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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Lots of good information on mobile computing in comScore's 2012 Mobile Future in Focus report (free, registration required).   According to the report, the use of smartphones continues to rapidly expand and consumers are increasingly using their phones as part of their retail purchase process.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

  This data only reflects the the numbers for the self-employed and small business owners who purchased their insurance through an ACA marketplace. So the impact of Obamacare on the self-employed is even greater than reported in the Treasury study.   We agree.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

BeGood is targeting the growing number of "conscious consumers" - people who want to know and minimize the environmental and social impact of their purchases.  Nielsen, the large consumer research firm,  reports this is a large and growing share of global consumers.

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MARCH 4, 2011

.  The post quotes Kip Cassino, EVP of Borrell: "Today, reported Cassino, 15 percent of online ad sales are going into mobile. By 2015, the purchase of tablets and other forms of media will all but replace the desktop.”" By 2015 that will be 64 percent. The devices will change,” said Cassino.  

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

.  The key reasons sustainability is becoming a business necessity are: Customer demand:  Over 40% of consumers say they prefer purchasing products from eco-friendly companies.  Employee demand:  Employees are increasingly looking to their employers to improve sustainable business practices.   

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MAY 22, 2013

The announcements that Google and Lockheed Martin have purchased quantum computers has led to a lot of recent coverage on the topic. MIT's Technology Review reports both Lockheed Martin and Google likely paid in the $15 million range for their quantum computer.  Quantum computers are very, very fast.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

    Locavores try to purchase as much food as possible from locally grown sources.    The locavore movement is part of the broader, multifaceted New Localism trend, which we discuss in the Intuit 2020 Report. Fun article on lazy locavores in the WSJ.    Locavores do this for a variety of reasons. 

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

  As part of their promotion, AMEX was kind enough to subsidize my purchases with a $25 credit.  Buy Local efforts are part of the broader New Localism trend, which we cover in the Intuit 2020 Report.  .    I did my part, buying several seasonal items and new dog beds from a local merchant. 

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JUNE 18, 2012

Meanwhile, the analyst firm Forrester thinks the showrooming problem is way overstated.

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JUNE 18, 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? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

BI Intelligence's 2015 E-Commerce Demographics Report (paid subscription required) nicely covers the mainstreaming of online commerce. According to their report, almost three quarters of online Americans shop online. There's lots more great information in this report. This is not surprising. were women and 33.5%

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APRIL 4, 2016

Just in the last week the press have reported on two interesting examples. The Forbes article Financial Planner Takes Tough-Love Money Advice On The Road  reports on the first financial planning truck I've heard of.  The use of trucks as mobile commerce platforms continues expand.   Charlotte, N.C.,

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

   - Pew's Generations and Their Gadgets report shows that 85% of adult Americans have a cell phone and 90% of all U.S.   For those who don't want to read the report, CNET nicely summarizes it.  .  If you only want to read one article, scan this one.  households have at least one cell phone. 

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JUNE 30, 2014

Gallup has caused quite a stir with a survey showing that social media has little to no impact on the purchasing decisions of most consumers.   The key study chart study, which shows 62% of consumers responded social media has no impact on their purchasing decisions, is below.     Needless to say, not everyone agrees.

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