Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

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We believe there are only travelers. So I’ve been traveling between two locations to work and I think two, three work locations a day or a week, that is the norm. What you mentioned about that, we call it debscation, where you say, hey, that intersection between traveling and work. That is really the fundamental change.

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But although these new nomad visas are an exciting development, Jessica Esa, founder of the remote work website Nomad Finance and Freedom , says there’s more to adopting the nomad lifestyle than getting your paperwork in place. And Esa adds that the villages are enticing for a reason you might not expect from this group of traveling workers.

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JULY 6, 2010

 discusses the increasing and hidden costs of manufacturing in China, resulting in manufacturing in the U.S. becoming more cost effective. The article also points out that in addition to rising costs, there are also cash flow disadvantages associated with the use of Chinese manufacturers.  manufacturers. 

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

.  According to the article, outsoucing to rural areas is price competitive with sending work overseas once you add in all the administrative and management costs.  But with costs doing business overseas continuing to rise - especially in China and India - there will be more opportunities for rural outsourcing. 

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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.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

  Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland.    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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Cloud computing lowers capital cost requirements, turns fixed costs into variable costs and provides small businesses the ability to easily scale their business up, and down, with demand.    It is a game changer for many businesses. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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AUGUST 23, 2010

  Posted by Steve on August 23, 2010 at 01:00 AM in finance | Permalink TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Growth of Private Company Stock Exchanges : Comments You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. .

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AUGUST 23, 2010

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 7, 2010

  Space is generally limited and costs low.    Freelance Camp SF cost $30 and sold out.  .  Content is provided by participants and the day consists of sessions proposed by attendees with the schedule created on site the morning of the event.   There were about 80 attendees. 

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Employees and employers are weighing the costs of commuting against the benefits of in-person work, with many finding that the expenses and time associated with commuting need to be balanced by other compensations. Beyond the one-to-one comparison to the financial cost of commuting, food brings people together.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

  Add in excellent universities and low business costs, and it is easy to see why technology firms are thriving there. "  He was joking of course, but it did make me realize a lot of folks are unaware of the interesting technology activities going on in the midwest.  So take some time to read Silicon Prairie News. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 26, 2010

  These firms do not need or want to incur the costs associated with traditional office space.  both of these seem great, particularly for freelancers or those who travel frequently for work as sometimes being alone can really stifle your motivation or creativity. .    An example is Parisoma. 

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Education Driving the She-conomy | Main | Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures » October 19, 2010 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession Large corporations are recovering from the recession and seeing sales increases. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

  ooShirts outsources almost everything and is tightly focused on keeping costs to a bare minimum.  Be careful not to co-mingle the term "lean startup" with low-cost or cheap. As meant by Eric Reis and Steve Blank, "lean startup" is not about cost.

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MAY 11, 2010

  Key quote from the article: "The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service. .    Key quote from the article: "The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

We will keep costs low and fingers crossed. Glad to see you are sharing your wisdom regarding startups. Chuck and I are having fun trying to make 99cent aps into a viable business to put dinner on the table. Thanks for doing your blog! Web/Tech women work/life balance

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

  But their prices have fallen substantially over the last few years and low end professional 3D printers cost less than $5,000.  Hewlett-Packard last month released its first mass-market 3D printer, Designjet, costing around £15,000, and is targeting designers, who can use it to create models or prototypes.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Posted by: Vic Torgeson | June 02, 2010 at 06:27 AM Technology and managing it effectively and cost effectively has become a key consideration for doing business. Gone are the decades of relying for a "war" to stimulate the economy.we are technology driven,,,and all funds should be put toward that means.

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MAY 4, 2010

  For example, a recent San Francisco Groupon offer was $50 for a child photography session normally costing $295. .  Groupon subscribers get emails with deal offers from local businesses.    The deals are generally discounted.    The question this begs is why aren't local newspapers doing this?

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  Browsing is quick and easy and the iPad has replaced my notebook for use in meetings and local travel.    But on overnight trips or longer, I leave my iPad at home and take my notebook.    I also rarely use the iPad while at my desk.    The reason is simple. 

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Think of the motor industry. Concentrate on your business, not your office.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 27, 2010

TED costs thousands of dollars to attend, but they make the talks available for free on their website.  Speaking at TED is now considered a top honor and those that get to do it spend weeks preparing their presentations, which are called TED Talks.    Since all TED talks are interesting, so is this list.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

  They've also improved productivity through costs cutting, reductions in staff and automation. Large companies are doing well because of their exposure to stronger international markets and better access to credit and government stimulus spending.  They've Small businesses are not doing nearly as well. 

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Small Business Labs

JULY 21, 2010

  the growing number of useful, low cost business applications for smartphones.  .  While reading 2D and 3D barcodes is probably the most common smartphone camera data entry use, the number of data entry uses are expanding rapidly.    It's also kinda fun to use.    And it is only $10.00. 

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MARCH 22, 2012

It is a nightmare, especially if they travel abroad a lot and have loads of foreign currency in addition to the receipts and credit card statements. If it is difficult for you to argue the case with your manager ask the finance team to investigate it and go back to your boss directly. So how do you slimline this process?

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Lower the costs of starting and operating a small business. .  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.

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JUNE 14, 2010

  He also said his accountant estimated he broke even on their service before accounting for health care costs.  .  He said they saved him a lot of administrative time and effort.    The estimated health care savings were $500 per month.    He was very pleased with MBO. 

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider…. 24 hour assistance.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider…. 24 hour assistance.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Booking business travel is a core part of our role so working with a good travel management company can save us so much time and ultimately our organisation money! I’ve asked Travel Professionals to give us a bit more understanding on what we should expect from our business travel provider…. 24 hour assistance.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 3, 2010

  While everyone focuses on the lower cost of contingent workers, we believe the increased business flexibility they provide is at least an equally important driver.  Web/Tech women work/life balance

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Build your own network!

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JUNE 6, 2013

People say they love teaching yoga so they want to open their own yoga studio, but when you do that it really means you’ve become an entrepreneur/business owner and you now have to manage all the marketing, operations, finances, HR, and legal aspects of your business either alone or be in charge of those who do instead of teaching yoga.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? This whole process began with the “Industrial Revolution&# some 150 years ago.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

  The name comes from the strategy dandelions employ to survive and thrive - they release lots of low cost seeds that spread to many places.  .  During the session Jeremy Epstein from Never Stop Marketing presented his Dandelion Marketing concept, which I really liked.  Based on my backyard, this method works. 

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