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Why Everyone Wants Small Businesses as Customers

Small Business Labs

.   BTW, this quote pretty much sums up 1 of the 4 key reasons more firms are targeting small businesses. Enterprises have gotten so good at contract analysis and negotiation that it's very hard to wring profits out of this segment. . These are: 1. and global economy. Google, eBay and Intuit are good examples. 

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

.  Senior Independents:   Also driving the growth of independent workers is the increasing number of mature workers (those aged 55+) becoming independent (freelancers, consultants, temps, etc.).    Loyalty Meets Daily Deals:   There’s a lot of debate about the merits of daily deals.   

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Answering Reader Mail: What Do Employers Look for in High-Level EA Candidates?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I am being considered as a potential candidate because I am bilingual, have a paralegal certificate and masters degree in financial analysis. Keep in mind this most likely doesn’t mean you’ll get out of picking up lunch or making coffee on occasion. This means when you show up for the interview you are courteous to everyone.

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Answering Reader Mail: Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I have tried to research what the next level(s) up is, I can't seem to find any information. Do you by chance know what it takes to get up there? Sincerely, Anonymous” Dear NK, Thank you for the great question and btw, your wording of it was great! :) No need for me to “pretty it up!” I was wondering about career path.

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