The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? Build your own network!

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

I was interviewed by the lovely Elena Aylott from EMEA East about my blog and social media in general. But I do wonder how many of us actually take the time to develop our skills because we don’t think we are worth the cost to the employer. You are active in social media; does it help you in your professional life?

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   It costs $79 a year to subscribe. GigaOm is trying to fill a need for timely, high-quality yet low cost data and commentary on emerging technology.  charge many thousands of dollars for their research. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   According to the article, outsoucing to rural areas is price competitive with sending work overseas once you add in all the administrative and management costs. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.  discusses the increasing and hidden costs of manufacturing in China, resulting in manufacturing in the U.S. becoming more cost effective.   The increasing and hidden costs of off-shore manufacturing.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   As part of the sale, they agreed to pay $10 million in post acquisition costs and cover employee pension liabilities.   Such are the fortunes of new versus old media these days. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Cloud computing lowers capital cost requirements, turns fixed costs into variable costs and provides small businesses the ability to easily scale their business up, and down, with demand. 

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Small Business Labs

MAY 4, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   For example, a recent San Francisco Groupon offer was $50 for a child photography session normally costing $295. In the case of social shopping, I have no idea why they aren't aggressively pursuing it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   Technology firms looking for skilled labor and low costs are also starting to thrive in places like Fargo. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Browsing is quick and easy and the iPad has replaced my notebook for use in meetings and local travel.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 7, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Space is generally limited and costs low.    Freelance Camp SF cost $30 and sold out.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Add in excellent universities and low business costs, and it is easy to see why technology firms are thriving there. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   These firms do not need or want to incur the costs associated with traditional office space.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   ooShirts outsources almost everything and is tightly focused on keeping costs to a bare minimum.  Be careful not to co-mingle the term "lean startup" with low-cost or cheap.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. We will keep costs low and fingers crossed. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. Glad to see you are sharing your wisdom regarding startups.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 2, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Posted by: Vic Torgeson | June 02, 2010 at 06:27 AM Technology and managing it effectively and cost effectively has become a key consideration for doing business. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 11, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   Key quote from the article: "The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service.   The main driver for this shift is price. 

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

The Office Professionals Place by Elite Office Concepts The purpose of this blog is to educate, enlighten, motivate, inspire, and strengthen office professionals to grow in their professional development. Lets grow together! If it is possible, send the documents as one attachment and not several (ie. agenda, minutes from last meeting.)

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   But their prices have fallen substantially over the last few years and low end professional 3D printers cost less than $5,000.    Hobbyist 3D printers are even cheaper.  As

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Making infinite copies of your product without additional costs. Don’t let this oversight cost you like it did me. Are there additional costs to add functionality, such as a loyalty program or detailed analytics? To that end, your website should also: Educate or entertain potential customers. Is their system reliable?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   The good news is the cost cutting resulted in small businesses being able to improve their margins and profits in Q2 versus a very bad Q2 in 2009. .    So far, most small businesses are not. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. TED costs thousands of dollars to attend, but they make the talks available for free on their website.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   They've also improved productivity through costs cutting, reductions in staff and automation. When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   the growing number of useful, low cost business applications for smartphones.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   And it is only $10.00. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc. Lower the costs of starting and operating a small business. Change the social contract between businesses and employees - both full time and contingent. Reduce employment security.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   He also said his accountant estimated he broke even on their service before accounting for health care costs.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   While everyone focuses on the lower cost of contingent workers, we believe the increased business flexibility they provide is at least an equally important driver.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Social issues are clearly centered around the work-place, work life and private life.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? my cost is for gas and product now only! E-Mail me or follow me. Build your own network!

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On The Job

JANUARY 2, 2019

You might say, "I love my job but hate my boss," or "I feel unchallenged" or "I'd really love a job that allows me to travel the world." Do you want to travel the world? What education did this person receive? Are there local education programs that can help you get the right certifications for your dream job?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   The name comes from the strategy dandelions employ to survive and thrive - they release lots of low cost seeds that spread to many places.  Based on my backyard, this method works. 

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Concentrate on your business, not your office. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Small Business Labs

MAY 24, 2010

Small Business Blogs Entrepreneur Magazine Blog Entrepreneurship & Education at the Kauffman Foundation Fresh Inc.   They started as a customer business building one-off jelly fish tanks costing thousands of dollars.  When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.

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