Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2018

  Back in 2011 when we first starting asking about this in surveys, we assumed the vast majority of independent workers would view self-employment as being less secure than having a traditional job.  This is up from 41% in 2012. The data is trending up for several reasons.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2016

In our spring 2016 MBO Partners State of Independence survey , 43% of independent workers surveyed reported being independent is more secure than holding a traditional job. This is up from only 33% reporting independent work being more secure in 2011.  On third (33%) reported both types of work are equally secure. 

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

Before he died in October 2011, following a relapsed pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, he reshaped the company into the world’s most valuable. No survey could have conjured the sleek design and satisfying interface of an iPhone screen or the intuitive search functions of an iPod.

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 6, 2018

According to a Harvard Business School study published in 2011 that surveyed 180 U.S. In a 2013 Nielsen survey of 30,000 consumers across 60 countries, 42% of consumers surveyed in North America said they would pay extra for products made by environmentally sustainable practices, which is a 7% increase from 2011.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

.  The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations.  This is up from nearly 35 percent in 2015 and just 29 percent in 2011. This is a very fast growth rate by labor market standards. 

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Success

MARCH 13, 2022

The agent pays to put them up in a luxury condo overnight, covers the change fees on their flights, and sells them a home the next day. In its 2011 Oracle Customer Experience Impact Report , Harris Research found that 86 percent of U.S. During any transaction, survey your customer regularly. Keep them coming back.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

The average Indian factory worker was paid about 90 cents an hour in 2011, among the lowest rates in the world. At the same time, government policies aimed at boosting economic growth make India an up-and-coming exporting nation. Executives who participated in the survey, conducted by consultancy Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and the U.S.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2016

The Wall Street Journal's Job Satisfaction Hits a 10-Year High—But It’s Still Below 50%  covers the results from The Conference Board's annual job satisfaction survey.  workers surveyed reported they are satisfied with their jobs. An improving economy makes work better for everyone.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

  The study consisted of two national, statistically significant surveys as well as several focus groups and dozens of one-on-one interviews with independent workers.   Key findings include: The independent workforce grew from 16 million in 2011 to 16.9 there are in the U.S. million in 2012.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 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. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.

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Success

MAY 20, 2022

An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . Then call up past business partners, employers and employees.” Get it in writing.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

One of the more interesting data points from the MBO Partners State of Independence surveys is how independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.)   In our 2012 survey, 39% of the respondents said independent work is more secure than traditional employment. look at job security.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to the survey results, 37% of those using online, on-demand platforms have an existing business and 21% have a desire to run their own business. This is up from only about 5% in 2011.  A good example is Victor Sandifer, Lyft driver and small business owner of Run the World Clothing.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

According to a recent survey, half of workers reported in 2011 that they were treated rudely at least once a week, an increase in from the one quarter reporting boorish behavior in 1998. They fire off snarky e-mails, and they show up late on a regular basis. Are we getting ruder at work? They leave dirty dishes lying around.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 6, 2011

The 2011 Temkin Experience Ratings surveyed 6,000 different consumers from 143 different companies which included retailers, banks, hotels, and financial institutions. So what makes a company measure up on customer service? Kohl’s uses great value, savings, and value messages to amp up their customer service promises.

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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 once the economy picked-up, so did birth rates. They may change their minds as they get older, but their survey responses coupled with birth rate data is a pretty clear signal birth rates may stay low.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Statistics for the 2011 shopping holiday season look a little scary for merchants this year. According to a Price Grabber survey, 45 percent of consumers say they are going to spend less on holiday shopping compared to what they spent in 2010. Luckily 49 percent say they are going to spend the same amount.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

  But following up on yesterday's post on IBM's global CEO survey , I wanted to highlight one of their charts.    The chart below shows their survey results on the key external forces likely to impact large corporations over the next 3 years. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 4, 2010

» June 04, 2010 Coworking Labs - Our New Research Blog for our Coworking Project Emergent Research (that's us) is teaming up with the Society for New Communications Research for a research project on coworking.    Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews.     Our project plan is to: 1. 

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Ideas.Ted

JUNE 24, 2021

When women comprise roughly 50% of the global population, why do they still make up less than 10 percent of world’s leaders? asks Suleika Jaouad, who had to face her own mortality in 2011. This book is a middle finger up to fear,” declares writer Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Give it to the emerging grown-up in your own life. .

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Productivity Bits

MAY 26, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. In this post, we will survey the interwebs for technique or tips and tricks for an effective telecommuting. This kind of relationships opens up opportunities for not only more business but also for learning. To sum this up, I hope the above pointers will have a great impact on your WFH strategy.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 17, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. A survey says that 40% of American workers report that their job are very or extremely stressful. Job requests can easily pile up in front of you if you don’t pay attention to doing them promptly. Step Up and Be The Go-To Guy. Find ways to get noticed by the higher-ups.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. In fact, surveys have shown that the majority of people have so much clutter on their desk that they aren’t even able to see their workspace beneath it. In order to organize these papers, set up a box where each document type can be placed on your desk. Tip #8: Don’t Pick Up Promotional “Stuff”.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

I had already thrown most of the packaging away, but wrapped up the original one, sent it back, no questions asked and I am eagerly awaiting the new one when it is released on November 15. Possibly Related Posts: Amazon.com takes first place in customer satisfaction A Christmas Customer Satisfaction Index survey showed Amazon as the.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

A survey done by American Express revealed one-half of the nation’s retail sales come from small locally owned businesses. ‘Tis the season to rev up the customer service Statistics for the 2011 shopping holiday season look a little.

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Her mother continuously asked the school for the student’s make-up work, however the replies were sporadic, and by the end of the school year the student was informed she had to make up her junior year credits during her senior year. School districts can survey parents and students for suggestions. The Orange County, Fla.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 7, 2010

  This is little changed from 2008, but up from 14.5%   Hispanics make up just over 50.5%   Again, this is little changed from 2008 but up from 49% in 2004.    Having said that, for obvious reasons it is likely any official survey undercounts illegal aliens.  million workers. 

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Service Untitled

JUNE 5, 2012

It’s not that we need surveys to show which organizations step out of the box to ensure a concierge level of excellence so coveted by consumers; organizations like Zappos, Amazon, and Nordstrom essentially offer everyone “fantastic” service. In 2011, over 72.6 Clearly state F.A.Q.’s photo by: Mike Miley.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

  But the concepts - shared space, targeted at independent workers and small businesses, an emphasis on community and networking - are being picked up in a variety of fields and shared facilities. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 30, 2010

  But the concepts - shared space, targeted at independent workers and small businesses, an emphasis on community and networking - are being picked up in a variety of fields and shared facilities. The DIY BIO blog  recently did a survey looking at the demand for a coworking biology lab. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Street Food Gets Real | Main | Please Take "The Organizational Use of Video Storytelling" Survey » June 23, 2010 More on the Growth of Small Farms and Local Food Interesting article in the Washington Post on mobile slaughterhouses.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Men With Pens

APRIL 15, 2012

An online business is faster to set up, requires comparatively less starting capital, has an abundance of tools that help you get the work done efficiently, and there’s direct access to the world market. Why Financial Crisis is Good for Entrepreneurship first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Dozens of surveys state that customers will pay more for a better customer service experience. billion which is up 16 percent from last year’s $45 billion in sales. ‘Tis the season to rev up the customer service Statistics for the 2011 shopping holiday season look a little.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 19, 2010

Under the radar of all the "bad" press, China is setting up itself to become a true economic power. Our survey research is showing a growing number of small businesses are exporting, but the overall numbers are still small. My two cents: watch China. Would love to here other perspectives out there?

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. I have also learned how to survey my readers and understand their specific career challenges. In many cases you may not even have to get up from your chair with instantly downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. Problem-based Learning.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

That’s especially troubling for small businesses when you consider that they pay up to 18 percent more per worker than large firms for the same health insurance policy. You may qualify for a credit of up to 35 percent of the premiums you pay toward employee coverage. Talk to your accountant to learn more.

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