Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2016

Bain's Spatial Economics: The Declining Cost of Distance  suggests that an array of new technologies "have pushed the cost of distance to the tipping point" - and will lead to major changes in business and society in the near future. Key quote on what Bain describes as a "historic shift": Over the next two decades, the cost of distance will decline sharply, according to Bain research, altering the way we live and work—faster than most people expect and more broadly than

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 28, 2016

Frustration with a recruiter can come in many different forms, one such way being a lack of candidates coming across the hiring manager’s desk. Many factors for this may be present but the biggest reason is the business model of the recruiting firm.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

Working remotely and other flexible schedule options are becoming increasingly popular in work settings. Many employees love the idea of avoiding long commutes and having the opportunity to adjust their work obligations around their family and other responsibilities. And as Business News Daily notes, allowing employees to telecommute is a great way for business owners to attract talent to their staff.

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 28, 2016

Frustration with a recruiter can come in many different forms, one such way being a lack of candidates coming across the hiring manager’s desk. Many factors for this may be […] The post Clients’ Frustration with Recruiters appeared first on JTL Services Inc.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 28, 2016

by. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to the age of information is overloading us and what to do about it. Here are some highlights: What’s the main reason not to stockpile information? How to stay up to date with current information. What’s a quick way to declutter information? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube.

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Clutter Coach

JUNE 28, 2016

by. In this episode, I’ll talk about how to be selective about the information you keep and how to find it again. Here are some highlights: Why shouldn’t I just remember the important things? How do I manage all the notes I’ve written on random scraps? What’s wrong with having a perfectly managed information system? Subscribe: iTunes ⋅ Stitcher ⋅ Soundcloud ⋅ YouTube.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 28, 2016

When you start a new business, even a small one, you want to have a marketing plan in place. Even small businesses that run out of homes, or only set up at craft markets and farmer’s markets, need to have a marketing plan. How else will people know you’re on Etsy or that you will have a table at the local business expo. photo credit: M.V. Jantzen / Flickr.

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Productivityist

JUNE 28, 2016

I used to detest meetings. I considered them a massive waste of time, mainly because they often revolved around taking as much time as possible. There were even some coworkers who loved the time that meetings took up in their day. Maybe it was to look important. Maybe it was because meetings were a form of escape from the day-to-day for them. Maybe it was because they enjoyed hearing what others were doing.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 28, 2016

The economy was severely affected by the crash of 2008; thousands of businesses all over the globe went into liquidation, and millions of people ended up without jobs within the space of a few months. Many of those who found themselves without a job instead decided to launch their own businesses. However, succeeding at running a small business is much easier said than done.

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