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Health Grows to 17.6% of U.S. Economy

Small Business Labs

If like us you're worried about health care spending, there's some good news and some bad news.  health spending grew just 4% in 2009 , the lowest growth rate in the 50 years the government has tracked this data.  of 2009 U.S.   Health spending was 16.6% health care costs. 

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Ten Small Business Startup Ideas – 2009/09/20 | THE SMALL BUSINESS.

The Small Business Blog

Ten Small Business Startup Ideas – 2009/09/20 by Stefan Töpfer on Sep 20, 2009 If you are sat at home this weekend contemplating starting your own small / micro home business or becoming a self-employed freelancer / sole trader then here are ten quick-fire business ideas to use as a starting point. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

The Small Business Blog

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/10 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 10, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. Organizations are working to help them size up.

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Master the Sales Mindset to Land Your Biggest Clients

Success

This holds true for a piece of manufacturing equipment, life insurance, clothing or dessert at a restaurant, he says. Whether you are selling health care or ice cream, the purpose of business is to make life better both for the customer and the company,” Cathcart says. This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated.

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Want to Change Career? What Does It Take?

Job Advice Blog

And how about critical matters like salary, health coverage, and investment programs versus the minimum levels of compensation and benefits needed? My advice is to consult someone who is equipped to guide you as you navigate this maze. As you can see, a career change is loaded with complexities. And a challenging maze it is indeed.

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Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget

The Small Business Blog

Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 29, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this.

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Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation | THE.

The Small Business Blog

This is a very low cost business to set up if you own computer equipment already as you will only need to pay to have your website developed and hosted. Business environment and set-up cost: There are no barriers to online international coaching other than language (although even this can be overcome by translation). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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