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Some of the following scenarios will probably sound all too familiar to you in your current position: Your Executive Team and colleagues take the liberty of booking their flights and accommodation themselves without much thought for the time it takes to get a business trip organised. MORE
Government Policy trendsIs peaceful international collaboration ending? This is the key question asked in Knowledge@Wharton's How to Manage the Top Five Global Economic Challenges. MORE
Government Policy trends Web/Tech Below is our 7th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends list. 2013's trend list is available here. To see earlier lists, click on the year: 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S. GDP increasing 2.5% to 2.75%. We expect hiring and the job market to continue to improve with unemployment falling and finishing the year in the 6.5% range. MORE
This is a great video about social media “Do’s & Do Not’s&# – take a look. You can get social media training if you are unsure how to start your online marketing campaign. Hat-tip to @adrianswinscoe MORE
Globalization Government Policy trendsGlobalization and international trade was once driven almost exclusively by large multinational corporations. No longer. MORE
Post from: Eco-Office Gals How policy and cost savings are helping to drive the uptake of low-energy, retrofit LED Lamps. “The traditional GLS lamp is dead!” MORE
Freelance Government Policy Independent workers on-demand economy Uber and Lyft were both dealt legal setbacks in two different lawsuits last week. The separate suits - one filed by Uber drivers and other by Lyft drivers - allege they are misclassified as independent contractors. The drivers are claiming they are employees. MORE
Take advantage of government policies. Green Your Business eco-industries government policies green business green technology sustainability MORE
Government Policy trends Sharing economy poster child Airbnb is under attack in New York and other cities for potentially breaking local laws related to the renting of properties. MORE
Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. MORE
We've also put in place policies and procedures to minimize the impact of bias on our work. Views on government policy at the national, state and local levels also vary substantially by party affiliation. Government Policy MORE
Because of this, there are no easy answers, policies or laws that will make everyone happy. gig economy Government Policy MORE
Are police and policy related? Originally, police , like policy, referred to civil administration (both come from the intermediate Latin noun politia ), but by the early 1700s, it came to apply specifically to law enforcement, and within about a century that was its only sense. MORE
Government Policy Small Business EconomyDespite all the noise from DC about a booming economy and massive job growth, the U.S. economy created fewer jobs in 2017 than in 2016 and economic growth was moderate. U.S. MORE
The post Is Honesty Really the Best Policy? Not everyone is a born smart or Genius. As we grow old, we get that funny feeling. There were lot of fights and quarrels , that could have been avoided. Many things were meaningless. There were not worth dying for. This is like what they say….Growing Growing up. There were so many people, whom we met in our adult hood. They left. We moved on. I remember hearing from my old friends, that time has changed in this generation. MORE
In this article, you’ll learn the best tricks to make sure your life insurance policy is prepared to take care of you and your family. The premise of the claim is that the payments you make into the policy build cash value (almost like an investment) which you can later use as collateral for loans or payment for your monthly insurance premiums. In reality, the monthly premiums are almost always so much higher than for a similar term policy. Life Insurance. MORE
Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. We strive for an “open door” policy, but of course, there are times when the managers hold meetings or make phone calls and have their door closed. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it. MORE
Government Policy The most recent BLS jobs report showed that almost 500,000 Americans left the workforce in March, resulting in the workforce participation rate falling to 63.3%. This is the lowest its been since 1979. MORE
The Brookings Institute is a large and influential DC public policy think tank. The report is targeted at government policy makers and lists the issues Brookings experts "expect will shape the world this year and the solutions to address them." Government Policy MORE
gig economy Government PolicyThere's long been a need for our government agencies to collect more timely and better data on the the forces impacting jobs and work. MORE
Government Policy Small Business Economy I've never met a small business owner who liked taxes. No surprise there. Also, if you talk to small business owners for any length of time, most will eventually complain about taxes. MORE
When you start developing your multiple streams of income business by adding products and programs which are available on your website, there’s a very specific policy you need to have in place … and that is a clearly defined Sales Policy. Your Sales Policy is simply a statement which lets your clients and customers know what they can expect from you and how you handle your sales processes. MORE
When you have a PPI policy, chances are, you’re not eligible to claim on, especially when you’re self-employed. In fact, there are at least two million people in the UK who have the same fate as yours: You’ve been mis-sold a PPI policy. MORE
1099 Economy Freelance Government PolicyThe new tax law contains a major benefit for many freelancers. It allows them to deduct 20% of their revenue from their taxable income. This is the "pass-through" provision. MORE
gig economy Government Policy on-demand economy Small Business EconomyIt's always interesting how the media covers the sharing economy. MORE
Economic Uncertainty Freelance gig economy Government Policy Independent workers self-employmentThe Inc. article What Do Millennials Want From Their Employers, Exactly? This Study Sums It Up in 1 Sentence says Millennials want: "Freelance flexibility with full-time stability" This is, of course, not just what Millennials want. It's what everybody wants. The study the article refers to is Deloitte's 2017 Millennial Survey. MORE
Government Policy Independent workers Small Business EconomyThere's no doubt the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or better known as Obamacare) has been a good for freelancers, the self-employed and other independent workers. MORE
Starting a business exposes you to certain risks. Fortunately, however, all businesses have access to a wide range of insurance types, to protect them from the dangers that could wipe out a small business before it has had a chance to take off. MORE
Government Policy self-employment Small Business EconomyThe quick summary is self-employed who are younger or have higher incomes will likely be better off under the Republican proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA, a.k.a. Trumpcare). MORE
According to the non-partisan Tax Policy Center , only about 13% of all small businesses are in marginal tax brackets above the 25% rate. Finally, see the Tax Policy Center's analysis of the bill. MORE
In other words, these groups are not non-partisan and they pretty much line up in lockstep with the Democratic party on policy issues. As we've pointed out in the past, there are few non-partisan policy oriented think tanks or trade associations. They both lean right politically and tend to line up lockstep with the Republican party on policy issues. They will support policies from any party that they believe will help their business thrive. MORE
You can clean your old email with email retention policies. You probably know that you have to hang onto certain paper documents for a given number of years. These documents are required by law, and only after a certain number of years of retention can you get rid of them. MORE
If you have an office without a green workspace policy, it’s about time to put one in place! There are a variety of reasons to implement such a green policy, and if you’re looking to do so, ways to do it simply and without great cost. Green policies make a big difference. MORE
gig economy Government PolicyThe quick summary of our analysis of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill on independent workers is: Low and moderate income independent workers would likely be worse off due to the reductions in medicaid and elimination of subsidies provided by the ACA (Obamacare). Older independent workers (aged 50+) would likely be worse off due to potential changes in how insurance companies can charge older Americans. MORE
David Rosnick is an economist who authored a study that was recently released by the Center for Economic Policy and Research. Green Your Business Center for Economic Policy and Research climate change emissions energy-efficient reduced hours MORE
I had an interesting conversation with a non-VA coaching client this past week, in which she was extolling the virtues of having well-documented policies and procedures for her business (something you know I was happy to hear!). Then she said, almost in passing, “What I can’t figure out is why, given that I''ve created the Policies and Procedures, things fall through the cracks.”. MORE
I was also recently on a panel with a senior policy person from the Department of Labor. 1099 Economy Contingent Workforce Freelance gig economy Government Policy on-demand economyThe U.S. Commerce's department report Digital Matching Firms: A New Definition in the “Sharing Economy” Space is, in our opinion, a pretty balanced view of sharing/digital matching firms and their growing economic role. The report attempts to accomplish two goals. MORE
While this makes sense, it doesn’t mean you should ignore behind-the-scenes business administration tasks, such as setting policies. Policies that outline how you run various elements of your business, and why you do it that way, set boundaries and create a foundation for the business. MORE
Freelance gig economy Government Policy Independent workersWe've long found in our research that having work flexibility, autonomy and control are key reasons people become and like being independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, etc.). MORE
gig economy Government Policy on-demand economy self-employmentFirst off, the most important thing to know about American Health Care Act (AHCA or Trumpcare) is it will almost certainly be changed in major ways by the Senate. MORE
I wrote a post entitled "Adhering to the 'Open Door' Policy", but this post is a little different, so please read on. Do you find that you get disturbed around your cubicle because of excessive noise? Do you wish that you could build walls around your cubicle just so that people would keep quiet? I am sure that this happened to many of you on a regular basis. Managers have offices and the. MORE
Enterprise Rockers banking Banks better banks enterprise rockers Government government policy politics UK Economy uk politics MORE
Book Reviews Economic Uncertainty Government Policy trends Capital in the 21st Century , by French economist Thomas Piketty, is currently the top seller on Amazon and the hottest economics book in many, many years. MORE
government policy trendsUgly is only way to describe the August job report. Non-farm payrolls grew by an anemic 93,000. And if you look under the hood at the new jobs, you find the greatest gains came from the food services and drinking sector. MORE
Policies Related Topics Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Some of the following scenarios will probably sound all too familiar to you in your current position: Your Executive Team and colleagues take the liberty of booking their flights and accommodation themselves without much thought for the time it takes to get a business trip organised.
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 12, 2018
You can clean your old email with email retention policies. You probably know that you have to hang onto certain paper documents for a given number of years. These documents are required by law, and only after a certain number of years of retention can you get rid of them.
Daily Writing Tips
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Are police and policy related? Originally, police , like policy, referred to civil administration (both come from the intermediate Latin noun politia ), but by the early 1700s, it came to apply specifically to law enforcement, and within about a century that was its only sense.
Dumb Little Man
JANUARY 23, 2016
The post Is Honesty Really the Best Policy? Not everyone is a born smart or Genius. As we grow old, we get that funny feeling. There were lot of fights and quarrels , that could have been avoided. Many things were meaningless. There were not worth dying for. This is like what they say….Growing Growing up. There were so many people, whom we met in our adult hood. They left. We moved on. I remember hearing from my old friends, that time has changed in this generation.
Eco-Office Gals
OCTOBER 22, 2013
If you have an office without a green workspace policy, it’s about time to put one in place! There are a variety of reasons to implement such a green policy, and if you’re looking to do so, ways to do it simply and without great cost. Green policies make a big difference.
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 7, 2017
In this article, you’ll learn the best tricks to make sure your life insurance policy is prepared to take care of you and your family. The premise of the claim is that the payments you make into the policy build cash value (almost like an investment) which you can later use as collateral for loans or payment for your monthly insurance premiums. In reality, the monthly premiums are almost always so much higher than for a similar term policy. Life Insurance.
The Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
This is a great video about social media “Do’s & Do Not’s&# – take a look. You can get social media training if you are unsure how to start your online marketing campaign. Hat-tip to @adrianswinscoe
Eco-Office Gals
MARCH 14, 2013
Post from: Eco-Office Gals How policy and cost savings are helping to drive the uptake of low-energy, retrofit LED Lamps. “The traditional GLS lamp is dead!”
Professional Assistant Blog
JUNE 25, 2010
I wrote a post entitled "Adhering to the 'Open Door' Policy", but this post is a little different, so please read on. Do you find that you get disturbed around your cubicle because of excessive noise? Do you wish that you could build walls around your cubicle just so that people would keep quiet? I am sure that this happened to many of you on a regular basis. Managers have offices and the.
blogs.sitepoint.com
OCTOBER 29, 2010
While this makes sense, it doesn’t mean you should ignore behind-the-scenes business administration tasks, such as setting policies. Policies that outline how you run various elements of your business, and why you do it that way, set boundaries and create a foundation for the business.
Virtual Moxie
JUNE 10, 2013
I had an interesting conversation with a non-VA coaching client this past week, in which she was extolling the virtues of having well-documented policies and procedures for her business (something you know I was happy to hear!). Then she said, almost in passing, “What I can’t figure out is why, given that I''ve created the Policies and Procedures, things fall through the cracks.”.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 6, 2016
When you have a PPI policy, chances are, you’re not eligible to claim on, especially when you’re self-employed. In fact, there are at least two million people in the UK who have the same fate as yours: You’ve been mis-sold a PPI policy.
Professional Assistant Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. We strive for an “open door” policy, but of course, there are times when the managers hold meetings or make phone calls and have their door closed. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.
Small Business CEO
AUGUST 22, 2017
Starting a business exposes you to certain risks. Fortunately, however, all businesses have access to a wide range of insurance types, to protect them from the dangers that could wipe out a small business before it has had a chance to take off.
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 15, 2019
The Brookings Institute is a large and influential DC public policy think tank. The report is targeted at government policy makers and lists the issues Brookings experts "expect will shape the world this year and the solutions to address them." Government Policy
Small Business Labs
JULY 23, 2018
We've also put in place policies and procedures to minimize the impact of bias on our work. Views on government policy at the national, state and local levels also vary substantially by party affiliation. Government Policy
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Freelance gig economy Government Policy Independent workersWe've long found in our research that having work flexibility, autonomy and control are key reasons people become and like being independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, etc.).
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 2, 2018
1099 Economy Freelance Government PolicyThe new tax law contains a major benefit for many freelancers. It allows them to deduct 20% of their revenue from their taxable income. This is the "pass-through" provision.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Globalization Government Policy trendsGlobalization and international trade was once driven almost exclusively by large multinational corporations. No longer.
The Small Business Blog
APRIL 30, 2013
Enterprise Rockers banking Banks better banks enterprise rockers Government government policy politics UK Economy uk politics
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 8, 2018
Government Policy Small Business EconomyDespite all the noise from DC about a booming economy and massive job growth, the U.S. economy created fewer jobs in 2017 than in 2016 and economic growth was moderate. U.S.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
gig economy Government Policy on-demand economy Small Business EconomyIt's always interesting how the media covers the sharing economy.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
According to the non-partisan Tax Policy Center , only about 13% of all small businesses are in marginal tax brackets above the 25% rate. Finally, see the Tax Policy Center's analysis of the bill.
Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Government Policy trendsIs peaceful international collaboration ending? This is the key question asked in Knowledge@Wharton's How to Manage the Top Five Global Economic Challenges.
Small Business Labs
JULY 18, 2017
Because of this, there are no easy answers, policies or laws that will make everyone happy. gig economy Government Policy
Small Business Labs
JANUARY 24, 2017
Government Policy Independent workers Small Business EconomyThere's no doubt the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or better known as Obamacare) has been a good for freelancers, the self-employed and other independent workers.
Small Business Labs
MARCH 19, 2015
Government Policy Small Business Economy I've never met a small business owner who liked taxes. No surprise there. Also, if you talk to small business owners for any length of time, most will eventually complain about taxes.
Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Take advantage of government policies. Green Your Business eco-industries government policies green business green technology sustainability
Eco-Office Gals
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
David Rosnick is an economist who authored a study that was recently released by the Center for Economic Policy and Research. Green Your Business Center for Economic Policy and Research climate change emissions energy-efficient reduced hours
Small Business Labs
MARCH 21, 2017
Government Policy self-employment Small Business EconomyThe quick summary is self-employed who are younger or have higher incomes will likely be better off under the Republican proposed American Health Care Act (AHCA, a.k.a. Trumpcare).
Small Business Labs
MAY 1, 2017
gig economy Government PolicyThere's long been a need for our government agencies to collect more timely and better data on the the forces impacting jobs and work.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
gig economy Government PolicyThe quick summary of our analysis of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill on independent workers is: Low and moderate income independent workers would likely be worse off due to the reductions in medicaid and elimination of subsidies provided by the ACA (Obamacare). Older independent workers (aged 50+) would likely be worse off due to potential changes in how insurance companies can charge older Americans.
Small Business Labs
MAY 8, 2017
gig economy Government Policy on-demand economy self-employmentFirst off, the most important thing to know about American Health Care Act (AHCA or Trumpcare) is it will almost certainly be changed in major ways by the Senate.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 22, 2017
Economic Uncertainty Freelance gig economy Government Policy Independent workers self-employmentThe Inc. article What Do Millennials Want From Their Employers, Exactly? This Study Sums It Up in 1 Sentence says Millennials want: "Freelance flexibility with full-time stability" This is, of course, not just what Millennials want. It's what everybody wants. The study the article refers to is Deloitte's 2017 Millennial Survey.
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 17, 2013
Government Policy trends Web/Tech Below is our 7th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends list. 2013's trend list is available here. To see earlier lists, click on the year: 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. Our overall economic outlook for 2013 is for solid if moderate growth with U.S. GDP increasing 2.5% to 2.75%. We expect hiring and the job market to continue to improve with unemployment falling and finishing the year in the 6.5% range.
Small Business Labs
MAY 9, 2013
In other words, these groups are not non-partisan and they pretty much line up in lockstep with the Democratic party on policy issues. As we've pointed out in the past, there are few non-partisan policy oriented think tanks or trade associations. They both lean right politically and tend to line up lockstep with the Republican party on policy issues. They will support policies from any party that they believe will help their business thrive.
Small Business Labs
APRIL 11, 2013
Government Policy The most recent BLS jobs report showed that almost 500,000 Americans left the workforce in March, resulting in the workforce participation rate falling to 63.3%. This is the lowest its been since 1979.
Small Business Labs
MARCH 16, 2015
Freelance Government Policy Independent workers on-demand economy Uber and Lyft were both dealt legal setbacks in two different lawsuits last week. The separate suits - one filed by Uber drivers and other by Lyft drivers - allege they are misclassified as independent contractors. The drivers are claiming they are employees.
Small Business Labs
JUNE 6, 2016
I was also recently on a panel with a senior policy person from the Department of Labor. 1099 Economy Contingent Workforce Freelance gig economy Government Policy on-demand economyThe U.S. Commerce's department report Digital Matching Firms: A New Definition in the “Sharing Economy” Space is, in our opinion, a pretty balanced view of sharing/digital matching firms and their growing economic role. The report attempts to accomplish two goals.
Small Business Labs
MAY 1, 2014
Book Reviews Economic Uncertainty Government Policy trends Capital in the 21st Century , by French economist Thomas Piketty, is currently the top seller on Amazon and the hottest economics book in many, many years.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Government Policy trends Sharing economy poster child Airbnb is under attack in New York and other cities for potentially breaking local laws related to the renting of properties.
The Small Business Blog
AUGUST 1, 2010
Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
government policy trendsUgly is only way to describe the August job report. Non-farm payrolls grew by an anemic 93,000. And if you look under the hood at the new jobs, you find the greatest gains came from the food services and drinking sector.
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