Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Industry clusters are place where there is a concentration of companies and services related to a particular industry.    The best know example is the tech industry cluster in Silicon Valley.      The chart below shows PWC's 2040 forecast of the largest clusters by industry.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Increase in Unemployment Rate Good News | Main | 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 » May 10, 2010 Disruption and the Analyst Industry I signed up for GigaOm Pro  recently.    It costs $79 a year to subscribe. . 

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MAY 11, 2022

Prominently display testimonials from happy customers, praise from experts in your industry, press mentions, social media followings (such as the number of Twitter followers) or awards. Offer something enticing while also positioning yourself as an expert in your industry. Checklist: People love lists.

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MAY 22, 2024

We traveled, bought a Jet Ski, joined a volleyball league, threw parties and regularly met friends for dinner and drinks. I love helping “newbies”—and that doesn’t just mean the younger generation; many people are switching jobs and even industries—multiple times in their careers. I wanted the “security” of a job.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

They serve a mix of industries, including retail, healthcare, insurance, travel & hospitality and others. Many are parents or care givers and about 1 in 5 are semi-retired. One of their key selling points is the skill of their agents. In particular, Liveop agents like the ability to work at home and choose their hours.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 12, 2018

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Changing career field.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It’s part of my job,” she says—a part she spends about 100 hours and $3,000 to $5,000 on each year as she takes seminars and travels to conferences. Plus, if your industry hits the skids, you’d better have some options. Three times a week we received clearly-worded challenges in topics such as “tidy code” and “retired tags to avoid.”

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nirit highlighted historical patterns, from the Industrial Revolution to modern-day Japan’s intense work culture, to show how societal definitions of productivity and success vary. And the whole idea of the eight hour, you know, workday is an industrial revolution kind of concept that talked about unionism. Her advice?

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Allwork

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. Jo Meunier [00:03:58] Right, okay, thank you for that.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

Bush was raised in Los Angeles, where we’re gathered today, sitting across from each other in a sun-dappled industrial loft. The pair met the old-fashioned way—at least for philanthropically minded women in the entertainment industry in the pre-social media era. She’d arrived a little late, and she asked to borrow Bush’s notes. (It

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Truth be told, I had no intention when I first returned to the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom of working for the rest of my life or until heaven forbid, retirement. But as it turns out, that’s exactly what I did. . Most importantly, their attention to detail is second to none.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 5, 2023

A new poll of people aged between 35 and 55 suggests that most workers expect to retire at around 62 years old, four years earlier than the UK state pension age of 66. It surveyed employees aged 35-55 working in seven industry sectors across the UK.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

For many years, health and retirement were the crux of employee benefits packages. Climate-friendly travel Who doesn’t love extra time off work? More companies are now offering additional paid leave for employees who choose climate-friendly vacation options, such as traveling by train or using electric vehicles instead of flying.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 21, 2010

The article suggests this industry consolation will lead to "architectural mediocrity" and less innovation. .    Industry analysts are upping their app revenue forecasts almost monthly.  A   There are thousands of new, small "apps" companies  generating real revenue. 

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 5, 2023

Molly Denham spent 22 years as an administrative specialist in the US Air Force, working at every level and traveling all around the world. Following her retirement from military Service, she started a one-woman business providing virtual administrative support to retired General Officers and independent consultants in the defense industry.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 17, 2010

This is not a new idea.    Academics and others across a variety of disciplines have been discussing related issues for many years.  Regular   Regular readers of Smallbizlabs may remember our post, The End of Men , which provides a small business perspective on these trends.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 22, 2010

 Venture Capital Acts its Age from  Knowledge at Wharton is a good summary of the issues facing the venture capital industry. Nothing really new here - the travails of the VC industry are widely reported.    But this is one of the best short summaries I've seen. Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 2, 2010

  This partnership highlights a trend we posted on last week - the growing role hackerspaces and industrial coworking facilities  are playing as shared work environments for entrepreneurs and inventors.    This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 12, 2010

  The awards are given to customer relationship management (CRM) industry leaders and includes both people and companies.  Each of these properties is designed to serve customer-centric business initiatives, and leaders who recognize CRM as a key strategy for creating enhanced customer value in any industry. you think so?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Tim Berrys Baby Boomer Un-Retirement - Part 2 | Main | Free Webinar: Using Twitter to Grow Your Business » June 19, 2010 The Female Economy Following on the heels of The End of Men is the female economy.  This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement | Main | Data and Analytics Help Macys Go Local » October 01, 2010 A Detailed Look at U.S. Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More. View an alternate.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 8, 2014

Practically Perfect PA has lots and lots planned for 2014 which I will share with you over the next few weeks but in the mean time let’s have a look at what our industry can expect this year. Technology really does touch every part of our role in 2014, particularly when it comes to arranging travel for our assistants.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « The Small Business Recession Not Over | Main | Wealthy Planning on Working in Retirement » September 29, 2010 The Future Job Thats Here Today I've been a regular reader of Popular Science since junior high and have always enjoyed their visions of the future. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 23, 2010

  These are stainless steel "industrial facilities" on wheels that bring a butcher and federal meat inspector to small farms.    There are only 1051 licensed slaughterhouses in the U.S.    Mobile slaughterhouses make this easier and more efficient. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Yahoo CEO on Local Content | Main | Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement » June 30, 2010 Wisconsin, Illinois Companies Feeling the Recovery The QPS Employment Group is a staffing and recruiting firm operating in Wisconsin and Illinois.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

  We also found 28 shared "industrial coworking" facilities that met our coworking list requirements.    Tech Shop is a good example of an industrial coworking facility.  .  As of the end of August, we found 226 office-based coworking facilities in operation in the U.S. 

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 29, 2010

.  Lightweight technologies are enabling small businesses, and even individuals, to participate in industries that used to only be available to large corporations.    Consider the impact of PC-based desktop publishing on the printing industry.    This is not as scary as it sounds. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 5, 2010

social networking sites play a major role in the web marketing industry. many used facebok.coz they have fun and more game. Posted by: Medical Advice | May 05, 2010 at 09:46 AM yes. As there are so many social networking sites available on the web in those their are only a few that gained more publicity. like Facebook, Myspace etc.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Key quote: While global players like industrial conglomerate 3M Co. The article looks at how companies with a large exposure to international markets are faring versus companies that are dependent on the US.  and burger giant McDonald's Corp. market are hemmed in by recession-scarred consumers who are hesitant to spend.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It’s a smart idea to choose someone who is familiar with your industry or has worked with freelancers before. The IRS also offers free filing programs if you don’t want to buy software. Many freelancers choose to work with accountants or tax advisers. Ultimately, work with somebody you feel comfortable with.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 19, 2010

This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

MAY 27, 2010

Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More. Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Inc. These women, who have been living or contributing at a subsistence level, are now entering the mainstream for the first time. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

  But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland.    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

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « PWCs 2040 Industry Cluster Forecast | Main | Gartners Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies » October 07, 2010 Newsweek Sold for $1 The Washington Post disclosed they sold Newsweek for $1.   Actually, they sold it for a lot less than $1.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 12, 2010

  Future reports will provide deeper dives and industry specfic outlooks.  .  Intuit is releasing this report so their customers, partners and others can use this information to inform their strategic thinking and business planning.  This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures | Main | Why Global Poverty is Declining » October 22, 2010 Gartners Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2011 Is it just me, or is it too early for 2011 top trends lists? Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

.  The growth of contingent workers will: Provide more part-time and freelance job opportunities for older workers not ready for traditional retirement Shift where and how we work, with the home and 3rd places like coworking facilities becoming more important work places. Reduce employment security. View an alternate.

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