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Government
and Economy
The
Stimulus Bill: Small Business Tax Provisions
Experts
explain how the new law will provide tax relief to small companies.
BusinessWeek.com
Problems
With Small Business Loans
The
erosion of small business lending is threatening the recovery of the
US economy, and will load banks with greater losses over the next
year. Wall Street Journal
Making
It In America
See
how Boathouse Sports, a maker of customized sports uniforms and
jackets, keeps a step ahead of its competitors by making their
products in the USA. (Video) BusinessWeek.com
Management
and Financial Issues
Bartering
is Back for Small Business
Small
businesses, squeezed for cash and unable to get loans, are turning to
the ancient barter system to get what they need. Wall Street
Journal
Productivity:
Getting Things Back On Time…Every Time
Effectively
delegating work, letting people know what you need them to do and
when you need it done will save you time, energy, and focus.
ManageSmarter.com
Technology
Issues
Build
Your Online Communities
Approaches
to drive community participation and metrics to monitor the
community's vitality.
ClickZ.com
Filling
in the Technology Gap
As
the economic downturn worsens, local chambers of commerce are gearing
up to help small businesses in one key area—technology. Wall
Street Journal
Benefits
and Labor Issues
Preventing
Employee Theft and Fraud
As
if things are not hard enough, you also have to watch out for
employees who steal. Wall Street Journal
E-Verify
Out of the Stimulus
The
E-Verify bill did not survive in the $787 billion stimulus package.
It was, its sponsor asserted “stripped out of the bill without
discussion or debate.” Don't worry, though, it will be back in the
immigration debate. Workforce Management
Sales
and Marketing
Forget
Your Weaknesses, Focus on Your Strengths
Right
now, focusing on your strengths is more than just a good idea, it
needs to become your way of life. After all, prospective customers
and clients are not attracted to fear, low energy, or tentativeness.
They are repelled by it. Allbusiness.com
Some
Small Businesses to Increase Ad Spending in 2009
97%
of US small business owners are concerned about the economy, but 26%
nonetheless plan to spend more on advertising — especially online.
MarketingVox.com
Use
the Internet to Survive the Recession
Most
small business owners have heard the advice: In economic downturns,
even recessions, you must be proactive. That holds true now more than
ever and it includes continued spending on marketing and advertising.
Allbusiness.com
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