Small Business CEO

JANUARY 13, 2011

In a recently conducted Zoomerang survey , most SMBs would either increase their digital marketing efforts or retain them in 2011. However, it is also important to note that customer retention is more cost effective and this is where the focus should be.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

.  For those who don't know Shashi (probably unlikely if you're reading this - it seems like pretty much everyone in the small business and social media spaces knows Shashi), he the social media swami and director of social media for Network Solutions. His plan is simple.  I'm in. 

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

The craft market place Etsy , for example, had over $500 million in sales in 2011 - $70 million in December alone.  Make Magazine's Best of Maker Business 2011 provides an excellent summary of the business activities of these inventors and tinkerers. manufacturing more cost competitive.  Instead, U.S.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. What can be said in blogs can also be said on social networks like Facebook and Twitter as well. Social networking sites spread news, information and reviews even faster than blogs. Cost effective ways of brand building. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

  I loved the idea and we agreed that you could come at no cost too! and me for this Time Management Webinar: Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2:00pm CST. Join Allyson Lewis and Susan Naylor of Seven Minutes, Inc. REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE! In this webinar, we will be talking about your physical space.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

 discusses the increasing and hidden costs of manufacturing in China, resulting in manufacturing in the U.S. becoming more cost effective. The article also points out that in addition to rising costs, there are also cash flow disadvantages associated with the use of Chinese manufacturers.  manufacturers. 

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Productivity Bits

MAY 27, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Avoid The Internet And The Social Network Sites. W ith the popular social network sites vying for our attention, it is quite easy to get distracted. Avoid logging in to social network sites at all cost. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

  It costs $79 a year to subscribe. GigaOm is trying to fill a need for timely, high-quality yet low cost data and commentary on emerging technology.    First off, this is a business expense so my after tax cost is quite low.    The traditional players in this space - Gartner, Forrester, etc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 11, 2023

” Low-Kramen left that role in 2011 to create her own company , which specializes in training would-be celebrity personal assistants, as well as write books and give speeches on what VIP life was like IRL. Dukakis benefited from this network, too, Low-Kramen said. ” Read the original article from Business Insider here.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

  Being Human:  A trend that has rippled through our research the past couple of years - and especially in 2011 - is the growing dissatisfaction with our de-humanized world.   The Rental Economy Expands:  We’ve long covered the growing use of variable cost business models.    Social Trends.

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Productivity Bits

APRIL 19, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Manage your social media and social networks. Or if you still need a bit of convincing, why don’t you try to calculate how much would it cost to do those things yourself? Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. VBL is an authority in the Virtual Assistant business. .

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 15, 2023

And that 2011 Jobs’ speech is a lesson in oratory and authority back when tech firms, especially those part of what was called the FAANG group of companies: Facebook (main image), Apple, Amazon, Google, Netflix were considered the last word in innovative workplace design as well as highly desirable employers. The plot of land, which cost $4.5

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 4, 2011

To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to know about all sorts of things—like marketing, networking, budgeting, branding, social media, video, and so much more! The classes come to you at no cost AND there'll be a 24 hour webcast replay in case you miss one. you'd be a sought-after success! It's not so easy, is it?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

.  According to the article, outsoucing to rural areas is price competitive with sending work overseas once you add in all the administrative and management costs.  But with costs doing business overseas continuing to rise - especially in China and India - there will be more opportunities for rural outsourcing. 

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. Researching the competition, market trends and supply costs will help get a better picture of business needs. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. New recruits should focus on this as well as what kind of product or service they are going to provide and how they are going to provide it.

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BioTeams

JANUARY 4, 2012

In early December 2011 I upgraded from an iphone 3G to iphone 4s on the Orange UK network. I have spoken a number of times with Orange second line technical support who assure me that it is not a mobile network issue. During this time it is not possible to make or receive phone calls or texts.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Cloud computing lowers capital cost requirements, turns fixed costs into variable costs and provides small businesses the ability to easily scale their business up, and down, with demand.    It is a game changer for many businesses. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

  As part of the sale, they agreed to pay $10 million in post acquisition costs and cover employee pension liabilities.   Actually, they sold it for a lot less than $1.  In other words, they paid millions of dollars to get rid of Newsweek.    Such are the fortunes of new versus old media these days. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 11, 2010

  Key quote from the article: "The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service. .    Key quote from the article: "The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

  Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   Technology firms looking for skilled labor and low costs are also starting to thrive in places like Fargo.    But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 7, 2010

  Space is generally limited and costs low.    Freelance Camp SF cost $30 and sold out.  .  Content is provided by participants and the day consists of sessions proposed by attendees with the schedule created on site the morning of the event.   There were about 80 attendees. 

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

The Act came into force in July 2011 and states that it is a crime to commit bribery, be bribed and bribe a foreign public official. Assistants should keep details on all of the hospitality they have organised and also accepted on behalf of their boss, including how much it cost and what was offered and received.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

  ooShirts outsources almost everything and is tightly focused on keeping costs to a bare minimum.  Be careful not to co-mingle the term "lean startup" with low-cost or cheap. As meant by Eric Reis and Steve Blank, "lean startup" is not about cost.

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Small Business CEO

OCTOBER 20, 2011

You would think in 2011 this would be common knowledge but 46 percent of small businesses don’t have a website, according to Entrprenuer.com , so it needs to be mentioned. She writes for a variety of places, including 352 Media Group, which has clients such as Microsoft, American Express, Superpages, and iGLASS Networks.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

  Add in excellent universities and low business costs, and it is easy to see why technology firms are thriving there. "  He was joking of course, but it did make me realize a lot of folks are unaware of the interesting technology activities going on in the midwest.  So take some time to read Silicon Prairie News. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

  But their prices have fallen substantially over the last few years and low end professional 3D printers cost less than $5,000.  Hewlett-Packard last month released its first mass-market 3D printer, Designjet, costing around £15,000, and is targeting designers, who can use it to create models or prototypes.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

We will keep costs low and fingers crossed. Glad to see you are sharing your wisdom regarding startups. Chuck and I are having fun trying to make 99cent aps into a viable business to put dinner on the table. Thanks for doing your blog! Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Like any exchange, stock prices fluctuate.    The valuation data above is from an article in Silicon Valley Watcher on Second Life's recent share price declines.    The already costly and complex process of going public is likely going to get worse.   So

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Like any exchange, stock prices fluctuate.    The valuation data above is from an article in Silicon Valley Watcher on Second Life's recent share price declines.    The already costly and complex process of going public is likely going to get worse.   So

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by: Vic Torgeson | June 02, 2010 at 06:27 AM Technology and managing it effectively and cost effectively has become a key consideration for doing business. Gone are the decades of relying for a "war" to stimulate the economy.we are technology driven,,,and all funds should be put toward that means.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  While everyone focuses on the lower cost of contingent workers, we believe the increased business flexibility they provide is at least an equally important driver.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

  For example, a recent San Francisco Groupon offer was $50 for a child photography session normally costing $295. .  Groupon subscribers get emails with deal offers from local businesses.    The deals are generally discounted.    The question this begs is why aren't local newspapers doing this?

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

Gerber, 38, now a serial entrepreneur and author of Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter , published in 2018, has become an evangelist for entrepreneurship, particularly for resourceful young go-getters who may not be cut out for life as cubicle dwellers. Photo by Jaem Prueangwet/Shutterstock.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2010

TED costs thousands of dollars to attend, but they make the talks available for free on their website.  Speaking at TED is now considered a top honor and those that get to do it spend weeks preparing their presentations, which are called TED Talks.    Since all TED talks are interesting, so is this list.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

  They've also improved productivity through costs cutting, reductions in staff and automation. Large companies are doing well because of their exposure to stronger international markets and better access to credit and government stimulus spending.  They've Small businesses are not doing nearly as well. 

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