Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 22, 2017

They really talk about different forms of content creation, from audio, to textual, to video. Before that I was focused on form over function – life goals, rather than business. It was the best move I made because it helped me realize that I had achieved all my goals – just in a different form than I had envisioned.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 1, 2018

and other forms of automation technology disrupting industries and destroying jobs, most small businesses see automation technology as creating opportunities for both their businesses and employees. Intuit released a new study, Small Business in the Age of A.I. A key study finding is despite all the noise about A.I.

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MAY 10, 2018

The data comes from tax records (forms 1120, 1065, or Schedule C). Fiverr and Rockbridge analyzed the non-employer industry data to develop their estimates for the number of "specialized freelancers" (see the report for more details on their methodology, which is quite clever).  million U.S.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

But we don't yet know the full net impact of this form of outsourcing and more research needs to be done on this topic. As we pointed out in the 2008 Intuit report  The New Artisan Economy,  a combination of new technologies and business models mean returns to scale are no longer the key to success in many industries.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2021

Virtual corporations and related new forms of organizational structures have long been forecast to replace traditional corporate structures.   With teaming on the rise (20% did so in 2020), we think that it’s only a matter of time before virtual reality is surpassed by virtual corporations.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 15, 2017

Key quote from NY Times article: companies in every industry need mobile apps and appealing websites, which can be made smarter with data and constantly updated. Key quote: In person, face-to-face, co-location is the most effective form of communication, especially when you are faced with brainstorming and solving complex issues. Software

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MAY 15, 2017

And not just gig economy companies - it's businesses in almost every industry.  Key quote: "The overall findings — many of which may not be a surprise for contingent workforce management services procurement practitioners — indicate that the use of contingent work, in various forms, is widespread and increasing."

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AUGUST 13, 2014

and business platforms (tech and financial industry partner programs, etc.) are enabling new forms of small business and allowing many more people to become full and part-time micropreneurs. Business Models industry structure Small Business Economy trends'

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MAY 31, 2018

Both also stress how various forms of economic uncertainty and instability are impacting individuals, families and society overall.    Effects include the rise of the gig economy , major shifts in the retail industry,   impacts on elections  and many more. .   

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MARCH 30, 2015

  This is all good news for the industry's providers, who are the independent workers doing the real work - driving, cleaning, delivering, etc. The article chart below shows the impact of these efforts on the prices of common Google adword search terms related to the on-demand economy.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 2, 2013

.       The economic and business model advantages of food trucks is increasingly being recognized by entrepreneurs from a wide mix of industries.  We expect to see many more examples of this form of mobile commerce in the coming years. Food Trucks trends'

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MARCH 19, 2013

  Reflecting the strong growth of the coworking industry , there were well over 300 attendees this year - more than triple the number attending two years ago. The office business center industry was also well represented this year.   The GWA is a trade association focused on the  workspace-as-a-service industry.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

Scale of some form is still a key competitive factor in most industries, which is why the Global Giants continue to grow. The current talent and compensation wars in Silicon Valley are an example of a trend we expect will spread to other industries. These firms need the talent scale traditional employment provides.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

  But while the average charity is small, the industry is quite large.  The industry even managed to grow through the last recession.  The industry even managed to grow through the last recession. oil and gas industry - few firms see it as an attractive market segment.  trillion each year.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2013

Job Growth and Education Requirements is a comprehensive new report from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce that projects job growth by industry and occupation to 2020. Online education and other forms of learning will also work for many.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The GWA is a trade association for members of the workspace-as-a-service industry. Their members are folks from business centers, coworking facilities, executive suites, mobile workforce service providers and other vendors who serve this industry. The conference sessions were excellent and very informative.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

.  According to the Staffing Industry Analysts , the concepts and ideas around total talent management are just starting to get traction. 

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JUNE 12, 2014

  We use ethnography on a regular basis and most large corporations use some form of ethnographic research.   While qualitative research such as follow me homes will continue to be important, the rise of big data is changing the social sciences - and the market research industry.

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JULY 10, 2013

  Accepting advertising of this sort used to be quite controversial in the media industry, but pretty much all media companies now offer native advertising. This form of advertising has too many benefits for both advertisers and media companies for it not to become more common. Expect to see more native ads in the future.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

  As unions have declined, non-union organizations have formed that are focused on organizing, mobilizing and advocating for workers. These groups are the organizers behind many of the current labor battles going on in the food service and retail industries. They're also drivers of the push for higher minimum wages.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Most of these materials are developed using some form of nanotechnology, which is science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale - generally defined as sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. This, of course, raises the question "what is a nanometer?

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MAY 3, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Accounting a Barbell Industry | Main | Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping?   Social shopping is a form of social networking where consumers and/or retailers aggregate and share information about products, prices and deals. .  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Good coverage in the Christian Science Monitor of Germany's famous Mittelstands - the 3 million small and mid-sized businesses that form the backbone of Europe's largest economy.    Because they are mostly industrial companies, most Mittelstands aren't well  known. 

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

  HIs work shows that for every new high wage job created in an area’s exporting industries, five additional new jobs are created in that metro area - three of which are for workers who have not attended college. This makes a lot of sense and also fits with our research on the rise of personal services.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 11, 2011

.  We've also added the words "office-based" to our description because of the rapidly growing numbers of other kinds of coworking facilities (shared kitchens, labs, industrial spaces, Maker spaces, etc.).   

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 15, 2013

  The Solo Support Industry Grows Up : 2013 will see the continued growth of products and services designed to make it easier for solopreneurs and the self-employed to start and operate their businesses.   Economic  3.    5.

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 28, 2015

  They’re also leading to new forms of technology-based competition as more small firms use capabilities developed through the convergence of these technologies to create new efficiencies, tap into new markets and develop new revenue streams and business models.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2014

 But like many trends, it's back in more mature forms and this time may really be the next big thing.    The iPod, for example, was a major factor in the massive shift the music industry has experienced. By 2006 it was clear the Internet of Things was not ready. Underestimating the infrastructure required. 

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 29, 2011

   A wide range of companies are trying to position themselves for the expected growth in this industry.    Facebook:   Not a lot of public information on Facebook's plans, but Venture Beat reports that Facebook has formed a payments subsidiary and seems to have big plans. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 17, 2010

  The Atlantic article describes this as: "In feminist circles, these social, political, and economic changes are always cast as a slow, arduous form of catch-up in a continuing struggle for female equality. .  This is not a new idea.  " The recent Newsweek article - Are we There Yet?

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 16, 2014

These firms will be hurt as the energy industry cuts back due to lower prices. While legislation allowing this form of equity financing remains stalled at a national level, about a dozen states now allow equity crowdfunding.    6. Small businesses in these states will start to take advantage of this option in 2015.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 10, 2010

  The shift towards freelancers, part-timers and other forms of contingent work are powerful and global. But despite a stronger economy, Canada is being hit by the same broader trends that are leading to an increase in contingent workers in the U.S.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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JUNE 25, 2010

  Click here to go to the application form. .  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.    To be invited a company needs to submit an application and be selected to attend. 

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 11, 2022

The traditional direct selling industry (also known as multi-level marketing) has been around at least since the 1940s, with well-known brands such as Avon, Tupperware, and Mary Kay - all of which integrate social experiences of some form on the path to purchase. Social commerce, which is also called social selling, isn't new.

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MARCH 30, 2021

The new data provides information by owner demographics such as sex, race, ethnicity and veteran status, geography, industry, receipt size class, and legal form of organization. The data comes from tax records, and you can think of nonemployers as solopreneur businesses (freelancers, independent contractors. gig workers, etc.).

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Small Business Labs

JULY 1, 2010

Those who succeeded in adjusting to "retirement" best were the ones who had some form of "job" - they had the time, it gave them a social outlet and they earned some income whether they needed it not. They wear thin after a while. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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JUNE 1, 2020

.  But the show's success still illustrates how teams of distributed, independent workers and small firms can quickly form and produce world-class results.   It's happening in almost all industries and professions.      And this is not just happening in creative fields.   

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