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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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Last Minute Tips to Generate Business During the Holidays

Step It Up VA Coaching

Put the word out in your ezine, blog, and social media, before you head out for the holidays. Share with them your excitement about your new offerings and goals in 2012, and ask for them to help you spread the word. Reach out for referrals. What better time than the holiday season to connect with people?

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More on the Growth of Small Farms and Local Food

Small Business Labs

" While small farms are not going to replace large farms anytime soon, the USDA is projecting that the market for locally grown food will be about $7 billion by 2012, up steeply from $4 billion in 2002. agriculture went through a dramatic consolidation." This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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