Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2010

   The general consensus from the feedback is that despite the growth of social media, having a traditional website is still a good idea. Yesterday's post Do Small Businesses Still Need a Website? generated more traffic and emails than usual.   The

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 24, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges | Main | Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 » August 24, 2010 What are Social Magazines and Flipboard? Flipboard is the best known of the many new entrants in a space being described as social magazines. 

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 22, 2010

October Poll Question: In early 2011 we’ll feature a Q & A session based on questions our listeners have asked us. She writes and speaks extensively on publishing, employee ownership and participative management, and business planning. link] (January 27, 2011). Karin, just get in touch with Lisa to claim your prize!

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 21, 2010

He is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. Marc Meyer is the Director of Social Media and Search at Digital Response Marketing Group in Naples, Florida. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

| Main | Smallbizlabs Bidding on Newsweek » May 05, 2010 More Evidence Facebook is Taking Over the Web Nielsen released their March data on the top social networking sites.    The chart below, from Nielsen, is pretty self-explanatory. many used facebok.coz they have fun and more game. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Successful small businesses are leveraging social media and technology :  the SBSI results continue to show that technology and social media help many small businesses thrive despite the challenging economic conditions.    I look forward to tweeting with you on wednesday.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 4, 2010

" We're looking forward to the next wave of Network Solutions Small Business Success Index data on small business use of social media.  Posted by: traffic school california | August 10, 2010 at 01:45 AM Companies realize that time on social sites is increasing. That's an awesome return!

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 22, 2010

  They are fluent in social media.    Some of the best examples of Twitter usage comes from this industry and several good uses of social media are presented in the article. .  But according to Hartman it is "often described as "magical" by die-hard fans." 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 15, 2010

small business owners with free access to economic information and planning tools that can help them manage their business through difficult economic times." .  According to their press release, Moody's Small Business Information Zone is : " an online resource center that provides U.S.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

  The awards are given to customer relationship management (CRM) industry leaders and includes both people and companies.  WORKetc has successfully combined CRM, project management, and billing into an extremely intuitive and efficient application and they deserve the recognition! Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 18, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Business Week, The Economist on the Trickle Down Recovery | Main | Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media » May 18, 2010 DMAs Spring Magazine Focused on Going Global The spring issue of Point Magazine is on going global.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

With 2012 right around the corner, your small business is likely hoping the New Year allows you and your employees a fresh start, especially if the return on investment (ROI) for 2011 has been less than stellar. If you have been around for some time now, how has 2011 compared to previous years? Better revenue?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

She oversees an entire department of 30 handling finance, HR, and all oversight. Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Attitude management and inner drive are critical for the 21 st century professional.”. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

She oversees an entire department of 30 handling finance, HR, and all oversight. Attendees listen with intent to Will Pacciones session on Social Media. Attitude management and inner drive are critical for the 21 st century professional.”. Will Paccione speaks with authority on Social Media.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Industry clusters are place where there is a concentration of companies and services related to a particular industry.    The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.      The chart below shows PWC's 2040 forecast of the largest clusters by industry.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 21, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media? Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More.   Think science fair on steroids meets craft show on steroids. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

In the case of social shopping, I have no idea why they aren't aggressively pursuing it. Posted by Steve on May 04, 2010 at 01:16 AM in Business Models , social media | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Why Arent Newspapers Doing Social Shopping?

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Small Business Labs

MAY 3, 2010

.  It is also becoming attractive to companies to offer social shopping services.    We expect this trend to quickly move from early adopters to the mainstream.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

  Posted by Steve on August 23, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

  Posted by Steve on August 23, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 11, 2010

Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More.   The main driver for this shift is price.    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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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

  Technology allows companies to better manage complexity. 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. These survey results prove tangibly what most office workers, owners and managers already know.

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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.  .  It is also called farmshoring and it is a trend that is picking up steam.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 15, 2010

  Posted by Steve on July 15, 2010 at 01:00 AM in social media , transparency | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Privacy and Transparency in the Internet Age : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

  In-person and telephone interviews will be used to augment the survey research, dive deeper on topics of interest (the role of social media in coworking, for example) and develop case studies.     We hope to finish the project in the late fall of this year.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 | Main | 20 TED Talks for Small Business » August 26, 2010 Despite Recession, Private Tutoring Booms One of the trends I find really interesting is the continued growth of small personal services companies.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

  Intuit, for example, is currently  looking for a group product manager "to drive the creation of data-driven products."    There are great jobs available right now to people with these skills.  "  So in this case, the future is now.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 14, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Smartphone Sales to Over Take Feature Phone Sales in 2011 | Main | Business Week, The Economist on the Trickle Down Recovery » May 14, 2010 An Overview of the Non-Profit Sector No great surprise, but the vast majority of non-profit organizations in the U.S.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 9, 2010

  Posted by Steve on June 09, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance , venture capital | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Rise of Super Angels : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

"  She is also known as a tough, demanding and skilled manager who did an impressive job as CEO at Autodesk prior to talking over Yahoo. .  For those not familiar with Bartz, she is famous for being outspoken and for her use of "colorful metaphors."  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 14, 2010

  Posted by Steve on July 14, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Is Sams Club the Answer to the Small Business Credit Crunch? Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 4, 2010

" Another interesting quote is on their efforts to better understanding local customers: "Macy’s requires sales clerks and store managers to examine the local population almost like anthropologists. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  We think the iPad is best for mobile workers focused on quick and easy access to email, social media, web browsing and simple business application use.    .  Nor does it fully support all my business application needs.    Because of this, I still need my notebook. 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

  Posted by Steve on October 19, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance , trends | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.

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Service Untitled

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Jaguar of North America has just been recognized as a JD Power 2011 Customer Service Champion which means they have excelled in their own industry by delivering superior service to their US customers. Too often the process is meant to wear down buyers by bringing out more salesmen and managers. Speak to the general manager.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 8, 2010

  Posted by Steve on June 08, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Whats Causing the Decline in Small Business Lending? .  If lending does not also grow in the 2nd half, then supply side solutions may be required. 

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