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The 2013 State of Independence Report Released

Small Business Labs

This year we expanded the research, conducting two surveys with over 2000 respondents each. We also conducted dozens of interviews and held multiple focus groups and workshops on independent work. million in 2012. million in 2012. we're aware of. million, up from 16.9 million, up from 16.9

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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

  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. million in 2012.   Click here for the study 2012 report  and click here for the 2011 report.

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Is Freelancing More Secure Than Traditional Employment?

Small Business Labs

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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We all have relationship regrets — and here’s how we can learn from them

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In the World Regret Survey, my collection of more than 18,000 individual regrets from people in 109 countries, many participants reported the sense of loss that accompanies a closed door. Open door regrets bother us because we can, though it requires effort. Relationship rifts — due to insults or betrayals — are more dramatic.

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

For this book, Gillard and Okonjo-Iweala interviewed eight remarkable female leaders from all over the world — including New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. In 2012, Pastor Paul Williams was a leader of an evangelical church.

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Guest Post: Ritz-Carlton Customer Service Secrets

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Here is what she had to say: The answers in this article have been modified from the original transcript of Diana Oreck’s interview with Software Advice. The Gallup organization sends out a survey to 38 percent of guests that stayed the month before. How do you collect this data? . A: Oh yes, we poll our guests once a month.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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A 2012 study conducted by Yale researchers revealed that even science professors—male and female—evaluate the information on a résumé more harshly when the applicant is a woman. Just ask the women in the tech industry, 50% of whom will leave their jobs by age 35, according to a survey conducted by Accenture and Girls Who Code.

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