Government and
Economy
Obama
May Expand Jobless Benefits
President-elect Barack Obama and
Congressional Democrats are considering a major expansion of
government-assisted health care insurance and unemployment benefits.
Cities
Easing Sign Restrictions
A number of communities are lifting—or
are considering relaxing—restrictions on sidewalk signs and banners
to help shore up businesses struggling to survive a recession that
has both slowed consumer spending and depleted municipal tax revenue.
Tech
Giants Hunting for Cheap Startups
With valuations sinking and fear rising
among nervous VC-backed firms, cash-rich tech giants could be on the
prowl at the Consumer Electronics Show for undervalued startups.
Frugality
Worsening Recession
As layoffs and store closures grip the
U.S., families hope frugality will see them through. But thriftiness
is a major reason the downturn may not soon end.
Management and
Financial Issues
The
Importance of Business Ethics
Turney Stevens, Dean of Lipscomb's
College of Business, explains the importance of small business owners
doing the right thing.
If
You Must Fire People, Do It Right
Managers often take a clinical approach
when terminating an employee. They fear being sued if they say the
wrong thing, or having to face an angry—even violent—employee,
but being too cautious can make a boss seem downright heartless and
keep them from doing the right thing.
Technology Issues
The
CEO's Open-Source Software Guide
As the recession adds pressure to
technology expenditures, many companies are turning to open-source
software to handle more IT tasks. Here are somethings you need to
know about it.
Small
Business Security Solutions
Small to medium businesses,
along with remote and branch offices of larger organizations, are
facing increasing Internet security risks, and may need to
significantly increase their security efforts.
Benefits and Labor
Issues
Federal
Study: Healthcare Reform Might Cause Workforce Instability
A
new federal report analyzes the possible effects on employers of
health care reforms that are being discussed for 2009
Is
Your Customer Service Department Fit?
As with personal fitness, there are
many components to managing the health and well-being of a customer
service department.
Recruiting
Talent to Ailing Firms
Sick businesses often need fresh talent
to recover, but attracting great people during bankruptcy can be
difficult. Here are some things you need to understand.
Sales and Marketing
Four
Predictions for 2009
Online
video shows such as "Hardly Working," "In the
Motherhood," and "Dr. Horrible," will force networks
to consider online as a real business—and as less of an adjunct.
Online
Media Stats That Will Make You Feel Great About 2009
Why
online marketing should defy pessimistic expectations in the coming
year.
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