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The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute Identifies Top Trends for Small Business Owners in 2012
SBOs Likely to Encounter Continued Volatility, Tight Lending Practices, Competition from Larger Companies, Negativity Spurred by Election, Trade-offs and Deal-making
December 6, 2011 
The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute Uncovers Radically Shifting Small Business Owners Views on Retirement
Many Expect to Continue Working to Age 70 or Never Retire Others Are Counting on Sale of Business to Fund Their Retirement
June 15, 2011 
Research Finds Small Business Owners Prioritize Software And Company Websites Over Social Media
New Study by The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute Finds Women, Millennials and Companies with 10 or More Employees See Greater Value in “Social” Tools
December 7, 2010 
Most Small Business Owners Anticipate Higher Revenues in 2010 vs. 2009, According to New Study by Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute
Expectations are Highest for Environmental Companies, Healthcare Providers
September 27, 2010 
New Research Identifies Six Dimensions That Characterize Success-Oriented Small Business Owners
Collaboration, Self-fulfillment, Future Focus, Curiosity, Tech Savvy, Action Orientation are Key, According to The Guardian Life Index
June 28, 2010 
Patricia G. Greene, Ph.D., MBA, Named Special Academic Advisor To The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute
The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute today announced that Patricia G. Greene, Ph.D., MBA, will serve as its Special Academic Advisor
June 17, 2010 
New Research Identifies Issues Faced by Small Businesses As Employee Base Increases
Declines in Employee Productivity and Owner's Personal Freedom Balanced by Increased Opportunities for Others, According to The Guardian Life Index
April 14, 2010 
Research Projects Women Small Business Owners Will Create 5+ Million New Jobs By 2018, Transforming Workplace for Millions of Americans
Projection by The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute Based on Rapid Growth of Women-Owned Businesses and Their Inclusive, Horizontal Management Approach
December 17, 2009 
Looking Out 12 to 24 Months, Small Business Owners Say Their Companies Will Emerge Strong from Recession, Leading U.S. to Economic Recovery
Optimism Results from Strong Focus on Customers, Employees, Themselves, According to The Guardian Life Index: What Matters Most to America's Small Business Owners
November 2, 2009