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• What Do Office Supplies Say About Your Enterprise & Employees?

  More small business employees are willing to spend personal money on office supplies and accessories that reflect their style and taste according to a new study out today. A scientific survey of over a thousand working adults reveals many workers believe a few stylish office accessories can have more impact than the latest fashion or business attire according to the M by Staples national survey. The online survey of workers who have their own dedicated workspace found more than half of workers reported that having stylish office supplies gets them noticed in the workplace. In addition, 81 percent of respondents indicated an increase in productivity when they are more organized and carry business tools that allow them to showcase their personality. Further, more than one-third of respondents believe having stylish office supplies is likely to lead to promotions and opportunities for advancement. The survey was conducted in association with the official launch of the new M by Staples collection of journals, notebooks, file folders, stationery, and business essentials such as binder clips, magnets and push pins Other findings include: When asked what is noticed first in business meetings, 82 percent of respondents first notice an office supply item such as a stylish journal, chic notebook, file folders, and pens, versus someone's shoes (18 percent). While U.S. workers agree that success is a matter of hard work (92 percent), a vast majority agree that success is also linked to perceptions created in the workplace (76 percent). More than half (51 percent) of U.S. workers believe dressing in business attire has no affect on their level of productivity according to the research from Staples. ... Posted May 12 2008, 06:35 PM by Danita Blackwood with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: marketing trends, great opportunity for entrepreneurs, encourage businesses to buy new equipment this year, employers, Staples, office supplies & accessories, expensive shoes, stylish office supplies, pens

• Going Green Pays Off For Small Firms In More Ways Than One

  My community held an eco-friendly fair this weekend as part of the observance of Earth Month. I think because Earth Day was on a Tuesday this year, this weekend festival allowed more families to attend. There were a lot of activities for the youngsters including crafts from recycled items and interactive lessons on the importance of green space. Small business was well represented too, offering a wide variety of eco-friendly products, services and solutions. ... Posted Apr 27 2008, 12:16 AM by Danita Blackwood with | with no comments Filed under: energy smart improvements, Earth Month, great opportunity for entrepreneurs, going green, recycling bins, eco-friendly fair, successful green small businesses, organic cotton and hemp apparel, home furnishings gifts, rain barrels, bedding, house wares from recycled materials, solar ovens and other renewable energy products, rugs, composting supplies

• Win a $100,000 Small Business Makeover

  A slowing economy, lending crisis, and rising prices, have been unnerving. But there is some good news about the U-S economy: small business! The entrepreneurial spirit of America is robust and strong with small business representing more than 99% of all employers according to latest federal research. So it is no surprise, small firms are creating the bulk of the new jobs in this country. In fact, small business produces roughly half of the private Gross Domestic Product and created more jobs last year than medium and large-sized businesses combined! If American small businesses were a separate economy, it would be the world's third-largest, trailing only the U.S. as a whole and Japan! Small business creates 80 percent of all new jobs in America and that it is why these small businesses are a bright spot in the U-S economy. Small business has generated sixty to eighty percent of net new jobs annually over the last decade. A national observance is coming up in a few days to celebrate small firms and bringing a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. It is National Small Business Week. These entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and work hard--- have a chance to win a $100,000 makeover complements of SBTV.com, Sam’s Club and The National Federation of Independent Business during Small Business Week, April 21-25. The makeover includes up to $25,000 in cash, merchandise and supplies from Sam’s Club, mentoring from SBTV.com experts, and a lifetime membership to NFIB, as well as a trip to Washington DC for NFIB’s Small Business Summit June 8-11th. No purchase in necessary to enter or win the contest, for details visit www.sbtv.com and click on the $100,000 small business makeover logo. ... Posted Apr 09 2008, 12:22 AM by Danita Blackwood with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: sbtv.com, $100, great opportunity for entrepreneurs, Business Center, Win $100, Sam's Club, NFIB, 000 small business makeover, save money National Small Business Week, elebrate small firms