2010 Trends

 

Health Insurance Costs Rise—But Workers’ Costs Rise More

Health insurance is on my mind right now because my company is reviewing its policy options. Our premiums are about to rise, and like most small businesses, we’re watching every penny, so we’re trying to figure out where to cut back. A new study from The Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health…

 

 

Five Green Business Trends For 2010

Small businesses are no longer cutting edge by calling themselves “green.” Big corporations like Wal-Mart and Nike down to the corner café are cultivating a greener image as consumer demand for environmentally responsible products and operations quickly goes mainstream. What this…

10 Small Business Trends and Opportunities

What are some of the key trends affecting small businesses?  And more importantly, what do these trends mean and what kind of opportunities will they lead to for your business? These are the questions we answered in a recent webinar I hosted for the Intuit Community. I was joined by a special…

Pet Industry Trends for 2010

Surprise, surprise – the impact of the recession on consumer spending and attitudes will continue to dominate economics for pet-related small businesses in 2010. It has long been thought that pet-related spending is recession proof and 2009 certainly tested that theory. As a result, I think…

Top Microbusiness Opportunities for 2010

From what I’ve been hearing, a sizable number of folks are looking forward to 2010 – operating on the theory that, at this point, there’s pretty much nowhere to go but up. Given how much of the U.S. economy’s unexpected third quarter growth in 2009 was fueled by the Cash for…

10 Predictions, Forecasts and Trends That Will Shape Our Global Small Business World In 2010

The Best Is Yet To Come Wake up, world, to today’s way of doing business. This is no time to hide behind a rock and think you have every good reason not to produce results in 2010. Guess again. All vital signs on globalization indicate that the best is yet to come. How so? For one, longevity.…

Public Relations Trends for 2010

PR is one of the industries that’s taken an alleged “hit” in the last year due to the advent of social media. But I, like many, believe social media is just a new tool that’s making PR more effective – and weeding out the truly great PR executives from the…

2010 Rural Small Business Trends

If you live in Luling, Texas, (population 5080) you don’t need another list of the top trends for big city dwellers. You want to know what’s happening in the small towns. It’s different. You’re more worried about the Citizens State Bank, than Citibank. With those differences…

10 Must-Have Small Business iPhone Apps for a Productive 2010

The iPhone is not just for fun – it’s also a great tool for small business. You can keep track of your customers, finances, and projects, and stay connected to the office no matter where you are. Here is a starter list of must-have apps for business: Track your expenses with the…

7 Green Business Resolutions for 2010

Being an eco-conscious business is no longer just something that’s the right thing to do – it makes financial sense. Environmental policy and energy efficiency are priorities of the Obama administration, so businesses that don’t take voluntary steps to reduce their carbon…

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