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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  2012 will see more small businesses recognize and take advantage of this key competitive advantage.   This growing ability to network, collaborate and socialize is making independent work more attractive, and 2012 will see the trend towards independent work continue to grow.    Technology Trends.

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Cost Effective Ways to Greenify Your Business

Eco-Office Gals

Therefore, as we explore some cost-effective ways to greenify your business, just keep in mind that we’re providing suggestions on how to make your company more energy efficient, which is not only better for the environment, but your budget too: Travel differently. Purchase Energy Star products. photo by: 401(K) 2012.

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How to Implement a Zero Waste Business Strategy

Eco-Office Gals

From post-consumer materials in products to biodegradable packaging, shoppers actively look for good environmental stewards when they make purchases. Even if companies choose to focus only on the cost savings, the rest is the icing on the cake. sent to landfills by 2012, 75% by 2020 and 90% by 2040. Employee Engagement.

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Authentic Video Marketing

Stephanie LH Calahan

It's going to be a major element of your success in 2012 and beyond!    That means that if in the future you decide to purchase from Steve, I may get a commission from the registration.    However, it's best to do your own due diligence when it comes to making purchases

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The Green Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Workforce

Eco-Office Gals

As a matter of fact, in the fall of 2012, Business Week did an entire feature on why many companies have decided to be virtual. It’s cost-effective. Therefore, you don’t need to purchase additional furniture or equipment and you don’t have to pay for monthly utilities to keep it up and running either.

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Labor Day Sale: WordPress Maintenance Package Reduced Pricing.

Eco-Office Gals

The Paypal button below is set for your reduced subscription price, this button will only be active for Labor Day 2012 – Don’t miss out!! This offer is expired please see the regular WordPress Maintenance Package to purchase this service. Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day! (If Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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Measuring the Impact of Social Media

Customers Rock!

As we move into 2012, I fully believe this will be the year that executives begin asking the difficult questions to their social media teams, including what kind of returns they are getting on their social media investment. In order to answer this question, one must consider the true cost of managing a social media program.