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Government and Politics
A Small-Business Owner Takes His Case to the Top
Last
week, one entrepreneur had the opportunity to ask President Obama a
question that no doubt has been on the mind of many others regarding
small business loans.
NYtimes.com
Government and Politics
Obama's Small Business Plans: Where They Stand
President
Obama has been talking -- a lot -- about what Washington needs to do to
help save small businesses. Over the past week, he's introduced a
half-dozen different initiatives aimed at unlocking credit, creating
jobs and expanding the Small Business Administration's loan programs.
CNNmoney.comTechnology Issues
What's on the Horizon for Microsoft Office 2010?As Microsoft prepares the next release of its Office suite, here's what's in store for the mobile worker.
Entrepreneur.com
Technology Issues
Think Twice Before Handing Out Smart Phones to Your EmployeesIf
you are a small business owner and you have non-exempt employees on
staff, beware. There’s a danger lurking that makes sense but almost no
one saw it coming.
BusinessKnowHow.comTechnology Issues
Will the iPad Wow Business Owners?Apple's new tablet could soon prove both a vital launch pad and productivity tool for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur.comTechnological Issues
Turn You iPhone Into a Credit Card TerminalNow,
photographers, contractors, limo drivers and dog trainers -- any
business that operates remotely -- can find a wealth of new software to
process credit cards on mobile phones.
CNNmoney.comLegal IssuesAnalysis Finds Defined-Benefit Plans Outpace 401(k) ReturnsA
Towers Watson analysis finds that defined-contribution plans don’t
replicate the advantage of defined-benefit pension plans and thus are
unlikely to perform DB plans.
Workforce.comTax Issues
The Latest on the Estate Tax LapseA
certified financial planner explains why the IRS isn't collecting the
estate tax in 2010 and offers advice to family business owners
preparing succession plans.
BusinessWeek.com
Branding, Sales, and Marketing
How to Set Up a Customer Reference ProgramIs
your company doing everything it can to generate customer referrals and
positive word-of-mouth? If you suspect the answer is "no," then you
should consider setting up a formal customer reference program.
ManageSmarter.comBranding, Sales, and Marketing
Musician Makes over $18k in 5 Days with Social MediaHere
is an example of a business that was started with social media. It was
started, get this: over this Christmas and New Year’s, by a musician in
Sweden who has never had a business online.
SmallBizTrends.com
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