recession.    The survey covers generational attitudes in the workplace and looks at Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. .  This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Industry clusters are place where there is a concentration of companies and services related to a particular industry.    The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.     The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.  

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Small Business Labs

MAY 26, 2010

on Choosing the Right Industry Inc. has an interesting package of articles on the best industries for starting a business.    The industries that made their list are quite eclectic, everything from cupcakes to ferryboats to environmental consulting.  This was really interesting. But Ferry boats? Excellent post.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Increase in Unemployment Rate Good News | Main | 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 » May 10, 2010 Disruption and the Analyst Industry I signed up for GigaOm Pro  recently.    It costs $79 a year to subscribe. . 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Yahoo CEO on Local Content | Main | Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement » June 30, 2010 Wisconsin, Illinois Companies Feeling the Recovery The QPS Employment Group is a staffing and recruiting firm operating in Wisconsin and Illinois.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

» August 23, 2010 The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges Investing in venture-backed private companies used to be by invitation only.  But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.    - Facebook has a value of about $25.5

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

» August 23, 2010 The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges Investing in venture-backed private companies used to be by invitation only.  But this has changed over the last few years as private company stock exchanges have emerged.    - Facebook has a value of about $25.5

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Nicole Grinnell took the idea of being a virtual assistant and turned it into a multimillion dollar company. Her strong work ethic and her own experience as an executive assistant in the corporate world has formed her into the leader she is today in the staffing and marketing industry. And favorite hobby for sure has to be travel.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Education Driving the She-conomy | Main | Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures » October 19, 2010 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession Large corporations are recovering from the recession and seeing sales increases. 

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until heaven forbid, retirement. If your meeting requires full-scale production, you may also need to add a production company representative to your team. . Procurement and Legal.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Technology really does touch every part of our role in 2014, particularly when it comes to arranging travel for our assistants.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The article suggests this industry consolation will lead to "architectural mediocrity" and less innovation. At the same time, many consider this the golden era of small software companies.    There are thousands of new, small "apps" companies  generating real revenue. 

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 29, 2014

A similar role in your existing industry. A similar role in a different industry. ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE (CHARITY WORK, VOLUNTARY WORK, RETIREMENT). The type of roles that these companies offer. Why are you looking for a new job? Firstly, it’s important to think about why you’ve decided to look for a job. The internet!

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

  The awards are given to customer relationship management (CRM) industry leaders and includes both people and companies.    It is one of my favorite issues of CRM because in one magazine a broad range of key CRM companies, technologies and people are covered.  you think so? you think so?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The article looks at how companies with a large exposure to international markets are faring versus companies that are dependent on the US.    Key quote: While global players like industrial conglomerate 3M Co. and burger giant McDonald's Corp. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Recruit CRM

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But what is this Great Resignation that the recruitment industry is hyping over? Understanding and providing for the needs of your employees is essential for productivity, success, and company morale. Remote employees don’t have to travel to and from the office, get dressed, or sacrifice their personal time for their employers.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 27, 2010

  His first point comes as a big surprise to many:  VCs don't like to invest in companies unless they have a product in market that shows customer traction.    The first 3 companies I worked for (one I co-founded) were funded at the business plan stage by VCs.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Shapeways is a 3D printing services company and retailer.  is still an attractive place to locate tech oriented companies.    No doubt Union Square Ventures had a say in moving the company to NY, but several VC firms regularly move their portfolio company HQs to the U.S.    The U.S.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 | Main | 20 TED Talks for Small Business » August 26, 2010 Despite Recession, Private Tutoring Booms One of the trends I find really interesting is the continued growth of small personal services companies. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 25, 2010

  This event is targeted at entrepreneurial companies interested in exploring partnering opportunities with Intuit.    Intuit tells me they are in ongoing discussions with over a dozen of the 42 companies that attended and have active, joint pilot projects in place with 4.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement | Main | Data and Analytics Help Macys Go Local » October 01, 2010 A Detailed Look at U.S. Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 22, 2010

 Venture Capital Acts its Age from  Knowledge at Wharton is a good summary of the issues facing the venture capital industry. Nothing really new here - the travails of the VC industry are widely reported.    But this is one of the best short summaries I've seen. Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 17, 2010

This is not a new idea.    Academics and others across a variety of disciplines have been discussing related issues for many years.  Regular   Regular readers of Smallbizlabs may remember our post, The End of Men , which provides a small business perspective on these trends.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Small Business Recession Not Over | Main | Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement » September 29, 2010 The Future Job Thats Here Today I've been a regular reader of Popular Science since junior high and have always enjoyed their visions of the future. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Tim Berrys Baby Boomer Un-Retirement - Part 2 | Main | Free Webinar: Using Twitter to Grow Your Business » June 19, 2010 The Female Economy Following on the heels of The End of Men is the female economy.  This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures | Main | Why Global Poverty is Declining » October 22, 2010 Gartners Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2011 Is it just me, or is it too early for 2011 top trends lists? .  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

Posted by: traffic school california | August 10, 2010 at 01:45 AM Companies realize that time on social sites is increasing. Social Networks creates more exposer and it can also increase your contacts as well as said what ever may be the channel like Blog, Emails and other stuff. That's an awesome return! View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 2, 2010

  This partnership highlights a trend we posted on last week - the growing role hackerspaces and industrial coworking facilities  are playing as shared work environments for entrepreneurs and inventors.    This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « PWCs 2040 Industry Cluster Forecast | Main | Gartners Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies » October 07, 2010 Newsweek Sold for $1 The Washington Post disclosed they sold Newsweek for $1.   Ironically, AOL just paid $40 million (or more) to acquire new media company Tech Crunch. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2010

The overlap is being driven by the growing number of early stage companies that are boostrapping, and/or distributed, and/or virtual, and/or outsource almost everything.    At the same time, coworking facilities are catering to early stage companies and offering incubator-like services.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

  These are stainless steel "industrial facilities" on wheels that bring a butcher and federal meat inspector to small farms.    There are only 1051 licensed slaughterhouses in the U.S.    Mobile slaughterhouses make this easier and more efficient. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

  Companies of all sizes are increasing their use of contingent workers - contractors, part-timers, freelancers, etc. - Shift health care, retirement planning and other risks to the individual.       It comes as no surprise that the self-employed are using fewer paid employees.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

economic recovery, analysts are forecasting continued large company sales and profit growth over the coming year. Large companies are doing well because of their exposure to stronger international markets and better access to credit and government stimulus spending.  They've   Despite the sputtering U.S.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

It is about a UC Berkeley student who started a custom T-Shirt printing company in high school and continues to run it at college.    The company is ooShirts.com and the founder, Raymond Lei, expects to earn over $700,000 this year from the business.    Lei's total investment in ooShirts was $2,200. 

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