Small Business Labs

MAY 20, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Great Quote on Consumer Versus Business Social Media | Main | The Small Business Side of Maker Faire » May 20, 2010 Is Corporate Social Media Sales Media?   People use social media for social reasons; companies use social media for sales. 

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Coworking spaces can produce significant social impact by building community, nurturing social entrepreneurs, and promoting partnerships and innovation. Connect them with potential investors and partners through pitch events or networking opportunities. We live in a world that’s hungry for meaning.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

You may think that only solopreneurs or social media influencers require a personal brand. As you define your personal brand, survey your competition. If you have someone’s interest that far, then each additional post or other bit of media should add to that branded story. Survey your digital presence.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Upwork’s 2023 Freelance Forward survey also showed that 47% of freelancers (roughly 30 million people) provide services such as IT, computer programming, marketing and business consulting. Words of advice: “Get experience however you can,” says Christina Catania, freelancer and founder of Burro Social Co. workforce and adding $1.27

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Early in his career and looking to supplement his work as a professional athlete, Goetschel joined a company with a network marketing business model and discovered that the business, in his opinion, was built around an antiquated system. Then he read the graduates’ exit surveys. The next problem?

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Surveys used to calculate your net promoter score can help you address pressing customer service issues you didn’t know existed. Companies often place customer service representatives in one silo and their social media managers in another. Yet social media is an integral part of customer service. Never a complaint.

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JULY 3, 2024

Here’s what it taught me about B2B sales…” The post came to me as a Facebook screenshot with the caption, “Meanwhile on LinkedIn” and I had to look it up immediately because I had never seen a post that was so on brand for the popular professional networking site. People don’t need to know as much about the event.

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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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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Palo Alto Networks Mission Palo Alto Networks , an IT security company, has partnered with Modern Health to give employees and their eligible dependents access to counseling and mental health resources through an employee assistance program. Here are the companies pushing toward change in mental health in 2024.

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Tips From T. Marie

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to a PwC survey, 87% of consumers stated that trust is a deciding factor in their purchasing decisions. Showcase Your Knowledge and Passion: Use your website, blog, or social media to share valuable insights into your industry. That’s a number too significant to ignore!

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JUNE 29, 2023

Embrace social media : Extend a warm welcome to new members not only through in-house digital announcements but also by showcasing their arrival on social media platforms. In today’s digital age, social media platforms play a significant role in shaping brand perception.

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MAY 14, 2025

A survey from CareerExplorer shows that data scientists rate their career happiness at 3.3/5, Marketing Specialist One survey showed that 88% of marketing professionals work in companies that offer remote work and flexible work hours. Leverage Personal Connections Networking isn’t just about collecting LinkedIn connections.

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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. Nextdoor Sometimes the best friends are closer than you think—as illustrated by Nextdoor , an app developed for hyperlocal networking among neighbors. They helped around the house to aid with the new arrival.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

You need to actually get out there and hear people, whether through interviews or surveys or combing through product reviews or forums. “It Launch a survey. Create a five-question survey and put it in front of your ideal audience. I still survey my audience regularly so I can know what they want, not assume.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 24, 2010

   As part of this research, SNCR is doing a survey on this topic. If you are involved in the strategy or tactics related to the use of online video for your organization, please help out by taking a short survey.    Click Here to Take the Survey.   Click Here to Take the Survey.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Aside from the network, what have been your career highlights to date? I would also recommend joining a local PA network. This will mean that you get to meet other PA’s from all sectors and you will be able to network and develop. About the network…. What made you decide to set up the network?

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 15, 2011

Network Solutions recently released its 2010 State of Small Business report and it has lots of interesting information, including data on social media usage by small businesses.   You may wonder why this survey shows lower social media usage than other surveys? . 

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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. A Future Forum survey reveals that 43% of middle managers are experiencing burnout, which is more than any other worker group. Consequently, 74% of U.S.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 1, 2011

The blog post I found most interesting shows that Facebook is the preferred social media network small businesses want their suppliers to use to communicate with them.    The chart below is from the ECSB blog post on this topic and based on a January survey.  communicating directly with you)?

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JULY 31, 2023

While the reality of life must allow for social pain on a personal level, employees are not tolerating the pain in the workplace. In its Great Attrition survey, McKinsey identified that 51% of employees who left their job in the last six months did so because they lacked a sense of belonging.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Sixty-five percent of the companies surveyed anticipate increases in meeting spending in 2023, with 10% saying the increase will be more than 11%. At this year’s event, CES welcomed nearly 120,000 attendees from around the world and offered massive visibility (print and social media) to its exhibitors and presenters.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Actively participating in local chambers of commerce and business networking groups, such as Business Network International (BNI) , provides invaluable opportunities to connect with other business owners and community members, creating relationships that extend beyond business transactions.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Ardent Partners chart below from the article shows survey data on this shift. Social Media and Social Networks  Social media and social networks are expected to grow by 60 percent over the next two years. This source of talent is something that is already known to employers.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Coworking Facilities » September 13, 2010 State of Small Business Tweet Chat on Wednesday Wave IV of the Network Solutions Small Business Success Index was released today.    I will be participating in a Tweet Chat discussing the survey results this wednesday (September 15th) from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET. 

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Virtual Moxie

AUGUST 2, 2011

Today, I want to tell you about the Social Buzz Club. I know bunches of you are managing the Social Media presence of your clients, and are growing ever more savvy in your own use of Social Media. don't understand internet marketing, won't learn social media, and don't have a clue about search engine optimization.

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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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Office Dynamics

JULY 11, 2013

OfficeTime surveyed more than six hundred people to determine the biggest office productivity killers. Web surfing took the number two spot, as 80 percent of the people surveyed reported spending more than two hours per day on this activity. Social networking is fun, but it won''t boost your office productivity.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 12, 2015

Technology now allows individuals easier access to new opportunities and recruitment agencies are much more adapt at targeting the right candidates through social media and networking websites. Assistant networking and events. Last year saw a variety of networking events and conferences for assistants. Recognition.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Out-of-network coverage : Some plans restrict which providers you can use, so check if provider choice is flexible. Deductibles and premiums : Understand the balance between monthly premiums and deductibles—low premiums might mean higher costs during emergency or specialist visits.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Today, you can see content on: Use of Time Recycling & Time Management Social Media E-mail Use of Time How and Why to Stop Multi-Tasking - [link] - Peter Bregman writes an excellent article about multi-tasking.  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 5, 2010

  Key quote from the survey results: Among professionals who plan to work past the traditional retirement age, strong majorities in all generations cited the past recession as an important factor in their decision.    The survey covers generational attitudes in the workplace and looks at Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. . 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 19, 2016

In fact, weak tie impacts are likely even stronger due the Internet and social media. Key quote: But over and over again, studies and surveys show us that "weak connections" are key to getting the job of your dreams—not the strong ties that everyone places so much weight on. The main reason is simply size.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Last month T-Mobile, as part of their ‘ Business Sense ’ campaign, carried out a survey on business growth, via the social networking site, Linked In. Potential customers trust other customers, and many turn to Social Media to engage with previous users of services. Make sure your business is there!

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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? There are a couple ways to go about this.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 3, 2016

Social Media and online networking. Last week I created a survey to find out about the challenges assistants are facing today. Inbox Management. Diary Management. Minute taking. Organising boards and Committee papers. Online meetings. Venues and room bookings. Table planning. The Big Questions.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 4, 2013

Social Media. Assistants should see the influence social media can have on all aspects of their professional life. In previous years assistants have not seen the point of personal branding and networking but as our roles diversify we will embrace online networking and social media.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Go into LinkedIn and network with like-minded colleagues. Use your social media platforms. Use that to your advantage by not just having a Facebook page but sending out questions and surveys to get people to interact with you. So, look into publications that do stories on eco-friendly businesses.

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