Small Business Labs

JULY 12, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   The dramatic growth in social media use - especially Facebook - is resulting in more small businesses choosing to use social media sites as their primary, and in some cases only, web presence.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 19, 2013

The describe themselves as "a video comic strip about the tech world and cover topics like programming, productivity, design, hiring, marketing, & social media." ."   Vooza consists of a team of comedians focused on making fun of the startup world. trends Web/Tech'

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Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.    The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. generated more traffic and emails than usual.   The

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Small Business Labs

JULY 14, 2011

They're also natural users of social media.    One of our interns is working on several social media related projects for us.    Because of the good things, our productivity with interns is higher than when we don't have them.    They also tend to be good with technology. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 2, 2012

 Part of the new localism trend is a growing interest in local and unique products, which includes meals from gourmet food trucks.   - The New Artisans , which are people starting artisan businesses and focused on exploring new ideas and approaches and creating high-quality, authentic products.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 4, 2011

  Social and Social Media.   Social Media Moves to the Small Business Mainstream:  Despite the hype, the vast majority of small businesses haven't used social media on a regular basis for business purposes.    Social and Social Media.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 23, 2013

According to the press release announcing the company , Coworks: " provides freelancers and buyers with a unique online platform that takes the “word of mouth” practice, which has worked for so many years in the freelancing industry offline, and combines it with the power of online social media capabilities."

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 6, 2013

Salesforce won the strength of their product direction and reputation for customer satisfaction.  They are leaders in integrating social media data into their CRM system. .  They have three award categories based on the firm size of CRM system users - large enterprises, mid-market firms and small businesses.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 18, 2012

Showrooming is the trend towards shoppers visiting stores to see a product, but then buying it online or from some other store. The growth of the Internet, online reviews, social media and smartphones is rapidly increasing the transparency of business in general and retail transactions in particular. and service.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2014

This is because most small businesses use the cloud for at least some tasks and especially email and social media. and factoring in the vendor pressure to move to the cloud (few new products come in non-cloud forms) and the increasing speed technology is adopted. 

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  Pretty much every startup we meet with these days has some form of game functionality included in their product.    .  Simply put, the term refers to incorporating game elements and mechanics into non-gaming websites and software.    Mine's at 85%.    .   

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. He is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. Marc Meyer is the Director of Social Media and Search at Digital Response Marketing Group in Naples, Florida.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. Successful small businesses are leveraging social media and technology :  the SBSI results continue to show that technology and social media help many small businesses thrive despite the challenging economic conditions. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. " We're looking forward to the next wave of Network Solutions Small Business Success Index data on small business use of social media.  When done correctly, social media can be very profitable.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   The chart below, from Nielsen, is pretty self-explanatory. many used facebok.coz they have fun and more game.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 1, 2012

  The premise of the book is technology - and especially social media - is combining with tougher economic times to create business conditions that reflect those traditionally associated with small towns.  And I would add that, if anything, the authors may be underestimating the strenght of this trend.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 3, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. » May 03, 2010 More on Social Shopping - Groupon In follow-up to last week's post on social shopping I wanted to spend a bit more time on Groupon.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 22, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   They are fluent in social media.    Some of the best examples of Twitter usage comes from this industry and several good uses of social media are presented in the article. "  3. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Like many of the new social magazine creators, Flipboard is an iPad application.    Users input social media feeds and Flipboard turns them into attractive, print-like online magazines. 

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

.  Big Data – the collection, manipulation and analysis of large datasets – allows large companies to look, act and compete like a small business by using data and analytics to provide personalized products and services.    It also increases their ability to aggressively compete on price. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   But sometimes a product comes along that illustrates one or more trends we are following and we comment on it. The Dymo business card scanner app for the iPhone  is such a product. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media? When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. In the case of social shopping, I have no idea why they aren't aggressively pursuing it. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Anyone know, or have ideas or theories?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Designers upload computer drawings and specs of products to Shapeways and they make them using their 3D printers.  consumers and corporations are more willing to buy new, innovative products. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JULY 15, 2010

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

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   In-person and telephone interviews will be used to augment the survey research, dive deeper on topics of interest (the role of social media in coworking, for example) and develop case studies.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Intuit, for example, is currently  looking for a group product manager "to drive the creation of data-driven products."  "  So in this case, the future is now. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   We think the iPad is best for mobile workers focused on quick and easy access to email, social media, web browsing and simple business application use.    Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 27, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   His first point comes as a big surprise to many:  VCs don't like to invest in companies unless they have a product in market that shows customer traction.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 28, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   The picture on the right is from the article and does a nice job showing the product.    Restaurants and others use it to source local food; local farmers use it sell product. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 30, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   It is a belief that coworking increases the generation of business ideas and productivity.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. " The reasons this group plans to continue working are same as we've reported in the past - to generate income, enjoyment of work, wanting to keep busy and be productive and healthier early retirement years. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Involve people with relevant business experience as early as possible :  Most academic researchers have a limited understanding of what it takes to create commercial products.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   Involve people with relevant business experience as early as possible :  Most academic researchers have a limited understanding of what it takes to create commercial products.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. at that time were firms that made products with high transportation costs relative to the value of product, and/or products with relatively small production runs. several years ago. 

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