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Online sales are expected to almost double again over the next five years, reaching $523 billion a year by 2020. Learn more about how to prevent package theft from this infographic. In the dark ages of the 1980s, people used to have to drive to the store and buy their own toilet paper. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
To put it simply, if you can learn how to think outside the box and effectively convey your passion and tell stories, you will improve your odds of getting into the college of your dreams. According to a new report from the World Economic Forum , creativity will be the third most important work skill by 2020. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn basic communication skills. MORE
In a press release to promote their upcoming Content and Collaboration Summit 2010 (London, UK, September 15-16) Gartner Research forecast 10 key changes in the nature of work through to 2020 centering around bioteams, swarming and connectivity. MORE
They recently released a forecast update of the 2020 Education forecast. I like their tagline: "The future of education will be a customized, connected, amplified, authentic, resilient and relevant world of learning." We enjoy following how different industries and organizations are looking at the future. Seeing different forecast perspectives helps us understand the future of small business. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? You never know what you may learn. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
By 2020, businesses that learn to master digital will become the predator, while those that make minor changes or don’t do anything at all will become digital prey , says Forrester’s Nigel Fenwick. “To Learning to scale the business without losing their competitive edge. MORE
Experts forecast a takeover which will see Gen Z making up almost 40 percent of the workforce in 2020. Remote workers can expect more self-paced learning, which they’ll be asked to complete online. Working from home is no longer a once-in-a-blue-moon treat. MORE
Job Growth and Education Requirements is a comprehensive new report from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce that projects job growth by industry and occupation to 2020. Online education and other forms of learning will also work for many. MORE
Labor department projects the category will grow about 12% between 2010 and 2020, adding nearly 493,000 jobs during this decade. They want administrative professionals who are passionate about learning, growing and extending beyond the comfortable, drab ordinary “just enough” syndrome.” Joan took the stage following Mike’s presentation to give us the State of the Profession. MORE
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of administrative assistants in the workplace will actually rise by 12 percent before 2020. Third, get involved in professional organizations or online groups to network and learn. By connecting with other administrative assistants, you can increase your knowledge, enhance your skills, and learn about opportunities that may be open at other organizations. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Click here to learn more and register. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
Those individuals who are in the field of studying pancreatic cancer are saying that if we don’t gain momentum with funding and research and finding a cure, by 2020, this will be the 2nd deadliest cancer. She cannot learn what has not yet been discovered. MORE
The well known technology advisory firm Gartner has come out with a forecast saying smart machines will replace enough humans to cause high unemployment, social unrest and general societal tumult by 2020. MORE
" Depending on which source you reference, peak oil has: (1) already occurred; (2) will occur in the next few years; (3) will occur roughly in the 2020 time frame; or (4) will occur later than 2020. For those interested in learning more about peak oil and energy, my favorite sites are The Oil Drum and The Energy Collective. One of the most important things to consider when developing a forecast is feedback loops. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
The term and methods have been widely adopted in Silicon Valley and his blog, Lessons Learned , has become a Mecca for software and web entrepreneurs. If you read articles on lean startups, you will learn about agile programming methods, open source tools and rapid code development. We cover the trends enabling ultralight startups in more detail in the Intuit 2020 Report. MORE
According to a recent Forbes article, freelancers will make up nearly half of the workforce by 2020. As a result, freelancers are masters of professional development–eager to learn and willing to abandon outdated ways. Yes, freelancers do get to set their own hours. MORE
Hummingbird made it possible for machines to learn and understand our language. However, the popularity of Siri and Cortana is growing by the day and we expect a complete conversion to voice searches by the end of 2020. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
To make the most of your job search, learn how to show your enthusiasm to potential employers. As you work, think about how you are going to write about your learning experiences and how you can share them in your cover letter. According to a 2016 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers , the sports industry will be valued at $75 billion by 2020. When your job search feels stalled, it’s time to make a change to your strategy. MORE
We pursue excellence through diligence, training, development and by seeking out high-quality learning. I was amazed to learn that each year; depression affects 17 million Americans while anxiety affects more than 40 million. Further, she said that WHO (World Health Organization) predicts that by 2020, depression will be the second largest cause of death worldwide. Day 1 dawned with a blazing sun and bright early heat. We had a full day’s agenda ahead of us! MORE
This research echos what we learned in our prior research - small businesses want help from their accountants with technology. Finance Intuit 2020 MORE
With multinational technology companies like Google and Microsoft investing heavily in AI technology, it is predicted that more than 80% of interactions involving retailers and end consumers will push through even without human cooperation by 2020. MORE
Medigap Plan F and Plan C wouldn’t be plan options for new Medicare enrollees as of 2020. For those who either have one of these plans or are eligible for Medicare prior to 2020, they will continue to have these plans as options. You can expect Medicare to change each year. MORE
Nearly 50% of employers think that automation in their respective industries could cause a huge reduction of the human workforce by just 2020. Though not all of us work in the medical or technology fields, we can learn lessons from then on what makes them so irreplaceable. MORE
Machine learning and AI is their 1st trend, which is no surprise. What is a bit of a surprise is that 6 out of the remaining 9 trends are related to machine learning and artificial intelligence. These include: By 2020, 100 million consumers will shop in augmented reality. MORE
That said, people who want to learn will keep learning, no matter how busy they are. That is probably one reason why we see fitness enthusiasts looking up the Internet for self-help videos to learn various ways on how they can improve their physical and mental well-being. MORE
You won't be surprised to learn their view of the future of work focuses on manufacturing. This is expected to result in 50 billion objects being connected to the Internet by 2020. The Future of Work Starts Now summarizes a recent report on the future of work from industrial giant GE. The article and report focus on 3 major drivers of the new manufacturing economy: 1. MORE
Technological advances such as machine learning are taking the complexity out of data analysis, providing small businesses with the ability to make faster, better decisions. Last week Intuit released the Slideshare presentation The Future of Small Business. MORE
workforce are freelancers and that number is expected to reach 43% by 2020. Learn more about the rise of the gig economy from this infographic ! Fifty years ago, the expectation was that you would be in the same job until you retire. Today, 34% of the U.S. MORE
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? MORE
In our most recent survey of people with 2nd jobs, about 20% of these "side giggers" said "learning new skills" was the reason they had a 2nd job. For more on this trend see the Intuit 2020 report or the excellent book The Great Risk Shift. MORE
By 2020, Generation Z will make up 24.7% 96% of Gen-Z own a smartphone while 85% learn about new products via social media. To learn more about Instagram advertising, view the infographic below. Whether you are a marketer, small business owner or blogger, Instagram is undoubtedly the most popular social networking platform for ads right now. It can greatly help you magnify your exposure on social media. MORE
Small Business Labs
JUNE 1, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
MARCH 5, 2013
This research echos what we learned in our prior research - small businesses want help from their accountants with technology. Finance Intuit 2020
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 31, 2016
Machine learning and AI is their 1st trend, which is no surprise. What is a bit of a surprise is that 6 out of the remaining 9 trends are related to machine learning and artificial intelligence. These include: By 2020, 100 million consumers will shop in augmented reality.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 1, 2019
Experts forecast a takeover which will see Gen Z making up almost 40 percent of the workforce in 2020. Remote workers can expect more self-paced learning, which they’ll be asked to complete online. Working from home is no longer a once-in-a-blue-moon treat.
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Medigap Plan F and Plan C wouldn’t be plan options for new Medicare enrollees as of 2020. For those who either have one of these plans or are eligible for Medicare prior to 2020, they will continue to have these plans as options. You can expect Medicare to change each year.
On The Job
AUGUST 31, 2016
By 2020, businesses that learn to master digital will become the predator, while those that make minor changes or don’t do anything at all will become digital prey , says Forrester’s Nigel Fenwick. “To Learning to scale the business without losing their competitive edge.
Small Business Labs
MARCH 24, 2015
In our most recent survey of people with 2nd jobs, about 20% of these "side giggers" said "learning new skills" was the reason they had a 2nd job. For more on this trend see the Intuit 2020 report or the excellent book The Great Risk Shift.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Technological advances such as machine learning are taking the complexity out of data analysis, providing small businesses with the ability to make faster, better decisions. Last week Intuit released the Slideshare presentation The Future of Small Business.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Nearly 50% of employers think that automation in their respective industries could cause a huge reduction of the human workforce by just 2020. Though not all of us work in the medical or technology fields, we can learn lessons from then on what makes them so irreplaceable.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 28, 2013
Job Growth and Education Requirements is a comprehensive new report from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce that projects job growth by industry and occupation to 2020. Online education and other forms of learning will also work for many.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 25, 2017
Hummingbird made it possible for machines to learn and understand our language. However, the popularity of Siri and Cortana is growing by the day and we expect a complete conversion to voice searches by the end of 2020.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 21, 2016
That said, people who want to learn will keep learning, no matter how busy they are. That is probably one reason why we see fitness enthusiasts looking up the Internet for self-help videos to learn various ways on how they can improve their physical and mental well-being.
Productivity Bits
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
According to a recent Forbes article, freelancers will make up nearly half of the workforce by 2020. As a result, freelancers are masters of professional development–eager to learn and willing to abandon outdated ways. Yes, freelancers do get to set their own hours.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 10, 2011
They recently released a forecast update of the 2020 Education forecast. I like their tagline: "The future of education will be a customized, connected, amplified, authentic, resilient and relevant world of learning." We enjoy following how different industries and organizations are looking at the future. Seeing different forecast perspectives helps us understand the future of small business.
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 28, 2017
workforce are freelancers and that number is expected to reach 43% by 2020. Learn more about the rise of the gig economy from this infographic ! Fifty years ago, the expectation was that you would be in the same job until you retire. Today, 34% of the U.S.
Dumb Little Man
MAY 24, 2017
Online sales are expected to almost double again over the next five years, reaching $523 billion a year by 2020. Learn more about how to prevent package theft from this infographic. In the dark ages of the 1980s, people used to have to drive to the store and buy their own toilet paper.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 30, 2018
To put it simply, if you can learn how to think outside the box and effectively convey your passion and tell stories, you will improve your odds of getting into the college of your dreams. According to a new report from the World Economic Forum , creativity will be the third most important work skill by 2020. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn basic communication skills.
Small Business Labs
APRIL 7, 2014
You won't be surprised to learn their view of the future of work focuses on manufacturing. This is expected to result in 50 billion objects being connected to the Internet by 2020. The Future of Work Starts Now summarizes a recent report on the future of work from industrial giant GE. The article and report focus on 3 major drivers of the new manufacturing economy: 1.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 4, 2017
To make the most of your job search, learn how to show your enthusiasm to potential employers. As you work, think about how you are going to write about your learning experiences and how you can share them in your cover letter. According to a 2016 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers , the sports industry will be valued at $75 billion by 2020. When your job search feels stalled, it’s time to make a change to your strategy.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 15, 2013
The well known technology advisory firm Gartner has come out with a forecast saying smart machines will replace enough humans to cause high unemployment, social unrest and general societal tumult by 2020.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 4, 2017
By 2020, Generation Z will make up 24.7% 96% of Gen-Z own a smartphone while 85% learn about new products via social media. To learn more about Instagram advertising, view the infographic below. Whether you are a marketer, small business owner or blogger, Instagram is undoubtedly the most popular social networking platform for ads right now. It can greatly help you magnify your exposure on social media.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
The term and methods have been widely adopted in Silicon Valley and his blog, Lessons Learned , has become a Mecca for software and web entrepreneurs. If you read articles on lean startups, you will learn about agile programming methods, open source tools and rapid code development. We cover the trends enabling ultralight startups in more detail in the Intuit 2020 Report.
Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Those individuals who are in the field of studying pancreatic cancer are saying that if we don’t gain momentum with funding and research and finding a cure, by 2020, this will be the 2nd deadliest cancer. She cannot learn what has not yet been discovered.
BioTeams
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
In a press release to promote their upcoming Content and Collaboration Summit 2010 (London, UK, September 15-16) Gartner Research forecast 10 key changes in the nature of work through to 2020 centering around bioteams, swarming and connectivity.
Small Business Labs
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
" Depending on which source you reference, peak oil has: (1) already occurred; (2) will occur in the next few years; (3) will occur roughly in the 2020 time frame; or (4) will occur later than 2020. For those interested in learning more about peak oil and energy, my favorite sites are The Oil Drum and The Energy Collective. One of the most important things to consider when developing a forecast is feedback loops.
Small Business Labs
MAY 28, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
JUNE 16, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? You never know what you may learn.
Office Dynamics
JANUARY 10, 2013
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of administrative assistants in the workplace will actually rise by 12 percent before 2020. Third, get involved in professional organizations or online groups to network and learn. By connecting with other administrative assistants, you can increase your knowledge, enhance your skills, and learn about opportunities that may be open at other organizations.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 2, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
MAY 18, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
AUGUST 2, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
JULY 6, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
JUNE 7, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses?
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Click here to learn more and register.
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
We pursue excellence through diligence, training, development and by seeking out high-quality learning. I was amazed to learn that each year; depression affects 17 million Americans while anxiety affects more than 40 million. Further, she said that WHO (World Health Organization) predicts that by 2020, depression will be the second largest cause of death worldwide. Day 1 dawned with a blazing sun and bright early heat. We had a full day’s agenda ahead of us!
Office Dynamics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Labor department projects the category will grow about 12% between 2010 and 2020, adding nearly 493,000 jobs during this decade. They want administrative professionals who are passionate about learning, growing and extending beyond the comfortable, drab ordinary “just enough” syndrome.” Joan took the stage following Mike’s presentation to give us the State of the Profession.
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