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About Emergent Research

Steve King and Carolyn Ockels are partners at Emergent Research, a consulting firm focused on the most dynamic sector of the global economy – small businesses. Together with Intuit, they’ve authored The Intuit 2020 Report and The Intuit Future of Small Business report series that look at significant trends and forces affecting small businesses and consumers. Follow Emergent Research on Twitter, @smallbizlabs.

Food Trucks Motor Into the Mainstream

Emergent Research - 12.5.2012

Food trucks are hot. They represent local, fresh, fusion, authentic and hip all in one convenient dining experience. Research indicates…

Graying but not Slowing Down: Grandparents and the U.S. Economy

Emergent Research - 9.6.2012

Grandparents are not just doting oldsters who spoil their children’s children; they are an active economic and social force that’s…

Voices of Coworking

Emergent Research - 10.26.2011

Coworking facilities are sprouting up around the world with an estimated 370 in the U.S. alone, up from roughly 260…