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MAY 10, 2010

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The fastest growing sectors employing these privileged workers include finance, banking, management consulting, advertising and information technology. By "privileged" they mean self-employed workers who are relatively highly skilled and well paid.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Sharing economy poster child Airbnb got a lot of attention last week with the news they are raising a new round of financing at a $10 billion valuation.  Quick summary: the hotel industry isn't worried about Airbnb. I've always been very surprised by the hotel industry's lack of concern about Airbnb.

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MARCH 26, 2015

It shows innovation can happen in any industry. Finance Small Business Economy' I find this product and crowdfunding campaign fascinating on several levels: 1. Beekeeping has been around a long time. It's hard to believe someone didn't invent something like this before. Bees are struggling due to colony collapse.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Expect many more non-banks to enter the financial services industry in the coming years. Finance trends' Money is available, lending requirements less strict than with banks and the application process quick and easy. Just be aware of the costs.

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MAY 16, 2013

.     The working sector consists consists of manufacturing, construction, retail and related industries. The creative sector consists of professional, managerial and educational services; finance and insurance; information services and related industries. But this data, which comes from the U.S.

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DECEMBER 2, 2014

It's just that it feels irresponsible to even consider having another little person around to pay for when my finances are uncertain.   But we do know it's changing industries and creating both threats and opportunities for small businesses. There- that's a good word for it. Uncertain.   Uncertain. 

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MARCH 19, 2012

Financal or Industry Analyst - 46%. .  The groups they asked about the and the percent who felt they are credible are: Academic or Expert - 68%. Company Technical Expert - 66%. A Person Like Yourself - 65%. A Regular Employee - 50%. NGO Representative - 50%. Government Official - 29%.

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APRIL 22, 2013

An urban affairs expert says his efforts "amount to one of the most ambitious privately financed urban reclamation projects in American history." But it's exciting to see private industry and entrepreneurs working to revitalize this city.  It's of course way too early to know if Detroit can recover.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

The article suggests this industry consolation will lead to "architectural mediocrity" and less innovation. .    Industry analysts are upping their app revenue forecasts almost monthly.  A   There are thousands of new, small "apps" companies  generating real revenue. 

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DECEMBER 16, 2014

These firms will be hurt as the energy industry cuts back due to lower prices. Crowdfunding Moves Towards the Mainstream:   Crowdfunding is not a new trend, but until recently few small businesses used this method to finance their business.    6.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Posted by Steve on October 15, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Moodys Small Business Information Zone : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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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. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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AUGUST 12, 2010

  The awards are given to customer relationship management (CRM) industry leaders and includes both people and companies.  Each of these properties is designed to serve customer-centric business initiatives, and leaders who recognize CRM as a key strategy for creating enhanced customer value in any industry. you think so?

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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.    Web/Tech women work/life balance

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

  We also found 28 shared "industrial coworking" facilities that met our coworking list requirements.    Tech Shop is a good example of an industrial coworking facility.  .  As of the end of August, we found 226 office-based coworking facilities in operation in the U.S. 

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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. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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AUGUST 23, 2010

  Posted by Steve on August 23, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

  Posted by Steve on August 23, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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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. 

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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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JUNE 29, 2010

.  Lightweight technologies are enabling small businesses, and even individuals, to participate in industries that used to only be available to large corporations.    Consider the impact of PC-based desktop publishing on the printing industry.    This is not as scary as it sounds.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

.  The NY Times article As Private Tutoring Booms, Parents Look for Returns   suggests that spending on tutors continued to grow despite the recession and is a $5-$7 billion industry.    And while there are large firms involved in the personal service industry, it is mostly comprised of small businesses. . 

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JUNE 9, 2010

  Posted by Steve on June 09, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance , venture capital | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Rise of Super Angels : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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JUNE 8, 2010

  Key quote: "Perhaps not surprisingly, outside of the troubled construction and real estate industries, close to half the firms polled (46 percent) do not believe there are any obstacles while only 9 percent report unwillingness on the part of banks."   Declines in sales and profitability are major problems. 

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Key quote: While global players like industrial conglomerate 3M Co. The article looks at how companies with a large exposure to international markets are faring versus companies that are dependent on the US.  and burger giant McDonald's Corp. market are hemmed in by recession-scarred consumers who are hesitant to spend.

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MAY 27, 2010

Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Inc. These women, who have been living or contributing at a subsistence level, are now entering the mainstream for the first time.

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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? Web/Tech women work/life balance

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

  Future reports will provide deeper dives and industry specfic outlooks.  .  Intuit is releasing this report so their customers, partners and others can use this information to inform their strategic thinking and business planning.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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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.   Actually, they sold it for a lot less than $1.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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MAY 5, 2010

social networking sites play a major role in the web marketing industry. many used facebok.coz they have fun and more game. Posted by: Medical Advice | May 05, 2010 at 09:46 AM yes. As there are so many social networking sites available on the web in those their are only a few that gained more publicity. like Facebook, Myspace etc.

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JULY 14, 2010

  Posted by Steve on July 14, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Is Sams Club the Answer to the Small Business Credit Crunch? Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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JULY 8, 2010

  But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland.    Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   Technology firms looking for skilled labor and low costs are also starting to thrive in places like Fargo. 

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JUNE 22, 2010

  Some of the best examples of Twitter usage comes from this industry and several good uses of social media are presented in the article. .  But according to Hartman it is "often described as "magical" by die-hard fans."  "  3.    They are fluent in social media. 

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AUGUST 30, 2010

.  How Coworking Spaces Will Help Shape the New Economy  focuses on the role of coworking in creating new ideas, businesses and industries.    Key quote: "Coworking spaces bring together people of different thought processes, experiences, and talents. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

As businesses become more dependent on these analyses, the raw data itself will become a key commodity, creating its own industry. Expect openings for data brokers trading exclusive rights to data portfolios."   There are great jobs available right now to people with these skills.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Posted by: pressure washing | September 13, 2010 at 04:39 PM Every business is now into social media and that's a great move in the industry now. With the way are government is going we will be lucky if we don't elminate small buisness. That's a good sign in improving in the midst of economic problems.

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