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Government
and Economy
SBA
Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from
Small Businesses
The
US Small Business Administration has issued a scam alert today to
small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely
claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank account
information in order to qualify them for federal tax rebates.
US
Small Business Administration
Is
an SBA Overhaul on the Horizon?
Having positioned
himself as pro-small business, President Obama is wasting no time in
turning his attention to the SBA, and most people involved in small
business issues agree that it is time for some major changes.
Entrepreneur.com
Some
GOP Governors Balking at Stimulus Money
Despite
severe budget issues, a group of Republican governors may reject
federal stimulus money on moral or political grounds. CBSNews.com
Fed
Chairman Defends Efforts on Economy
The
chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, has vowed to do
“whatever it takes” to put the ailing economy on firm footing
again in spite of the fact that the most recent indicators are
“dismal.” New York Times
Management
and Financial Issues
Recognition
in Tough Times
The
premise of employee recognition is simply this: You want to recognize
positive behaviors so they will be repeated. ManageSmarter.com
Getting
Around the Bases
Just
as crossing home plate in baseball is what ultimately counts, it's
the actions we take in life that make us successful. But to get to
home plate, you have to round the bases first.
Technology
Issues
Smart
Cost Cutting: Technology
Cutting technology
costs without gutting your functioning technology can he tough, but
it is doable. Here are some suggestions. Wall Street Journal
10
Easy Steps to Set Up Your Accounting Software
Often,
the biggest roadblock between you and a modern accounting system is
the fear of plunging it in. Try these ten easy steps to get started.
PCMag.com
Benefits
and Labor Issues
COBRA-Related
Compliance Issues
The
average cost of a family healthcare plan in 2008 was $12,680, meaning
that employers will pay an average of $8,242 per family plan before
deducting that expense from their payroll taxes. Here are some things
all employers need to know. Workforce Management
Very
Little Employee Love This Year
A
recent survey finds that when it comes to job satisfaction, employees
have very little "love" for their jobs or employers.
ManageSmarter.com
Sales
and Marketing
Smart
Marketing: Databases and Accountability
The
question of the moment is, "How do we increase sales and lower
our cost today?" The answer is to rely on your two greatest
tools: your database and accountability. ManageSmarter.com
Turnaround
Measures for E-Mail Marketers
Avoid
list fatigue and make your email marketing program more effective
with these three simple steps.
ClickZ.com
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