Small Business Labs

MAY 25, 2017

They break up agtech companies into 9 catagories: Farm Management Software : Software that allows farmers to more efficiently manage their resources, crop production, farm animals, etc. It's an amazing resource, especially since it's free. 

Health 165

Health Management UPS 165

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2021

Allowing customer-facing workers complete schedule flexibility would result in constant misallocation of resources. .   The reason the rideshare companies will have to schedule their drivers is economic reality. Without schedules, businesses would often have too many workers relative to demand or too few. 

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Email Policies 167

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2019

Overall it's an excellent list and a great resource and taxonomy on the future of work. We probably wouldn't include some of the items that are on the list. But with such an extensive list there's bound to be some that are less important than others.

Skills 119

Skills 119

Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 5, 2017

    Having Geely's financial and technical resources behind them certainly improves Terrafugia's chances of finally delivering on the promise of the flying car. But even if they don't, according to Tech Crunch's  Are flying cars the future of transportation or an inflated expectation?

2019 184

2019 Forms AT&T 184

Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

trade group the Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ). CIPD is sort of the UK version of the U.S. They recently released More selfies? UK self-employment continues to rise , a new report in their megatrends series.

AT&T 170

AT&T Management 170

Small Business Labs

APRIL 2, 2019

  And yet about half believe they're going to need to delay their retirement because they don't have the financial resources not to.  These are the people who should be the best prepared to retire.    This means deferred retirement also means a lot more older independent workers.

Retirement 138

Retirement 2019 2015 AT&T 138

Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2018

In addition to being a valuable source of information for policy makers, we think it will quickly become a key resource for anyone interested in learning about independent work, the gig economy and the future of work. We excited by the release of the Gig Economy Data Hub.

Equipment 140

Equipment Policies Goals Learning 140

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 4, 2016

But you are actually [freeing up] space and economic resources to do other things.    A number of companies are following Ikea's lead and starting to talk about over consumption and it's impacts. The Financial Time's The companies preparing for sustainable life after ‘peak stuff’  covers several examples.

Lifestyle 217

Lifestyle Interviewing UPS 217

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2019

In the second wave, railroads created new ways to connect distributed resources and producers to customers. They increased efficiency by moving goods and people faster and cheaper than canal boats and wagons. This created new forms of businesses (distributed factories, new types of logistics businesses, etc.) and new ways of doing business.

Agencies 191

Agencies 2014 Forms Social Media 191

Small Business Labs

JULY 1, 2019

Want Your Business to Thrive - Cultivate Your External Talent : The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Success Factors teamed up for study, which surveyed independent workers, managers who hire independent works and HR employees.  It's been a busy couple of weeks for gig economy studies.

Retirement 151

Retirement 2019 2016 Collaborate 151

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2016

reduce the need for all of these resources. This reduction in the need for resources coupled with access to customers greatly reduces startup risk.  .  "Friction", in this case, means the amount of time, effort and money associated with getting a business going. On-demand economy platforms (Etsy, Upwork, Uber, etc.)

Finance 100

Finance Policies AT&T 100

Small Business Labs

MARCH 6, 2017

The Center for the Future of Museums has other useful trends resources, including: The Center for the Future of Museums Blog. And who's better trained at curation than the folks working at museums. They're even called curators.

2017 100

2017 Twitter Training 100

Small Business Labs

APRIL 20, 2015

Resource limitations:  Small businesses are adept at doing more with less. And these resource constraints lend to their innovative mindset.    Information sharing and collaboration:  Small businesses traditionally rely on strong social networks to share information and inspire innovative thinking.

2009 100

2009 Collaborate Health AT&T 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 21, 2013

Simply put, a lot of baby boomers don't have the financial resources to retire.   The Encore Career Handbook , by Marci Alboher, is a great resource for helping with that planning. The Encore Career Handbook is an excellent resource for those looking to work for or start a non-profit or socially oriented firm.

Retirement 100

Retirement Finance Networking Goals 100

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Different locations offer different resources, ranging from 3D printers to synthetic biology kits. .  Key quote describing makerspaces: Also called hackerspaces or innovation labs, these establishments act as communal workshops where makers can share ideas and tools. If you've never been to a makerspace, you should go.

2006 100

2006 2009 UPS 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2018

Key quote from Mr. Cooper from the Fast Company article  Skillshare finds its groove by helping freelancers learn : “In a freelance world you don’t have the same set of resources and structure around you,” says CEO Matt Cooper. You can’t walk down the hall and ask the subject matter expert how to do something.

Learning 100

Learning Skills Networking 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 24, 2017

It is critical to have a model that is both economically sustainable and excellent in its delivery of support, resources and community. Startups come and go on a daily basis as they get funding or run out of cash. It’s hard to do this. increasing competition is normal in growing industries.

UPS 175

UPS 2017 175

Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Medical equipment sharing platforms such as Cohealo have emerged across the Atlantic and as the UK healthcare system starts to collaborate more closely, we think 2017 will see the first opportunities for some NHS Trusts to share resources, including staff, equipment and estates in a more dynamic way - a trend we will be exploring in future blogs!

2017 175

2017 Equipment 2016 Medical 175

Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

" The stories cover a wide range of topics, everything from The Future of Human Resources to Finding Meaning at Work  to The Future of Enterprise Mobility. .   They recently released a collection of 10 stories covering how technology is "is reshaping the world of work."

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Human resources services. Additionally, many “professional services” providers are exempted if they meet certain requirements ( see the actual bill if you’re interested in these details ). These include: Marketing services, broadly defined. Travel agent services. Graphic design services. Grant writers. Fine artists. Payment processing agents.

Legal 110

Legal Travel AT&T Policies 110

Small Business Labs

APRIL 1, 2020

  An excellent resource on the CARES Act for independent workers is MBO Partners guide to the CARES ACT. However, the process and related rules are complex and you have to apply to a bank or financial institution that provides SBA 7(a) loans and these institutions are planning on accepting applications starting this Friday.

Payroll 152

Payroll Expenses Agencies Filing 152

Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2013

  Yes, I get that the sharing economy reduces the demand for resources. Climate change continues to be a major economic and political risk, environmental degradation is still all too common and resource efficiency is becoming more critical. All of these create opportunities for small businesses to play a role.

2012 100

2012 Travel 100

Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Instead, mankind will just get in the way and use resources the machines want for other purposes. Unlike most science fiction stories, Bostrom doesn't suggest evil superintelligent machines will destroy mankind out of malice or ill intent. So the machines will take us out.

AT&T 100

AT&T 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2014

Key quote from a Green Labs blog post : We provide startup marijuana companies with a collaborative work environment, access to necessary business resources and a forum for ongoing, industry-specific conversation. and hope to create a centralized space for marijuana professionals to speak and collaborate.

Collaborate 100

Collaborate Environment Management 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 9, 2017

Rather than going to work at a “job” with your “colleagues” in an “office,” your workplace becomes the local embodiment of what the McKinsey Global Institute has dubbed “talent platforms” — the online exchanges connecting people to projects, talent, and resources."

Cubicle 100

Cubicle 2014 Networking Skills 100

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

  The recent article A Strategist's Guide to Digital Fabrication , from Strategy + Business, is another good resource on this topic.  It covers 3D printing in more detail and has links to other resources on 3D printing.    3D printing gets a lot of press as the future of manufacturing. 

Purchasing 100

Purchasing 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 25, 2011

But the primary drivers are the global economic recovery and growing resource demands from the developing world.  But if your business is resource or commodity dependent, or your customers are resource or commodity dependent, it's time to start planning for increasing costs. 

2007 100

2007 2012 2010 UPS 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2013

Because they do not apply, these students forgo the generous academic resources, increased financial aid, and better collegiate and career opportunities that selective schools offer.    The chart below, from the report, pretty nicely sums this issue up.

AT&T 100

AT&T UPS 100

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

.  Key quote on their definition of "the open workforce": Organisations are increasingly finding themselves managing an “open workforce” – one in which talent and resources are spread across a complex mix of in-house teams, freelancers, contractors and external business partners.

Management 100

Management 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 29, 2016

Key quote: An integrated strategy machine is the collection of resources, both technological and human, that act in concert to develop and execute business strategies.

Learning 140

Learning Management 140

Small Business Labs

APRIL 3, 2017

Mercer is a global consulting firm focused mostly on human resources issues. Wellness 3.0: The Workplace as a Wellness Destination: Interesting look at wellness, which is clearly an important workplace trend. See the report for more on these and the other 8 trends. Not surprisingly, their report is focused on talent trends.

2017 100

2017 Agenda AT&T Management 100

Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

MBO Partners , a firm that provides services that make it easier for independent consultants and their clients to do business, has released The Independent's Guide  which, according to their press release , provides:  " a rich online library of free educational resources to help professionals plan, launch, succeed and (..)

Training 100

Training 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 29, 2015

is starting to be be seen as a strategic resource. .  Long viewed by HR departments simply as a way to save money, the independent workforce (freelancers, contractors, independent consultants, etc.)

Management 100

Management Agencies Policies Forms 100

Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2015

They have a great tagline - creating an online workplace for the world - and I also like their phrase "talent with boundaries"   If your small business is interested in becoming an exporter a great resource is The Global Small Business blog. It's the source we turn to for information on small businesses going global.

Elance 100

Elance 2025 2014 2009 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 14, 2014

  For those not familiar with TJ, he's a 3D printing expert and a key resource we turn to for information on all things 3D printing and small manufacturing.   TJ is reporting on his trip through a series of articles on his website.

Twitter 100

Twitter Travel Goals 100

Small Business Labs

MAY 1, 2012

Sustaining profits and growth with limited resources “Rural-style” approaches to growth and profitability in resource-constrained environments. Adapting to the new economic realities of self-reliance Marketing and managing when there won’t be any bailouts or safety nets.

Social Media 100

Social Media Environment Management UPS 100

Small Business Labs

AUGUST 1, 2016

If future investment returns are low, fewer people will have the financial resources to retire or they will have to work longer before they retire. While not initially obvious, investment returns have an impact on the number of independent workers. The reason is retirement, or more precisely the financial ability people have to retire.

Retirement 100

Retirement Management 100