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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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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Success

MAY 30, 2023

After lodging a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker at her job in 2009, Cynthia Watson says she was shunned in the office. She was characterized as a troublemaker, and her concerns were ignored. Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 28, 2009

We’re nearing the end of 2009 and in looking back, we’ve had a wonderful year. To close out the year, I’ve decided to highlight 25 of our most popular articles from 2009. 10 Twitter Tools For Your Small Business. ••••. 5 Free Tools to Boost Your Online Marketing Results. Social Media. Technology.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 27, 2018

The 3rd revolution is being driven by a combination of computer aided design tools linked to a variety of fabrication technologies including laser cutters, NC milling machines and, of course, 3D printers. .  In case you were wondering, the book says the first two digital revolutions were computing and communications.

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JULY 17, 2009

Over the years I have worked with many different automation tools (either in my own business or for my clients) that have helped to support an online solo business owner, and today I’d like to share my top five favorite ones with you. c) 2009 Tracey Lawton. One or two clicks and you’re done! (c)

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For the first time since the 2008/2009 financial crisis, redundancy rates have risen, and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2024. These platforms not only help employees transition more effectively but also provide employers with efficient tools to support their workforce during periods of change.

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Success

JULY 11, 2021

One of the most powerful tools for building worthiness and self-confidence is the repetition of positive statements until they become a natural part of the way you think. This article was originally published in June 2009 and has been updated. I know there is a solution…. I am smart enough and strong enough to figure this out….

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

23AndMe conducted a study last year that led to a tool they've developed based on the results. Copyright(c) 2009-2020 TheMarq.com. It's open for anyone to read about the results and use the calculator to calculate their own or someone else's susceptibility to COVID hospitalizations. I found the results interesting.

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Clutter Coach

JANUARY 19, 2016

It's annoying to have to buy a tool that only does one thing, but for business card scanning, the CardScan is the one to have. Originally posted 2009-02-06 16:49:22. I've recommended the Fujitsu ScanSnap in the past as a good all-around scanner, but apparently it doesn't do that well with business cards.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

  Key quote describing makerspaces: Also called hackerspaces or innovation labs, these establishments act as communal workshops where makers can share ideas and tools. Our 2009 study on the maker movement is our 2nd favorite study (our food truck studies come in first). If you've never been to a makerspace, you should go.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

As you can see from the chart below, the use of the term "digital nomad" started to gain traction in the 2008-2009 time frame.   In hindsight it makes quite a bit of sense that this trend started to take off around 2008-2009. .  So I thought I would look into the history of this term and trend. And it feels great.

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Success

MARCH 9, 2022

Developing relationships, the pros say, counts more than ever in our information-rich, Internet-based world that provides buyers the tools to be smarter than ever. Hutson calls this the rungs of the Loyalty Ladder and says it’s a useful tool for organizing your database and seeking new and additional business.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I saw it as another tool to proselytize, and I don’t need to be. Copyright(c) 2009-2020 TheMarq.com. I’ve avoided reading Rumi for most of my adult life, given he was the father of Sufism in Iran. That religious tie and start poisoned the well of his wisdom for me. I couldn’t bring myself to read any of his works anymore.

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Success

MARCH 23, 2023

The foundation’s adult services use research-based methodologies that provide an individual with the tools to create a fulfilling life. When you can learn about autism and understand the value of a person who has autism, and learn how to maximize their strengths and support their areas of weakness, your company is unstoppable.”

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 12, 2010

But if we use social media as a marketing tool and spend all our time selling – we run the real risk of damaging our brand. Perhaps a better way to think of social media is as a social NETWORKING tool. The timing of this question is interesting. When we think of networking, we think of a give and take of information.

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The Marq

JANUARY 12, 2021

I’m the subject of my own experimentation, and each decision is an experiment based on the matrix of what I know at the time, what decision tools I have and can remember, as well as my emotions and chemical interactions in my body that influence my actions. Copyright(c) 2009-2020 TheMarq.com.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Networking also involves consulting people who can list the search tools and strategies that have worked for them in past; people like telling their stories. Involve people in building your own search tools. Personality in order to be successful at it.

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The Marq

JUNE 17, 2022

I know in many cases, just a 5 to 10 minute of my effort may help someone I know get a new connection, find a mentor, get a new resource or tool that unlocks a door that's been closed to them. Copyright(c) 2009-2020 TheMarq.com. So, bring on your requests, questions, wants and needs. I want to do more and give as much as I can.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 16, 2023

Kathleen served as an adjunct faculty member at the McCallum Graduate School at Bentley University from 2009 to 2019 where she taught the Psychology of Financial Planning in the CFP program. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, PBS NewsHour, Money Magazine, TODAY Money, Forbes, and CNBC.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2015

This is up from about 30,000 in 2009.   The main internet tool creating micro multinationals is, of course, online product and talent marketplaces. A study recently issued by eBay reports that in the last year 190,000 U.S. small businesses that use their platform export to multiple countries and continents. trillion by 2025. 

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 24, 2019

Between 2009 and 2017, the cost of producing one megawatt-hour of solar energy dropped by 86% , and it is continuing to fall. If you’re worried about losing clients because you’re not doing enough for the environment, renewable energy can be an invaluable tool. That isn’t the case anymore, though.

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 13, 2010

Check out this great tool KnowEm which lists 350 social media sites. Are you using the same name every where or do you some times use your company name or your tag line or your slogan? How easy to just say “find me at @Putcustomers1st on every site on the web.&#

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 14, 2010

View Your Business through Customer EyesTop Customer Service Mistakes Companies MakeSocial Media: Marketing Tool, Money Maker, Customer Connector? Connect with Customers Via LinkedInFinding New Ways to Reach the CustomerWho Determines Value – You or the Customer?View a2a_linkname=document.title;a2a_linkurl="[link] Blogroll [.]

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Make or Break Moments

MARCH 21, 2010

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Can the tools and techniques be harnessed to drive innovation? What task or tool has social media eliminated or replaced? What tools, techniques and sites do you find most useful in creating your online brand? What have you done to quickly get to work?

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On The Job

AUGUST 28, 2009

Job seekers need to remember that Twitter is a business tool for them--and it's a good one. I have some Twitter tips for medical salespeople here: [link] August 28, 2009 12:21 PM Lori Davila said. August 28, 2009 12:28 PM Anita said. August 28, 2009 12:51 PM Anita said. August 30, 2009 1:54 PM Anita said.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 5, 2010

Please share. Toyota Rebuilds Trust » makeorbreakmoments.com said, [.] you have a crisis management plan for your organization?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 10, 2009 So far we have provided tools, like our OnlineOffice, to help our clients to solve their small business problems, now we actually solve these problems for our clients in an integrated way, leaving them to explore their entrepreneurial vision and look after their business, not their admin and IT.

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Job Advice Blog

AUGUST 2, 2010

They are the tools you bring with you to the interview. Second , prepare your SARBs: situation/action/result/benefit. These are short vignettes about your experience, describing for the interviewer how you solved problems on the job and the results and benefits to employers. Third , research the company.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 26, 2010

The leader of the event talked about a tool Harvard Business Review has developed to help you hon your elevator pitch. But today I learned something new (along with meeting some interesting people) and I love spending time when I learn something new. It is called the Elevator Pitch Builder.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Part of what we do is provide tools and services to administrative professionals to enhance the quality of their work-life that promote administrative excellence. Our free training programs began in 2009 with the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence pre-recorded video program. At Office Dynamics International we love what we do.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

What simple visual tool can you put together to help your customers know the value you provide? The before and after pictures were a powerful marketing message that clearly showed their ability. The testimonials added to their credibility. Sometimes we just need a little validation that the vendor we’ve selected is the right one.

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Make or Break Moments

APRIL 12, 2010

I am pretty handy, in fact, I don’t use the included allen wrench or open ended wrench – I have my own tools. Pieces, parts, hardware and two instruction pages; one for the frame and one for the daybed. I love putting things together. Never had a bit of trouble until today.

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 29, 2010

Moreover, as I understand it, LinkedIn is now considered the choice tool by recruiters and human resources professionals because it is so user-friendly and searchable. Your résumé is typically being sent to individuals, to recruiters, or as a job application, which has limited exposure.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 1, 2010

I learned a great deal from her regarding social media marketing, organizing my time better and walked away with a lot of tools. So I was recently befuddled when I received this lovely recommendation after giving a presentation at Podcamp Ohio : “I attended one of Deborah’s speaking sessions and she is amazing!

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 28, 2010

What tool have you used to help build relationships with those you work with? However, in less than six months the stream of people going to my boss’ office took a detour – allowing her to work on the bigger picture items. All on a count of a tub of pretzel rods. Jade Handy said, Absolutely marvelous.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 1, 2016

The Reality: Organized people use their datebooks as tools to help them get done what they need to get done. Organized folks make use of tools; in this case, a pen and paper. Originally posted 2009-04-07 17:43:00. Myth #6: Organized people are rigid. They plan everything down to the last minute. The Reality: Memory is overrated!

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