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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

The average Indian factory worker was paid about 90 cents an hour in 2011, among the lowest rates in the world. At the same time, government policies aimed at boosting economic growth make India an up-and-coming exporting nation. percent between 2006 and 2011. South Korea and Taiwan. Small businesses in the U.S.

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Presidential Environmental Track Record and Positions 2012

Eco-Office Gals

Also, a 2011 Obama decision to deregulate the planting of genetically modified alfalfa and sugar beets incensed organic farmers and environmental leaders. or breakfast cereal. also supported a 2003 northeastern states agreement to reduce carbon emissions from power plants via a regional cap-and-trade emissions reduction plan.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2014

Small Business Labs

To see earlier lists, click on the year: 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008.   Government Policy trends Web/Tech' Below is our 7th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends list.  2013's trend list is available here. Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S. GDP increasing 2.5%

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A Detailed Look at US Self-Employment Data

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. million Americans were self-employed in 2009

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1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   The main driver for this shift is price. 

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An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   It likely fell again in 2009

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Tablet Sales Forecasted to Explode

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   The iPad is, of course, the most successful tablet so far. 

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