Small Business Labs

JANUARY 15, 2014

birth rate flattened out in 2012 relative to 2011 with just under 4 million babies being born in both years.   But they haven't, even though the recession officially ended 4 years ago. We think a key reason birth rates aren't bouncing back is economic insecurity due to increased economic turbulence. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 15, 2012

Although the overall labor market continues to improve, there isn't a lot of good job news for young Americans.  The Economic Policy Institute's The Class of 2012 lays out how the job situation is for those 25 and younger.  But even for college grads, the numbers aren't pretty.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

  In our 2012 survey, 39% of the respondents said independent work is more secure than traditional employment.  This is up from 33% who said independent work is more secure in 2011. look at job security. Finally, traditional jobs are broadly perceived as being much less secure than in the past.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2011

12 Days - 12 Experts - 12 Power Topics For the last few days I have been out of the office fighting the flu, but I didn't want you to miss out on this opportunity! As we near the end of 2011, I know you've probably already mapped out your business plan for the New Year. Interested? ANNOUNCING THE 12 DAYS OF EXPERTS PROJECT!

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We don’t have many career advancing opportunities and networking can help us learn from each other. Almost every event you will attend uses the phrase “unique networking opportunities”, this rings a bell doesn’t it? Amanda is really passionate about networking and we can’t wait to hear what she has to say!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Just how do we stay in check with our resolutions, so in 2012, we’re not just picking up the same ones we dropped this year? So, if your Monday morning doesn’t usually begin with time carved out to plan for the week, you need to book that time with yourself to make it happen. You don’t have to do it alone!

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Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 19, 2016

.  So as you look through the list, keep in mind that the future doesn't change much year to year and while the pace of change is fast, it's not as fast as we think. For the list from prior years, click on the year:   2015 , 2014 , 2013 ,  2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Skipping to 2001, the conference centered on Don’t Gamble on Leading Your Team: Help Your Organization Maintain a Competitive Edge in the New Economy and was hosted in Las Vegas, NV. Thursday dawned sunny, warm and bright. At 6:00 am, 15 attendees gathered poolside to enjoy a yoga session to work on their Wellness pillar.

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2013

I don''t feel the least bit guilty about the ice cream.) In 2012, employers spent about $225 billion on domestic travel, a 5% increase from 2011. The guy who turns his body away from you or the woman who doesn''t offer a friendly smile is revealing through body language that he or she is not open to chit-chat.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2012

After experiencing the Gala Event of 2011, it seemed impossible that anything could top that spectacular night. However, I’m here to say I can attest that the 2012 Gala Dinner & Cocktail Event was incredible, and it outshone and outperformed the prior year. t-shirt under his jacket. This year’s conference theme was “Be BOLD!”

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Registration for the September 2012 session is now open. You can click here to learn more , but here’s what you need to know: I don’t want a million students – I want the right students. Click here to visit Damn Fine Words or register for the September 2012 session now. They tell you to write, write, write.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 5, 2012

Productivityist.com by Mike Vardy Start Here Archives Store Contact The Search for My New Email App of Choice Posted on 08/05/2012 // 7 Comments Ever since the news broke that Sparrow was no longer going to be developed , I began a search for my new mail application of choice in earnest. Free Failing says: 08/14/2012 at 8:05 pm [.]

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Small Business CEO

AUGUST 22, 2011

In-Stat recently released a study which predicts that wireless services would have exceeded wireline voice by 2012. The predominance of web-based applications isn’t just about reducing monetary and management expenses, it is also about maintaining business continuity and availability.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

"There is unbelievable consumer interest in local agriculture that we haven't seen in decades," said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. Follow us on Twitter Emergent Research EMERGENT RESEARCH is focused on better understanding the small business sector of the US and global economy.

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Productivityist

JULY 26, 2013

To be clear, I can''t possibly share that much of it -- this is an event that everyone needs to experience to fully appreciate it. In 2011 , I didn''t know what to expect, which made it all the more special. In 2011 , I didn''t know what to expect, which made it all the more special.

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Productivityist

JULY 10, 2014

But the writing was on the wall: the launch wouldn''t be happening. I wouldn''t have been able to do this if I had just rushed in again. I don''t always have that option when I turn down things presented to me by other people. A Look Back at The 2012 World Domination Summit. Not unless I wanted to deliver sub-par results.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

She started in real estate in 2011 with no SOI, no experience and $6 to her name. Bethke started out as an individual realtor in 2011. So, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the people who have made long-lasting, positive change in your life. And with that, we introduce to you, the SUCCESS 125. Jean Accius. Senior Vice President.

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Men With Pens

JULY 28, 2011

So when I received strong interest for my fourth book from traditional publishers and was told they’d put it out in spring of 2012…. Run the gamut – Don’t make all your incentive rewards high-value… or low-value, for that matter. Aim for both – and don’t forget the middle. Patient is not one of them.

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Brilliantly Better

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Don’t rush, there’s plenty of time. No, you won’t find any tweets by me, and I think this is a good thing, because you may be already bored with what I write here. It’s called the “Life’s Hard Questions” contest, and it runs until January 15, 2012. © Dragos Roua for Dragos Roua , 2011. So, hurry up.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

I would particularly agree with HMRC being required to provide free binding advice, after all if they can’t interpret the rules how on earth are SMEs supposed to! [link] 1 week ago Ted Turner: "If you have an olive, you want an olive tree. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Christopher T. on November 19, 2011. This was the first of three big hikes before Mount Whitney in the Summer of 2012. Climbing Mount Whitney That’s right! and I hiked to the top of Santiago Peak, the highest mountain in Orange County at 5,687 ft. So, We revised our start time. That meant an extra hour of sleep.

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