Small Business Labs

MARCH 23, 2011

.  One of the key forecasts in our Changing Face of Small Business report from 5 years ago was that baby boomers would increasingly choose to work for or start small businesses instead of pursuing traditional retirement.    Then the Great Recession hit.   

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 28, 2023

In his sardonic 1957 book Parkinson’s Law he sets out advice on what time to arrive at a cocktail party (not aged so well), how to select job applicants, the best age at which to retire, and something he calls injellitance, defined as the disastrous rise to authority of individuals with an unusually high mix of incompetence and jealousy.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 20, 2010

He’s still a legend and his message is as inspiring today as it was when he played for the Reds. Everyone knows their vowels and now we can remember Johnny’s success message as we strive to do our best for our business, our customers and our associates.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2010

  This is little changed from 2008, but up from 14.5%   Again, this is little changed from 2008 but up from 49% in 2004.  .  Foreign born workers comprise about 15.5% of the US civilian labor force, or about 23.9 million workers.    Hispanics make up just over 50.5% of foreign born workers. 

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 10:39 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Prescott Arizona I used to love (and be good at) gardening. Add it to the list of things to try again when I am retired. Pingback // December 13th, 2008 // 10:46 am [.] Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Give a care?

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Energage

AUGUST 23, 2017

This does not include retirements or long-term sick leave. If you had a job in 2008, you held onto it. While the Federal Reserve responded aggressively in lowering the core rate in 2008, it has been more cautious in responding to the recovery but you will see it starting to creep up at the end of 2015.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

  Key quote from the article: "Under the Obama administration and the 2008 farm bill passed by Congress, the USDA is shifting attention to small and mid-size farms, encouraging organic and sustainable agriculture, and investing in projects to bring locally grown meat and produce to consumers. Having trouble reading this image?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

In the example below, this person is well on their way to retiring. She is the former Treasurer for the International Virtual Assistants Association serving on their Board of Directors for the term 2005-2008. (These definitions correlate to your time spent, not the IRS definitions.) You can allocate if necessary. Monthly Hours.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

.  Most of the data on non-profits pre-date the recession, so we don't have a good sense of its impact on the number of non-profits.    Donation data is more current and fell 5.6%   It likely fell again in 2009.    But we don't think this resulted in a decline in the number of small non-profits. 

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Ian Wilson THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » Ready To Retire Right Now? Oliver - Business Coach Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 12:34 pm Spending quality time with your family and taking part in activities you enjoy – and for many business owners this idea seems out of reach. Well don Interwatch Security!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2007

Before I retire for the day with a nice glass of my favorite malt, I wonder what she means about the Scots and blending skills? kitchens Said on May 13th, 2008 at 7:35 am That is very inspiring to read. Anya Cook Said on July 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm This is an inspiring story that I am hoping to emulate. Any idea anyone?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

He is now retired but worked as a customs officer and also owned a restaurant that he was forced to sell after it ran at a loss for 2 years. Stefan Justine Curtis Said on May 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm What a great idea for a multi-lingual virtual assistant. If you have any other ideas you want to bounce of me, I’m happy to respond.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  It was also a key factor in our 2008 forecast that the number of small businesses would increase during the recession - a forecast that met with a lot of skepticism but proved correct (OK, I admit to patting ourselves on the back on this one).  This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Mike Harris Said on November 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm A recommendation is a good starting point when finding an acountant. I have retired to writing so it’s no longer any problem to me for telling the truth.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

There is an escape from the Money Panic, and it doesn’t involve selling off retirement investments or increasing your credit card limit. When the 2008 financial crisis hit, Tel Ganesan, founder of IT and software company Kyyba Inc., Secure a “consulting” gig. You need a consulting gig that will help cover monthly bills.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2015

In 2008 I took a job as an Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary to a non-profit corporation. I was calling it early retirement for lack of a better term. I gave them lots of notice and was going to 'semi-retire' in three months. This position was certainly different than anything I had ever done.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » The Week Ender: 2008 And The Party Is Over Or Is It? Said on January 4th, 2008 at 7:32 am [.] Stefan Töpfer Said on May 31st, 2008 at 8:39 am Hi Judy, Thank you for your comment. Outsourcing Options For Small BusinessFocus on your business, timeshare professionals. [.]

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Daniel Lowton Said on March 31st, 2008 at 8:14 am Stefan I found this article to be very interesting. Daniel Sally-Ann, Property Solutions Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm A subject close to my heart at the moment – with a 12 month old baby and a 6 month old new home business. Social Impact of Working From Home [.]

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Do all the things no one has time to do - write a will, set up your 401k and retirement, organize your tax receipts, organize all your car maintenance files, balance your checkbook. It’s important to keep in mind your industry or field’s “history,” and future trends for job prospects too. Volunteer and mentor online by being an email pen pal.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2008

Same sex working relationships and sharing bathroom space with my boss is one thing, but I hope I retire before I see unisex bathrooms in my office. Today, there is even talk of men and women sharing the same bathroom space, as portrayed in the popular television series Ally McBeal.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows customer satisfaction dropping to a level on par with the recession of 2008. Replaced by minimum wage earners who have little expertise as compared to the wealth of knowledge now forced to retire or face unemployment lines, customer service equally takes a nose dive.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) shows customer satisfaction dropping to a level on par with the recession of 2008. Replaced by minimum wage earners who have little expertise as compared to the wealth of knowledge now forced to retire or face unemployment lines, customer service equally takes a nose dive.

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