It Figures 07/05 Firing employees for blogs, working outside the office and more

Jul 1, 2005

Small-business owners spend

27% of

their time working outside their offices.

Statistic Source:"The HP 2005 Small Business Survey"

72%

say what they like most about being a small-business owner iscontributing to the local community.

Statistic Source:"The HP 2005 Small Business Survey"

25% of

survey respondents say it's acceptable to fire an employeebecause of something he or she posted on a blog.

Statistic Source:"Hostway Blog Survey"

An estimated

10% of

retail sales will occur online by 2008.

Statistic Source:Infosoft Research

61% of

U.S. executives say Spanish is the most useful second language inbusiness.

Statistic Source:TheLadders.com

21% of

U.S. adults have formulated a business plan.

Statistic Source:Register.com survey by Harris Interactive

Where do small-business owners seekadvice?
Individual mentors Social networks Trade associations Business advisors Internet Chambers of commerce	52% 51% 44% 36% 31% 27%

The business skills BIZ Experiencess would mostlike to improve:
Customer service Marketing Financial planning Decision making Negotiations HR	71% 67% 49% 45% 42% 29%

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