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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015

Small Business Labs

Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015.   2015 Technology Trends. The ongoing technology platform shifts to Cloud and Mobile Computing will continue as long term drivers of change in 2015. 2015 Economic Trends. Despite signs of a global slowdown, our 2015 U.S.   2015 Social Trends.   2. . 

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5 Tips for Dealing with Annoying People at Work

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A 2015 Harvard study shared that 80% of employees report lost work time worrying about a co-worker’s behavior and how to deal with the person. She refers to this latter behavior as being “anchored in jackassery.” But there are certain colleagues, bosses and employees who can ruin the day with their ridiculously annoying behaviors.

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Ten Small Business Trends You Need to Embrace in 2015

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As a business owner there are a few trends that experts say will be important for success in 2015. Now let’s break them down and explain why they are important to the success of your business in 2015.: Adopting the cloud for your business is just good business sense for 2015 and beyond. What about marketing in 2015?

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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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We have mid-level goals that are broader, but still discrete, like learning a new skill or starting a new hobby or business venture. According to one 2015 study by Oettingen and colleagues, participants who had mentally contrasted reported being more successful at managing their time. We fail to consider alternatives.

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‘Autism Is Not a Spell That Gets Lifted—It’s a Way of Being’

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During the Night of Too Many Stars autism fundraiser in March 2015, 24-year-old Owen Suskind dressed in gray slacks and a V-neck sweater hurried onstage, clearly excited to meet his idol—and not at all self-conscious about it. He learned to work the remote control and would rewind and rewatch certain scenes. Hello, Gilbert!”

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When It Comes to Pleasing Difficult Clients, Sometimes It’s Better to Be Fired

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Jane was referred to me by a trusted friend who had done business with her previously. Now, as a writer, I can tell you that this isn’t all that unusual—sometimes it takes a while to really learn someone’s voice and style. This article was published in December 2015 and has been updated. The challenge of customer satisfaction.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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You’ll want a virtual assistant with three to five years of experience and references, Hecht says, continuing that you should “talk to references in businesses or industries that are similar to yours.” This article was published in February 2015 and has been updated. What about the confidentiality of your business information?

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