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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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 1, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. However, adding value shouldn’t come at the cost of good value and you want to make sure your renovation is as affordable as it is stylish. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This article was written by John from Home Loan Finder.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today!

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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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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 Labs

JULY 26, 2010

  These firms do not need or want to incur the costs associated with traditional office space.  both of these seem great, particularly for freelancers or those who travel frequently for work as sometimes being alone can really stifle your motivation or creativity. .    An example is Parisoma. 

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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 CEO

AUGUST 22, 2011

Let’s face it, mobility has advantages that are simply irresistible especially for business owners who are always on the go and it all boils down to cutting business expenses such as travel and hotel costs. According to Ken Singer, CEO and founder of AppCentral, companies should embrace mobility.

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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

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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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  Browsing is quick and easy and the iPad has replaced my notebook for use in meetings and local travel.    But on overnight trips or longer, I leave my iPad at home and take my notebook.    I also rarely use the iPad while at my desk.    The reason is simple. 

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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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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 9, 2012

And a part of customer service that never grows old, but keeps people coming back for more is an organization’s ability to add value to a customer’s experience at no extra cost. How to improve customer service in the digital world Wachovia turned into Wells Fargo in March 2011. photo by: bloomsburys. The conversion.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

  the growing number of useful, low cost business applications for smartphones.  .  While reading 2D and 3D barcodes is probably the most common smartphone camera data entry use, the number of data entry uses are expanding rapidly.    It's also kinda fun to use.    And it is only $10.00. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Lower the costs of starting and operating a small business. .  The growth of contingent workers will: Provide more part-time and freelance job opportunities for older workers not ready for traditional retirement Shift where and how we work, with the home and 3rd places like coworking facilities becoming more important work places.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

  He also said his accountant estimated he broke even on their service before accounting for health care costs.  .  He said they saved him a lot of administrative time and effort.    The estimated health care savings were $500 per month.    He was very pleased with MBO. 

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2023

He left New Orleans for Atlanta—not exactly a hotbed of performance art, but Perry’s path to success is not one well-traveled. “I I Know I’ve Been Changed debuted in 1992, costing him his life savings of $12,000 to produce. It grossed more than $50 million, nearly 10 times what it cost to produce the movie.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

  The good news is the cost cutting resulted in small businesses being able to improve their margins and profits in Q2 versus a very bad Q2 in 2009. .  The S&P 500 saw a 10% increase in Q2 year over year sales while the Intuit Small Business Trends Index shows a 19% decline.  unemployment will remain high.  

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

For that matter, who needs to travel to a meeting? Eric Bahn of Hustle Fund recommends oDesk.com [now Upwork] to hire low-cost engineering talent if you’re building a web-based business. This article was published in October 2011 and has been updated. oDesk is a directory of international contractors.

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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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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

And so success at poker was almost like do it at all costs kind of thing. And I also played a lot of live stops, traveling to places like Europe and the World Series of Poker in Vegas. And I’ll give you an analogy from the travel industry. So that happened in travel before the pandemic. And it was a fun lifestyle.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 18, 2012

The downside, of course, is the cost. Sure, you can find cheap hotels on travel sites, but that still costs a chunk of change. — a hotel is a considerable cost. The Best – and Worst – Places to Write first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Ideas.Ted

JULY 16, 2021

To further encourage biking as a form of transport, Mayor Claudia López Hernández plans to permanently convert 84 kilometers (52 miles) of newly established road sections into bike lanes to help essential workers travel around the city more quickly. Tokyo has been a mainstay on the list since 2011.).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

With a myriad of hot spots wherever I go, there's little need for a wireless card, so my computing is no to low-cost, easily transportable, & right at my finger tips wherever I happen to be conducting business. I travel by car to see many of my clients, in their homes. My desktop is now my backup. My Phone Is Phenomenal!

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. T he best things in life have been planned and prepared; travelling around the world is definitely no exception. It always helps if you are in group but this guide is helpful even if you are travelling alone, and choose to engage with new characters along your journey. Holiday Highlights.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Sharing Your Plan with Your Partner Real Time I travel often but still need to actively share my plan and schedule with my partner. If you are very goal oriented and/or love technology and/or travel extensively, a combo Outlook/PDA/SmartPhone system might be best. We found a planning tool that we really love on Gmail.

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