Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2011

You many have noticed that different surveys show very different small business social media usage rates. They also show very different views on how effective social media is for small businesses.   The Citibank survey was done using a random sample and by phone.  A

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Gallup has caused quite a stir with a survey showing that social media has little to no impact on the purchasing decisions of most consumers.   The key study chart study, which shows 62% of consumers responded social media has no impact on their purchasing decisions, is below. social media'

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s worth a little effort—last year, American Express reported $17.9 Constant Contact’s holiday report shows that 73% of small businesses rely on the day for more than a quarter of their annual sales, so a dip is something to plan for. billion in consumer spending at small businesses that day.

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JULY 20, 2023

Leverage surveys, feedback forms, and social media channels to foster open communication. Incorporate your brand story into press releases, blog articles, social media posts, and website content. Connect with them through social media, attend industry events, or participate in media networking activities.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 12, 2014

Why using social media as a means of recruitment can backfire. Last year it was reported that 4.2 billion people use their mobile device in order to access social media sites, and with Facebook home to over 1.15 Anti-social networking. Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Based on an online survey conducted by the virtual coworking service Focusmate , 93% of their remote coworking software users reported an increase in productivity. Other online buddy systems are reporting similarly positive results. Working remotely should not mean working in isolation.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

A survey into the growing trend of working remotely while traveling (conducted by Lonely Planet and Fiverr) has revealed that over 50% of all respondents have become “Anywhere Workers” in the last two years. The report was based on a survey of 1,400 Anywhere Workers from six different countries and 67 nationalities. .

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2021

American Express recently released its annual Global Travel Trends report.     Key quote from the report: " 54% of respondents (U.S.)   And survey questions about becoming a digital nomad are a good example.     And survey questions about becoming a digital nomad are a good example.  

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MARCH 10, 2022

adults have no idea what happens to their digital assets, such as email and social media accounts, or online banking data and passwords when they die. In September 2021, Trust & Will surveyed 1,000 American millennials (aged between 25 and 40) about end-of-life planning and digital handovers. Ninety percent of U.S.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Never hearing back from a company after an interview—aka: being ghosted after the interview—is exceptionally frustrating and experienced by more than 75% of job seekers, according to a recent Greenhouse survey. Additionally, a survey by Indeed found that 10% of applicants have even been ghosted after receiving a verbal offer for a position.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Email clutter is a common phenomenon; most workers report thousands of unread emails in their inboxes. According to Mailbird’s Email Overload Survey , 40% of workers receive roughly 61-100 emails every day, but only around 10% of them have any relevance to their workload. .

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

That data aligns with a new report by Citrix based on a global survey of 900 business leaders and 1,800 knowledge workers — those who can do their job remotely. Indeed, a survey done by Microsoft shows that 50% of the bosses of knowledge workers intend to force them into the office by Spring 2023. .

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JULY 26, 2023

The ability to work from anywhere has enhanced job satisfaction for 82% of respondents, according to a recent VMware survey of 5,300 HR, IT, and business decision makers and employees. Among these participants, 56% report increased creativity, and 55% noted improved collaboration since the start of the pandemic.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 18, 2024

More than half of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15 percent reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect, according to new research from CEMS , the Global Alliance in Management Education.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. Topics like how to write a press release or writing for social media content were absent from my education. Of the 68 employers surveyed, 68% achieved a positive net return over five years.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. Even a single survey question can help you learn if your clients’ needs are satisfactorily met. Flash sales and discounts by email, text and social media platforms keep your clients engaged.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 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?   Only 22% of small businesses who use social media believe it has been profitable. 

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nearly half of Americans have three friends or fewer, according to a May 2021 study from the Survey Center on American Life. Americans also report “having fewer close friendships than they once did, talking to their friends less often, and relying less on their friends for personal support.”

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JUNE 29, 2023

With a current count of approximately 19,400 coworking spaces globally, as reported by Gitnux , the growth of coworking is projected to skyrocket the number of spaces to nearly 50,000 by 2025. In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a significant role in shaping brand perception.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The app allows for social media interaction without parents needing to worry about inappropriate content or stereotypes. Impact “I do believe that regulated social media can be valuable for students’ growth and positively impact mental health when parents have a good amount of oversight,” says Danna Okuyama, founder of Urban Sandbox.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? Cavalli points out that social media interaction isn’t always about discussing a new movie or dishing the latest gossip.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Small But Mighty As we see in Scoop’s illuminating Q3 Flex Index report , smaller companies are leading the charge away from mandated office presence. Consider how Amazon disrupted retail, Google search, Facebook social media, and Tesla automotive. But it simply hasn’t happened over the past few years.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 10, 2020

"Armchair digital nomads" is the term we use to describe the millions of Americans who aren’t currently digital nomads but tell us in surveys they plan on becoming one.   We will report our findings in the fall. For example, in 2019,  57.1 million Americans said they would (16.1 These numbers dwarf the 7.3

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today she has combined all of those passions into career advice as she helps other Swirlers navigate business success in the worlds of digital marketing and social media with her company My Friend Betty Says. That led to a successful blog and job in digital marketing. Nick Loper is founder and chief side hustler of Side Hustle Nation.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

A 2021 McKinsey report on AI adoption surveyed nearly 2,000 executives and managers and found that 56% of respondents reported AI adoption in at least one function—and more than two-thirds planned to increase that investment over the next three years. In short, AI can save money and increase profitability.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

According to a September 2021 Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) by the U.S. of small businesses surveyed reported the pandemic had a large or moderately negative effect on their business. And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

In fact, we found that over 76% of small businesses that took the survey, do all their marketing online, with only 14% still using offline methods such as advertising, events or direct mail. SEO produced the best results according to a third of small businesses, followed by Social Media Marketing and Content/In-bound Marketing.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A 2019 report from the U.S. Social media sites provide endless opportunities for marketing, networking and support from other professionals in your industry. 64% of Americans were living paycheck-to-paycheck as of January 2022, according to LendingClub and PYMNTS’ 7th Paycheck-To-Paycheck Report.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2018

  The article caused quite a stir on social media with many people expressing surprise at the numbers, especially the fact that Google is using so many TVCs.    A November, 2017 SCORE study found that small business owners reported a 37% increase in hiring gig workers over the prior six months.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other forms of distraction are costing the UK economy £19.9 The report The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events was commissioned by the London conference and events venue.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. Who hires freelancers? Is the freelance industry growing or fading?

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JULY 31, 2023

Given the importance of social connections, how can a company use human connections as a competitive advantage? Social Exclusion at Work Hurts, Literally Social pain is not just a metaphorical concept. We now know that social pain hurts both psychologically and physically.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. Topics like how to write a press release or writing for social media content were absent from my education. Of the 68 employers surveyed, 68% achieved a positive net return over five years.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A different Statistica survey found that 31 percent of UK social media users aged between 16 and 24 years reported spending between 1-2 hours per day using TikTok, while 25 percent reported spending between 3-4 hours per day on the social video app. hours per day using their mobile devices.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life By Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard With the decline in regular face-to-face interaction and so many people hiding behind social media, it seems as though politeness is often lost at work and in daily life.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Simply put, they’re avoiding using social media to attract and engage consumers, therefore dropping the ball when they could be scoring a touchdown. For those small businesses not exercising their possibilities in social media, they stand the potential of falling behind their competitors and missing out on increased revenue and more.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 24, 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?    As part of this research, SNCR is doing a survey on this topic.

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