Fewer Americans are working for themselves than did at the turn of the 21st century. That’s true for both people’s primary and secondary jobs, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data indicate. As I have discussed before, self-employment has been on a many-year decline in the United States – a trend that has continued over the ... The post Secondary Self-Employment in Decline appeared first on Small...
Food and cooking, as anyone who glances at TV knows, is hot and Zoe Salmen blogs about the subject on the website of her online store Little & Loved.She says social media allows her to reach her following on a low budget."I try......
The other day someone handed me their business card. My first thought was - they should slap their graphic designer in the head. My next thought was - no. The slap belongs to the person that approved that business card.Why oh why......
Mobile marketing company, Vmob has rounded off a golden week, cinching two awards at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards on Friday.The company collected awards for Best Innovative Hi-Tech Mobile Produ...
New Zealand services sector activity, which accounts for about two thirds of the economy, rose for a second month in April to reach the highest in more than six years, led by new orders and sales.The BNZ-BusinessNZ performance of......
For all their graphical improvements and multimedia functionality, there's one place where Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 are sorely lacking: energy efficiency. This is according to a report released on Thursday from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which found that both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 consume two to three times more electricity than the previous generation...
As the old saying goes, the first rule of real estate is always location, location, location. But if your dream location involves anything other than living in closet with a communal bathroom, then you can most certainly cross these major metros off your list. According to a report from Apartment Guide, which first calculated the national median price of a rental, and then determined how many square...
One word may not seem like much. But when it comes to a brand, it can represent a company’s whole identity. At least that’s the view of Andre Levy, maker of Wild Geese, a small independently-owned brand of Irish whiskey. Levy is taking liquor giant Bacardi to task over its use of the word “untameable” ... The post Small Whiskey Maker Battles Bacardi Over “Untameable”...
Small business owners are almost always underdogs. They deal with competition from companies with much larger budgets and more resources at their disposal. So how can David compete with Goliath? In a recent sit-down with Inc.’s Issie Lapowski, author Malcolm Gladwell explained: “The choice you have as an underdog is: If you’re going to choose ... The post Underdog Businesses Must Work Harder appeared...
You may think that Internet forums have gone the way of the dinosaurs, a product of the early Internet, before sites like Facebook and Twitter came along. But ProBoards.net is looking to disprove that by offering small and medium businesses a monthly branded forum package for $9.99. Called Forums.net, it offers a wide variety of ... The post ProBoards Introduces New Forum Service For Business Use...
Now that the nomination period is over for the 2014 Small Business Book Awards, we’re full swing into the voting period. A few things are different this year. Below are the five things you should know about this year’s awards. 1. Voting Ends May 28 at Midnight So don’t wait around until the last minute. Vote ... The post 5 Things You Need to Know About Voting for the 2014 Small Business...
Eighty two minutes. That’s the average amount of time an American spends on his or her mobile device. The addiction started with “Crackberries” and it’s only gotten more intense. I don’t know about you, but the first thing I ask myself before I walk out the door is “Do I have my phone?” There is a ... The post “Mobile Magic” Gives Insight Into the Mobile Marketing Trend appeared first...
In honor of National Small Business Week, Facebook is highlighting the firsthand stories of small businesses that are using the social network to reach customers. Whether using the site to actually sell products or just to promote, Facebook has changed the way businesses communicate with consumers. How Small Businesses Use Facebook Jewelry Nut Auctions Victoria ... The post How 5 Small Businesses...
It’s time for another installment of the Small Business Trends Community News and Information Roundup. We track important blogs and business communities for the news and topics most important to you. Here’s what’s being discussed: Questions for Your Business Broker (BizListings.com.au) If it ever comes time to sell your business, it’s time to hire a ... The post Business Brokers...
We’re back with another hand-curated events and contests update. Many of these are free or very low cost — and will fit in any small business budget. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar. Featured Events, Contests and Awards Add ... The post Conferences, Webinars, Contests and More for Your Business appeared...
Earlier this week, an explosion at a coal mine in West Virginia killed two, a somber reminder that for too many people, going to work still means risking death. Workplace deaths have fallen dramatically since safety laws were implemented in the 1970s. But in the last few years, the decline has flatlined . Especially in high-fatality industries like mining, construction and oil and gas extraction, job...
(Reuters) - Darden Restaurants Inc said it agreed to sell its Red Lobster seafood chain to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion in cash, defying pressure from an activist investor who opposed plans to shed the struggling chain. Darden's shares were up marginally before the bell. Hedge fund Starboard Value LP had opposed a sale or spinoff of Red Lobster, saying such a move could...
While the subway's arrival may be ambiguous, one thing about your commute is certain: No one wants to talk to each other. In our contemporary culture, the prospect of communicating with -- or even looking at -- a stranger is virtually unbearable. Everyone around us seems to agree by the way they fiddle with their phones, even without a signal underground. It's a sad reality -- our desire to avoid interacting...
When we walk up to introduce ourselves to strangers, we intuitively follow basic cultural rules of politeness. Don't launch into a monologue about yourself. Don't look over their shoulder to see if someone more important is nearby. Don't invade personal space, or you'll be branded as a close talker . On email, though, it's the Wild West. The Internet and social media have made it effortless to contact...
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) , an invite-only organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective , a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. A. Zulily Zulily 's growth since launch has been astounding, and their...