Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Individualization , which the paper describes as "the puzzling elimination of returns to scale, resulting in a supplier base that consists of one-person micro-providers." As the chart below from the 2018 MBO Partners State of Independence study shows, about 1 in 5 U.S.   But U.S. in greater numbers.

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2018 Suppliers 2008 Collaborate 147

Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2016

Key quote: Small businesses worldwide are becoming “micro-multinationals” by using digital platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Facebook, and Alibaba to connect with customers and suppliers in other countries. Back in 2008 we forecast that by 2018 almost half of U.S. These show over 2 million U.S. These show over 2 million U.S.

2018 100

2018 Suppliers 2013 2008 100

Workplace Insight

JULY 13, 2023

The decline in UK productivity since the Great Recession of 2008/2009 has been a matter of concern for business leaders, policymakers, and economists alike. In addition, operational managers are often faced with variations of international, national, and regional standards. So how do we address this?

Collaborate 52

Collaborate International 2018 Promotion 52