Some Small Business Benefits in the Stimulus

Posted by Charles M Cooper on Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Answers to Your Small Business Questions in the ABC Small Business Center

Do you have a small business question? If there is something you are wondering about, it is a sure bet that someone else is thinking about the same thing. Post your questions here and our business experts will find the answer. Today's question: Website search engine optimization tips.


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Government and Economy


A Pinch of Stimulus For Small Business

There are some small business measures in the stimulus bill, but to find them you will have to look really hard. Forbes.com


Senate Confirms Solis as Labor Secretary

The Senate has confirmed Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-CA), as Secretary of Labor, approving her over Republican concerns about her long, pro-union voting record. CQPolitics.com


Democrats Boost Domestic Spending Over and Above Stimulus

Congressional Democrats are working to give domestic government agencies an 8% raise on top the $787 billion in economic stimulus funds they have already approved. Yahoo.com


Management and Financial Issues


Leadership Skills and Development Matter
The Duke Executive Leadership Survey examined the relationship between organizations’ financial performance and leadership skills and found that those skills associated with inspirational and ethical leadership were most strongly associated with organizational performance. Workforce Management


Technology Issues


Managing List Inactivity
Got people on your e-mail address list who don't open your messages? They probably aren't generating spam complaints or bounces. So why stir things up? ClickZ.com


Handling an E-Mail Deluge
Is your inbox full to overflowing? E-mail archiving can help. Fobes.com


Benefits and Labor Issues


Protect Your Company While Reducing Staff
There is no guarantee that you can avoid litigation when reducing your staff, but by following these steps, you can minimize the risk and position your company to defend itself in any post-reorganization employment litigation. Workforce Management


Sales and Marketing


Compliance With Behavioral Ad Guidelines May Be Challenging
Not sure if your online marketing strategies comply with the FTC's self-regulatory principles? Here are some common-sense tips for protecting customer privacy. ClickZ.com


B2B Marketing 2.0: Engaging Social Buyers and Breaking the Gridlock

Buyers have embraced social media to find and research solutions, just like individual consumers, but there is a big difference between a "considered" purchase of an enterprise software system costing $50,000 and buying a $200 digital camera. CustomerThink.com


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Charles M Cooper

Charles Cooper is the Web Editor for America’s Best Companies. He came to ABC with nearly twenty years of business and technology writing and editorial experience. In addition to ABC, Charles has been tapped to be a freelance business writer with the upcoming American edition of The China Daily, has served as a writer for HowStuffWorks.com and LovetoKnow.com and as senior editor for Gear Technology magazine. Contact Charles.

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