Social Networks Play a Major Part in How We Get News [STATS]
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It’s a wonder how I get any work done.
This is an interesting development in the world of temporary and contract workers. Bear in mind, once you become a W-2 that changes the composition of your business as a self-employed individual. Examine the pluses and minuses before making a switch like this.
Outsourcing Firm’s Latest Offering: Health Insurance – BusinessWeek
Exclusive: How Google’s Algorithm Rules the Web | Magazine
After reading this article I learned a little about how Google works. The article is long but worth your time if you are interested in this kind of stuff.
More archipods = less demand for office space too.
Calculated Risk: AIA: Architecture Billings Index Shows Contraction in January
archipod Check out the latest and greatest setup for remote underwriting.
A hat tip to Guy Kawasaki who sent a tweet about this new form of a home office. Can you picture one of these in your backyard?
I want one but I’m pretty certain the purchase will not be approved by she who must be obeyed.
Follow the link to CSMonitor.com where you can find a link to download the entire report.
Another view of small business owners’ thinking / The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com
Those entrepreneurs who have been able to make the hard decisions and get back to their bootstrapping roots have survived the first phase of the recession. While Wall Street seems to be trying to convince themselves that a recovery is around the corner, every indication is that we will be facing a prolonged period of high unemployment with a possibility of a double-dip downturn and significant inflation.
Metlife Mature Market Instute: Demographic Profiles | insureintell.com
Follow the links to download this document.
Four Innovation Lessons from Anheuser-Busch – Scott Anthony – Harvard Business Review
Refreshingly simple, clear, and concise.
Adapting to your business and executing well. That’s the hard part.
MIB: Life Activity Increases – Distribution – Life and Health Insurance News
Yesterday I had a nice conversation with a recruiter friend. Search activity is up and increasing weekly. The first talent spots to get filled are in sales and marketing. Support positions will follow. If you’re an underwriter, hang in there. The turnaround is coming.
lifeunderwriter.net 
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