Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. 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?

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

According to a September 2021 Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) by the U.S. of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help.

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APRIL 8, 2024

It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says. -based founder and CEO of Illumint, which specializes in financial planning for millennials. “It

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JUNE 6, 2023

In the age of social media, employees quitting may also cause concern regarding how much company information, or misinformation, might be spread as a result of a disgruntled exiting employee. Do we have teachers who are looking to continue their education? million people quit in April 2023 alone. We offer a travel stipend.

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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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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. One example is our robot coworkers. Kavita Ganesan, Ph.D.,

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On The Job

JANUARY 25, 2021

Clean up your social media. Surveys show that the most desirable traits in a candidate are sincerity, kindness and patience. Look for gaps in your resume or skills set and seek to fill them with online training or education. So how can you stand out to employers and beat the competition? Here are some ideas: 1.

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Allwork

AUGUST 29, 2022

According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. Beyond a company’s job ads, look at its website and social media pages. Do the images only showcase employees in their 20s and 30s? Challenging assignments should also be distributed evenly.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In a 2022 survey by payroll firm UKG, “Four out of 10 people (43%) who quit their jobs during the pandemic now admit they were actually better off at their old job.” It’s important to find out if there’s room for growth in the new company or training and education that can help you advance your career, Ashie says.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 22, 2023

American employees are wasting hundreds of contracted work hours a year using their work equipment for personal tasks and activities, according to a new survey from ExpressVPN. The survey, conducted by the consumer privacy and security company, found that some people are spending only 33 percent of annual contracted hours on work tasks.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A different Statistica survey found that 31 percent of UK social media users aged between 16 and 24 years reported spending between 1-2 hours per day using TikTok, while 25 percent reported spending between 3-4 hours per day on the social video app. In 2022, data from Statisica revealed UK users spent an average of 4.25

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.    As part of this research, SNCR is doing a survey on this topic.   Click Here to Take the Survey.   Click Here to Take the Survey. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 6, 2018

According to a Harvard Business School study published in 2011 that surveyed 180 U.S. In a 2013 Nielsen survey of 30,000 consumers across 60 countries, 42% of consumers surveyed in North America said they would pay extra for products made by environmentally sustainable practices, which is a 7% increase from 2011.

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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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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   I will be participating in a Tweet Chat discussing the survey results this wednesday (September 15th) from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET.    Click here for more information and to register.

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Allwork

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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Eco-Office Gals

JANUARY 16, 2013

These things can be expressed through your logo and slogan, the content that you use on your website and also how you use your social media accounts to connect with potential customers, clients and professional peers. We’ve all heard that knowledge is power. It encourages others to want to learn more about green brand companies.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Use your social media platforms. Use that to your advantage by not just having a Facebook page but sending out questions and surveys to get people to interact with you. It’s a fun way to educate people about your platform. The internet has definitely changed the approach to public relations. Stay trendy.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Key quote from the survey results: Among professionals who plan to work past the traditional retirement age, strong majorities in all generations cited the past recession as an important factor in their decision. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   They recently surveyed  400 local companies in these two states.    The found 72% of the companies they surveyed are feeling the economic recovery. Kudos to QPS for their survey work. 

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 26, 2016

Last month I asked you all to complete a survey which asked what are the big topics for discussion at the moment. Thanks to the hundreds of you that completed that survey. In an ever more digitalised world, how important is it to keep up with social media and, further, not let it overwhelm days and workloads?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   We will be making our research findings public. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   But following up on yesterday's post on IBM's global CEO survey , I wanted to highlight one of their charts.    Technology allows companies to better manage complexity.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Market Tools, a software and service provider for management and research conducted a survey of 331 companies with an annual revenue of more than $10 million annually. Of those organizations, 23 percent rely on social networks to support their customer service and to provide feedback. photo credit: Rubber Dragon.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Market Tools, a software and service provider for management and research conducted a survey of 331 companies with an annual revenue of more than $10 million annually. Of those organizations, 23 percent rely on social networks to support their customer service and to provide feedback. photo credit: Rubber Dragon.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. Even a single survey question can help you learn if your clients’ needs are satisfactorily met. Flash sales and discounts by email, text and social media platforms keep your clients engaged.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Recent survey results from Network Solutions Small Business Success Index shows that about 19% of small businesses (less than 100 employees) sell outside the U.S.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

You need to actually get out there and hear people, whether through interviews or surveys or combing through product reviews or forums. “It Launch a survey. Create a five-question survey and put it in front of your ideal audience. I still survey my audience regularly so I can know what they want, not assume.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Having said that, for obvious reasons it is likely any official survey undercounts illegal aliens.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 25, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

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On The Job

MAY 19, 2010

He began networking through social media like Facebook and LinkedIn, and tried to “keep up with everybody” through e-mail or lunch dates. “I According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 61 percent of workers laid off in the last three months who have found new jobs report they’ve taken a pay cut. It isn’t that way anymore.

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On The Job

AUGUST 5, 2010

That’s because Bonnell – with a master’s degree in early childhood education and a resume that included stints in senior management for a nonprofit – was doing a job she never thought possible just a few months before. A recent Glassdoor.com survey found that 86 percent of those polled say the economy has impacted their career.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Our survey research is showing a growing number of small businesses are exporting, but the overall numbers are still small. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today she has combined all of those passions into career advice as she helps other Swirlers navigate business success in the worlds of digital marketing and social media with her company My Friend Betty Says. That led to a successful blog and job in digital marketing. Nick Loper is founder and chief side hustler of Side Hustle Nation.

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