The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 27, 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. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Submitted by Stephanie on November 04, 2009 at 05:24 PM I know I said two weeks back that I wasn’t going to blog about assisting but rather about what we (Ethan, Sadie and I) are doing behind the scenes of ProAssisting however after coming across this story through my fashionista reading, I had to post about it!

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ProAssisting Blog

MAY 31, 2010

A tough boss also has a reputation within their industry outside of the company and that too can help you when interviewing at a competitor. Either the competitor knows that you “know the drill&# given your current or previous tough boss OR they might want to poach you from your boss as “payback&#. it does happen. Enjoy this post?

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Tales from the Trenches, (0) Comments Your career and pizza - Part 1 Submitted by Ethan on December 01, 2009 at 03:39 PM So I know you’re asking, “What the heck does pizza have to do with my career?&#

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 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. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 2, 2018

  From 2009 to 2017 the number of U.S. We refer to this as a barbell industry structure , which we cover in more detail in our Industry Structure section. independent bookstores increased roughly 40%.    So why is this happening?

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 7, 2020

Based on an industry by industry analysis (1), our base case estimate is 21% of U.S.    On average about 8% of small businesses closed each year between 1990 and 2015 and 10% closed at the height of the Great Recession in 2009. .   employer small businesses will close in 2020 (2) (3).   

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

In the wake of the London Olympics and Paralympics Games, Visit England, the UK National Tourism Board, has conceptualized new guidelines for their Purple Flag Week campaign, the annual UK after hours event, which was launched in 2009.

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Success

AUGUST 10, 2023

A booming commercial industry In the U.S., With the growth of farms who are really driving the amount of seaweed provided, it’s just turning the corner [to become] a good industry here.” They’re light and airy, with a melt-in-your-mouth finish that reminds me of a briny Cheeto. billion in 2021 to $24.92

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product. Brené Brown CONNECT WITH LEXI Lexi on LinkedIn ABOUT LEXI Lexi Gunther has been an Executive Assistant and thought partner since 2009.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 2, 2020

Based on an industry by industry analysis of small business employment, our base case estimate is employer small businesses will layoff about 21 million employees through July (1). This is similar to the small business layoff share in the Great Recession of 2008-2009.    The implied overall U.S.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

.   We revisited the industry in 2010 and found craft brewers 2009 revenue share of the U.S. Since 2009 the craft beer industry has continued to advance, with 2013 being a banner year. . billion industry (a 14% revenue share) and is showing no signs of slowing down. beer market had grown to about 7%.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Before there was an entire industry devoted to self-improvement, there was Carnegie and his desire to let people know their success depended largely on their ability to win friends and influence people. Industry was exploding as small businesses began turning into large enterprises. Missouri values.

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Success

JULY 7, 2022

It has two main components as defined by Duckworth and Quinn in 2009: “consistency of interest” and “perseverance of effort.” And productivity mavens of the Industrial Revolution were likewise arduously devoted to the hypnotic trance of line-worker thinking: the easy-to-imagine trudge that underscores the appealing simplicity of grit.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

.  There are about (or, as they say up north "aboot") 100 coworking spaces in Canada and this conference was about the same size as the first global coworking conference, which was held back in 2009.    There are now coworking conferences all over the world and the industry has grown to thousands of spaces.

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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. Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

think tank, released a study showing that 60 per cent of the growth in self-employment in Great Britain since 2009 has been in what they call the "privileged" sector. The Resolution Trust, a left leaning U.K. By "privileged" they mean self-employed workers who are relatively highly skilled and well paid.

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JULY 13, 2022

Regardless of the state of your industry, the state of your market and even the state of your sales, as a salesperson it’s best to look at the big picture. This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated. It’s not a corporate thing—it’s a personal thing. It’s not the new-new thing—it’s the reality thing.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on June 2, 2010 under Listening , Missed Moments , social media | Be the First to Comment Just saw this link on a tweet The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution. Enter your company name, your products, your industry key words and see what is being said. So how do you listen on Twitter?

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Sometimes transition is forced; maybe jobs in your industry or area are dwindling. Research the industry. Doing some preliminary (at first) and then more in-depth industry research will give you a sense of how companies in that space operate. Other times, you want to do something different – explore new options.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 11, 2023

During the 2007-2009 recession, companies with the most inclusive cultures grew by 14.4 Doubling down on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) to bolster talent acquisition and foster innovation in all areas of the organisation. percent, as others declined, and saw a 28 percent reduction in employee turnover.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Many economists have identified this as a short-term blip rather than major depression but blip or no blip, the recruitment and staffing industry has been majorly affected.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 15, 2010

You probably have a fairly complete profile and have made several connections with co-workers, past employers and a few colleagues in your industry. The group directory allows you to search for groups by location or industry. But it is also a great place to take the pulse of your industry and gauge what trends are on the horizon.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

Adults who have graduated high school can explore pathways to paid employment “in the local municipality, healthcare or hospitality industries” through a 10-week Els for Autism Work Experience Program , a post-secondary program for students and adults with autism that provides four cohorts a year with hands-on work experience.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

That 23-day celebration has drawn millions of attendees each year since 2009 (except for the pandemic years). The Future of Immersive Art.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

That 23-day celebration has drawn millions of attendees each year since 2009 (except for the pandemic years). The Future of Immersive Art.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 31, 2010

However, an informal reference check is done through personal contacts in the industry. Here one’s reputation in the industry is what is important. This is the one that’s done on the Q.T. and cannot be controlled or restricted. Building such a reputation is a slow, deliberate, and often challenging process.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 11, 2011

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. auto industry - small shifts in its GDP share add up.  If like us you're worried about health care spending, there's some good news and some bad news.  of GDP in 2008.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 6, 2014

 An interesting study from the Frontier Group found that between 2001 and 2009 the average yearly number of miles driven by 16-34 year olds had fallen 23%.   But if America's love affair with the automobile is over, it will have a major impact on many industries and small businesses.   trends' .   trends'

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

No one is safe from a layoff or immune from an industry suddenly hitting the skids. Keep up with industry news, and understand the financial health of your own company. Be vigilant about trends in the industry that may signal a downturn, or hints within your company that it's financially struggling. Remember what 2008 felt like?

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Job Advice Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

For some, such a change represents an opportunity; for others, it may be a necessity because their industries are shifting, shrinking, or becoming extinct. On June 6, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 1 No surprise that in this economy more and more people are toying around with the idea of changing careers.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 26, 2012

 From 2000 to 2009 this dropped to an average of 102. Adding to this is our work on industrial structure , which shows most industries are dominated by a few giant firms. Despite a recent flurry of companies going public (Groupon, Facebook, Pandora, etc.)   From 1980 to 2000 the U.S. averaged 311 IPOs per year.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 9, 2010

So what does it take to be a computer business and stay a vibrant and valuable resource for 35 years in an industry that has had more changes than “Carter has liver pills?&# is celebrating their 35th year in business. They no longer require a full room but can be stored in your pocket. Putting himself in the shoes of his customers.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

We like following industry specific trend sources.  The beauty store industry is quite big.  Businesses (2009), about 1,000,000 Americans work for the roughly 170,000 shops and businesses that provide beauty services.    It gives a different perspective on general trends likely to impact small business. 

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2009

In talking with veterans in the industry, most eventually remodel their business plan taking it in one of the following directions, all of which take them out of personally providing day-to-day direct services: a. First up on December 15, 2009 , is “Facebook Up Close and Personal,&# presented by Andrea Kalli.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 14, 2010

Will people forget that his ego seemed to shine brighter than his gifts to the industry? You may say that as a professional sports celebrity – he should have only considered himself. If that is the case, I wonder – what will be the long term affect with the fans?

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 13, 2010

In Alan Alda’s book “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed… and other things I’ve learned,&# he talks about saying yes no matter what just to keep active in your industry. His example is saying yes to keep food on the table.

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