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Government
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When
Will the $730 Million in SBA Funding be Spent?
The
Small Business Administration is getting a much-needed financial shot
in the arm from the stimulus bill, but local leaders and business
owners are still waiting to see how that funding might help them.
Bradenton.com
Nation’s
Economic Woes Likely to Spur Climb in Fraud
Kroll
Global Fraud Report says companies with high employee turnover and
weak internal controls are more vulnerable, while high-risk business
ventures also lead to more corrupt business practices.
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Background
Checking Amid the Credit Crunch
As
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criminal record checks in their screening process should tread
carefully to avoid legal trouble.
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Technology
Issues
Virtual
Trade Shows
A
virtual trade show is more than just a cross between a webcast
meeting and a video game, it's the next big trend in trade shows and
it's a market that you can't afford to ignore. BusinessKnowHow.com
Innovating
Our Way Out of the Downturn
Three
innovations hold promise for online advertising's recovery.
ClickZ.com
How
to Rise Above Today's Economic Challenges: Equip Your Sales Force
with Mobile CRM
In today's tough economic climate,
companies need their sales teams operating at peak performance. But
traditional customer relationship management (CRM) may be hampering
field salespeople's productivity, with frequent downtime and lengthy
sales cycles cutting them off from their managers. Learn how mobile
CRM solutions can help speed up and improve the sales process, so
your company can survive even the toughest market. Technology
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Benefits
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Workplace
Safety: More Important Than Ever
With
today's high-stress work environment, it's more important than ever
to ensure that your business is complying with federal and state
safety standards, taking preventive measures, and offering the proper
safety training programs. Newsday.com
'Never
Events' Survey Finds Employers Say No Way That They Should Pay
95%
of employers surveyed say hospitals should waive all costs associated
with so-called never events, or serious and largely preventable
illnesses or injuries that occur at a hospital. WorkForce
Management
Sales
and Marketing
Never
Do These Things With Your Social Networking Profile
Social
networking: You've heard of it. You might be doing it, but are you
doing it right? BusinessKnowHow.com
Sorry,
We Have No Money
What
do you say when your sales people report that their customers admit
that their companies want to do business with you, but that they have
no budget for your products or services? Here are some ideas.
CustomerThink.com
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