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Use of Contract Labor by Sole Proprietors Surging

Small Business Labs

The IRS recently released the 2013 data on sole proprietors. In 2013 there were a bit over 24 million sole proprietors reporting about $1.34   As the chart below shows, sole proprietor contract labor expenses increased 38% between 2010 and 2013

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How to Name Your Business

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What does it cost (not only in terms of price, but also time)? It’s far less expensive to name a company with a descriptive title and tagline,” Isen says. This article was published in May 2013 and has been updated. The key is to come up with a name and tagline combo “that hits you between the eyes in one eyeful,” Joyner says.

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Economic Insecurity and the Decline of Babies

Small Business Labs

But they may go even lower in 2013. Centers for Disease Control indicate 2013's fertility may decline slightly compared to  2012.  Companies have responded to this turbulence by becoming more agile and flexible and reducing their long term commitments and fixed costs. And they are expensive to raise.

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2015 Travel Trends

Small Business Labs

 According to the World Travel Market Global Trends report golf is in a decline, dropping from 25 million players in the early 2000s to 19 million in 2013. Private Jet Fares Also Declining : Also from Entrepreneur and also good news - at least for those who can afford this still very expensive travel option. It's not just me.

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Why Your Business Should Embrace the Cloud

Eco-Office Gals

Beyond that expense you’ll also save money on not buying printers, copiers, fax machines (and fax lines) and a boatload of toner. At the same time, PEW Research reports that tablet ownership jumped from 3% of the population in 2010 to 34% by May 2013. Obviously you won’t need to buy paper anymore. You’ll have to pay for fewer repairs.

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Mastery of the Message: Using the 3 M’s of Speaking Success

Stephanie LH Calahan

  I'm happy to say he agreed to write this guest post as as well as give you  the opportunity to get a Kindle version of his book for no cost (available for the next three days.)  Do you seek to simply entertain yourself at their expense, use them for therapy? Free kindle download Nov 7-9th, 2013.

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Even Processing Credit Cards Can Be Paperless

Eco-Office Gals

Not having a method to accept payments from these cards could cost you sales. Whether you are building a more sustainable future for yourself and your environment or you simply want to save money on your business expenses, it may be worth your time to explore the possibilities of changing how you accept payments. photo by: 401(K) 2013.