AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Survey Says: It's Summer. Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/21/survey-says-its-summer-do-you-know-where-your-employees-are/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

No, it's not your imagination. Employees are a lot more likely to call in "sick" during nice weather, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Deskwantedmanaging employeesNingRieva Lesonskysick dayssick timesolo entrepreneursstarting a social networkSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-07-21T18:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity.

 

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]]>Anthony WeinerBusiness TrendsFacebookLinkedInRieva Lesonskysocial mediasocial media policiesTwitterWeiner scandalWeinergateRieva Lesonsky2011-07-12T17:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Americans Would Give Up Sex to Avoid PowerPoint Presentationshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/05/survey-says-americans-would-give-up-sex-to-avoid-powerpoint-pre/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

A new survey reveals just how much people hate sitting through boring work presentations.

 

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]]>business presentationsBusiness TrendsmarketingMicrosoft PowerPoint. presentationsmomsmoms shoppingRieva Lesonskystarting a businessstartupRieva Lesonsky2011-07-05T19:00:00+00:00Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons.

 

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]]>accepting credit cardsBusiness Trendscash businesscredit card feescredit cardsretailretailerssmall business credit cardsswipe feesJulia L. Rogers2011-06-29T12:30:00+00:00Survey Says: What Is the Most Annoying Office Behavior?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/28/survey-says-what-is-the-most-annoying-office-behavior/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/28/survey-says-what-is-the-most-annoying-office-behavior/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/28/survey-says-what-is-the-most-annoying-office-behavior/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

In a new survey, bosses open up about what employee habits drive them crazy.

 

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]]>Business Trendscouponsemployee benefitsflextimeHRhuman resourcesmanagementoffice behavioronline couponsonline dealsRieva LesonskyRieva Lesonsky2011-06-28T13:00:00+00:00Survey Says: That E-Mail Just Cost You $10,000http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/survey-says-that-e-mail-just-cost-you-10-000/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The growing number of digital distractions are having a big affect on workplace productivity, according to a new study.

 

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]]>Business Trendse-mailFacebookIT securityPRpublic relationsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysTwitterRieva Lesonsky2011-06-21T14:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Android appsappsbest appsBlackBerry appsbusiness appsBusiness Trendshiring internsinternsiPhone appsmobile appsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysvacationsRieva Lesonsky2011-06-10T14:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Will Starting a Business Make You Happy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/07/survey-says-will-starting-a-business-make-you-happy/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Despite a tough economy, entrepreneurs remain quite content with their career paths, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>baby boomersboomersbusiness confidencebusiness optimismBusiness TrendsCFOsplanning retirementretirementRieva Lesonskystarting a businessSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-06-07T14:30:00+00:00Survey Says: It's Getting Cloudy Out Therehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Business Trendscloud computingcloud serverconsumer spendinge-mail marketinggas pricesmarketingonline marketingRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricessocial media marketingSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-31T14:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What Are the Biggest Workplace Concerns?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/23/survey-says-what-are-the-biggest-workplace-concerns/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/23/survey-says-what-are-the-biggest-workplace-concerns/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/23/survey-says-what-are-the-biggest-workplace-concerns/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Money troubles, performance reviews and physical appearance rank high on employees' lists, according to new surveys.

 

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]]>Business Trendsemployee retentionemployee reviewsemployee satisfactionemployeesHRpersonal financeproductivityRieva LesonskySurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-23T18:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Want Less Facebook, More Face Time? You're Not Alonehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/20/survey-says-want-less-facebook-more-face-time-youre-not-alon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/20/survey-says-want-less-facebook-more-face-time-youre-not-alon/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/20/survey-says-want-less-facebook-more-face-time-youre-not-alon/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ninety-seven percent of business travelers rate face-to-face interaction as the most important factor in their relationships with clients.

 

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]]>business travelBusiness Trendsclient relationshipscustomer satisfaction surveysRieva LesonskySurvey Saysunread emailsRieva Lesonsky2011-05-20T10:00:00+00:00High Gas Prices: Who are the Biggest Winners and Losers?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Small-business owners speak out about how gas prices are affecting their bottom line. Who's getting hit hardest ... and who's actually benefiting?

 

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]]>Business Trendscoping with gas pricesgas prices losersgas prices winnerssmall business gas pricesJulia L. Rogers and Geoff Williams2011-05-17T18:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Business Trendscommutingdaily deal e-mailsdaily deal sitesdaily dealsgasgas pricesgoing greengreengreen businessRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricesSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-16T16:00:00+00:005 Things You Can Learn from Warren Buffetthttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/5-things-you-can-learn-from-warren-buffett/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/5-things-you-can-learn-from-warren-buffett/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/5-things-you-can-learn-from-warren-buffett/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

The "Oracle of Omaha" has plenty of advice to impart to entrepreneurs and investors alike. Clint Greenleaf, the founder and CEO of Greenleaf Book Group and a member of our Board of Directors, shares some takeaways from the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting.

 

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]]>Berkshire HathawayBerkshire Hathaway meetingBoard of DirectorsCharlie MungerClint GreenleafDavid Sokolinvestinginvestment tipsWarren Buffett investingClint Greenleaf2011-05-06T13:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What's Your Formula for Success?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

New surveys reveal how many business owners have mantras, what it takes to convert leads into sales and why you may be a victim of bank fraud.

 

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]]>Amex OPENbank fraudbank scamsbusiness mantraBusiness TrendsHarvard Business Reviewonline bankingRieva Lesonskyrunning a businesssales leadssales tipsstarting a businessSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-02T14:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What's the Secret to Office Productivity? Free Foodhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/25/survey-says-whats-the-secret-to-office-productivity-free-food/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/25/survey-says-whats-the-secret-to-office-productivity-free-food/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/25/survey-says-whats-the-secret-to-office-productivity-free-food/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

More than half of employees say a well-stocked kitchen would make them more productive at work, according to a new survey. Employers, take notice.

 

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]]>Business Trendscoffee breaksElanceemployee productivityHRhuman resourcesjobsjobs abroadKelly ServicesmanagementproductivityRieva LesonskyStaplesSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-25T16:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What Role Do Women-Owned Businesses Play in the Economy?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/survey-says-what-role-do-women-owned-businesses-play-in-the-eco/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than the general population and now account for nearly a third of all businesses, according to a new report.

 

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]]>American ExpressAmerican Express OPENAmexAmex OPENBusiness TrendsRieva Lesonskystarting a businessSurvey Sayswomen entrepreneurswomen in businesswomen in business statisticswomen-owned businessesRieva Lesonsky2011-04-18T16:30:00+00:00Survey Says: What Snoop Dogg Can Teach You About Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/14/survey-says-what-snoop-dogg-can-teach-you-about-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/14/survey-says-what-snoop-dogg-can-teach-you-about-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/14/survey-says-what-snoop-dogg-can-teach-you-about-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Entrepreneurs are feeling plenty of ups and downs these days, according to new surveys.

 

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]]>BizBuySellBizBuySell.combuying a businessCitibankconsumer optimismconsumer spendingDiscovereconomic outlookRieva Lesonskyselling a businesssmall business optimismsmall business outlookSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-14T19:30:00+00:00Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroomhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

More than half of people admit to talking, texting and tweeting while using the bathroom, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>appsbest appsBusiness Trendscell phone surveycell phonescell phones bathroomcloud computingcomputer backupmobilemobile appsmobile phonesRieva Lesonskysoftware backupSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-07T18:00:00+00:00Survey Says: What You Can Learn from the Censushttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/survey-says-what-you-can-learn-from-the-census/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/survey-says-what-you-can-learn-from-the-census/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/survey-says-what-you-can-learn-from-the-census/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

The rapid growth of the U.S. minority population, as reported in the 2010 Census, represents new opportunities for businesses.

 

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]]>2010 CensusAsiansblacksBusiness TrendsCensusCensus minorityCensus populationCensus whiteHispanicsminority populationRieva LesonskySurvey SaysU.S. populationwhitesRieva Lesonsky2011-04-05T18:00:00+00:00