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AUGUST 9, 2011

.  Companies have shifted responsibility for retirement, career planning and health care to employees and government at all levels have reduced social support services.    Health care is a great example of this shift.    As a small business owner, my health insurance is consumer-driven. 

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

But it also explains why the self-employed - and especially those that work in coworking spaces - report higher levels of wellness and work satisfaction than traditional employees do. Recent research also indicates that limited job control has ill effects that extend beyond the physical, imposing a burden on employees’ mental health, too."

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JANUARY 11, 2011

If like us you're worried about health care spending, there's some good news and some bad news.  health spending grew just 4% in 2009 , the lowest growth rate in the 50 years the government has tracked this data.    The bad news is, due to the recession, health spending hit an all time record of 17.6%

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

  Already, older creators are using platforms like TikTok to produce content of interest to older audiences in subjects like finance, lifestyles, health and wellness and others. Almost 4 in 10 (38%) said it's hard to be successful and a third of content creators (34%) report struggling with burnout.  

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MAY 14, 2018

The large, global health services company Cigna recently released their U.S. is at "epidemic levels" The key findings include: Nearly half  of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone (46 percent) or left out (47 percent). Also understudied are the health and loneliness impacts of remote work. 

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APRIL 27, 2021

  Also, 76% of the respondents reported their financial situation has negatively impacted their mental health. The Vogue chart (click to enlarge) below shows the impact by issue.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

Our article yesterday covered a study showing how work autonomy and control resulted in mental health benefits for the self-employed.    As a follow-up, the chart below (click to enlarge) is from the Freshbooks 2019 Self-Employment in America Report. " And more control often leads to better mental health.

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APRIL 22, 2020

Barclays, a large global financial firm, recently released a report and chart covering 150 trends that they think investors should watch over the next decade. Somewhat unfortunate for Barclays they released the report on March 13, just as the COVID 19 pandemic was gaining steam. 

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JULY 25, 2017

This data comes from Accenture's Digital Health Vision 2017. This report is based in part on Accenture's broader Technology Vision 2017 study. These include: The Stem : a ‘networked consulting’ model that draws on the industry’s leading independent talent to help health companies increase customer/patient engagement.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

.  One of the most interesting study findings is that almost half of all freelancers report they are freelancing because their personal circumstances don't allow them to hold down a traditional job. These findings illustrate the importance of the "low friction, highly flexible" work options freelancing provides. 

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JULY 6, 2021

   Getting back to McKinsey's trends report, it's well worth reading if you're interested in technology trends. " When we founded Emergent Research many years ago we debated whether or not to call ourselves Convergent Research instead. 

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MARCH 3, 2020

  The study covers a lot of ground (the study report is 120 pages long) and identifies 12 key trends that Ipsos believes will dominate the world in the 2020s.  Conscientious health. .  It's based on extensive surveys and interviews across 33 countries and updates similar efforts conducted in 2013 and 2016. 

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Due to travel restrictions and health concerns, slow travel is in vogue - especially with the large group of workers who can now "work from anywhere" thanks to the pandemic. They also report being more productive workwise when they travel less.   .  The pandemic has changed this.

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

The 2019 edition of one of our favorite trend reports - JWT Intelligence's annual forecast of 100 trends to watch in the coming year - is out.  trend 44) is an example: “Carb” was a dirty term in the health and wellness world for a long time.   Yes, it really covers 100 trends across 10 broad categories.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

He describes a key issue as: "I have an independent business, I don't get paid vacations, and I have to cover my own health insurance. Patch Media has placed an ad looking for reporters to cover stories about California, so long as the reporters don't actually live in California. Some employment listings.

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MAY 17, 2017

Key quote: "Three-quarters of law firms with more than 250 lawyers use contract attorneys, says a 2016 report from legal consultancy Altman Weil."   Nomad Health  is another example. We'll have more on this in the coming weeks after we release the study report.

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

Some examples: Next Avenue's 4 Traits of the Happiest Retirees  report all 4 happiness traits are related to working during retirement. Workers who remain in the labor force after retirement age are more satisfied with their health and are happier than their retired counterparts.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

These include (the trends and descriptions are from their report): Cars become a subscription good : Pay a monthly fee and drive a car for as long as you’d like. Smart pills are obviously still in the early stages of use, but digital health will continue to be a big trend in 2018. This package often includes insurance and maintenance.

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JULY 24, 2017

A recent study by researchers at the University of Birmingham found "that employees with higher levels of autonomy in their work reported positive effects on their overall well-being and higher levels of job satisfaction." " In other words, independent workers with autonomy and control are highly satisfied and like their work.

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JULY 23, 2019

Simply put, workers up and down the income ladder are finding that their compensation simply doesn’t keep up with rising costs, especially of education, health care, and housing.  Occasional independents are are workers who report working independently occasionally or sporadically, but at least once a month on average. 

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

These are the number of people covered by health insurance and the acceptance of gay marriage.  In 2004 just 31% of Americans reported they accepted gay marriage. The Economic Mobility Decline. Just two of trends showed increases.   The rapidly rising acceptance of gay marriage, BTW, is quite stunning.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

  Starting our prediction season coverage is a look at Ford Motor Company's Looking Further With Ford 2015 Trends report.    Ford's been doing annual trend reports for several years. Their reports are glossy and very well written.   Ford's 2015 report consists of 10 consumer focused trends.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

As the chart below shows, the percentage of full-time independent workers with health insurance has increased from 64% in 2013 to 83% in 2016. million more independent workers have health insurance than in 2013.  So the impact of Obamacare on the self-employed is even greater than reported in the Treasury study.

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APRIL 26, 2012

Forrester issued a report saying wearable computing is about to take off.  Most of have been targeted at health and fitness.   Forrester believes that consumer interest in wearables for applications in health and fitness, navigation, social networking and gaming is starting to grow.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The data comes from Mintel's 2016 report on America's Pet Owners. It costs $4,000, so we won't be diving deep on this report because we aren't buying it. According to the Mintel landing page, the report covers: Pet owners struggle to balance spoiling and disciplining their pets.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2013

According to the  MBO Partners State of Independence study  about 1/3rd of independent workers  do not have  health insurance.    Obamacare may also increase the number of the people who become freelancers because it will likely end or reduce health insurance related job lock.   

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JUNE 4, 2013

  This study adds to a recent report by the Kauffman-RAND Institute for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy saying the law could increase the number of new U.S. Obamacare allows individuals going out on their own to get health insurance through mandated state or federally run insurance marketplaces.

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OCTOBER 9, 2017

This is why the satisfaction rate among multi-level marketing participants is quite high - 77% report being satisfied or highly satisfied.  Because of this, as both the article and the show point out, many people aren't. But those that have these skills and attributes can be successful. But it's still pretty high.

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JULY 9, 2013

June's employment report was good news.   This led to a number of stories suggesting the mandated health insurance requirements for full time employees associated with Obamacare is resulting in more companies shifting to part-time employees. Net jobs increased by 195,000 jobs and over 200,000 private sector jobs were added.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 8, 2013

  For reasons too complex to discuss here, the BLS generally only reports or talks about unincorporated self-employed in their publications. Since a bit more than 35% of the total self-employed are incorporated, the BLS decision to report only the unincorporated self-employed leads to a lot of confusion. referenced in the report. 

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AUGUST 1, 2013

 According to the report, the U.S.   For those not familiar with the quantified self trend, it's the use of tools and gadgets to self-track and analyze data on your health and life.     Whistle tracks a dog's activity and health, relaying data to owners via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection.

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APRIL 9, 2013

Increased longevity, better health and financial need are the primary drivers of the increases. Most are not working due to financial need: Only 24% reported working because they had to for financial reasons. And now that baby boomers are entering this life stage, expect to see even greater numbers of workers past the age of 65. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

.  They have such an interesting "about the company" paragraph, we're printing it:    HealthyWage is America's leading provider of consumer, corporate and government health incentive and wellness programs, and wellness marketing opportunities.   

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JUNE 14, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .    MBO Partners offers group health and other benefits. 

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JANUARY 15, 2013

  They also report 2012 will likely see an increase in these numbers.   Health Care  10.  With most of its major provisions coming online in 2014, 2013 will be a year of health care planning for small businesses.  billion from Angels in 2011.    . 

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Last week, MBO Partners released its 10th annual report in the MBO Partners State of Independence research series. Due to layoffs, company failures, changes in corporate directions, and a broader lack of corporate loyalty to their employees, they report that traditional jobs are no longer as secure as they once were.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Shift health care, retirement planning and other risks to the individual.

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