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In the News
U.S. to Help Banks in Distressed AreasThe
Treasury Department will invest up to $1 billion from the federal bank
bailout fund in small banks and credit unions that make loans to small
businesses in some of the communities most ravaged by the economic
downturn, officials announced on Wednesday.
NYtimes.com
Management & Operations
How To Develop Your Global Leadership Pipeline
To
stay competitive in your industry and accomplish your goals, it is
important to have strong leadership. This stems from executives,
managers, and even entry-level employees, as they develop skills for
improving the future of your company. Follow these tips to develop your
global leadership.
ManageSmarter.comManagement & Operations
Creating a Culture of ExcellenceCulture is essential to the success of every company, but it all starts out with one individual.
Entrepreneur.comManagement & Operations
Choosing a Marketing Plan: Traditional or Social Media?With
the Internet and social media a large part of marketing, many small
businesses are still uneasy of switching to a new campaign strategy.
Take a look at a case study with EPC Cigar and how their marketing
campaign fared.
NYtimes.comSuccess Story
First Lesson: Trust Your GutBy
listening to his instincts, and his customers, one father has created a
successful business and inspired his son to start his own business.
Check out this success story to see how instincts, lessons, and
listening pay off.
Entrepreneur.comTechnology Issues
Why Online Video Is Key For Small BusinessThe second most-used search engine to Google is YouTube. Small businesses can utilize YouTube by creating online videos.
SmallBizTrends.comTechnology Issues
Five Tips for Using Syndicated Content EffectivelySyndicated
content on your web site is a great idea for your business - if used
properly. Some benefits include high-quality content, enhancing your
site's value to visitors, and consistent updates for your website. But,
be cautious. Read on to find out how to minimize the risks of using
syndicated content on your site.
BusinessKnowHow.com
Financial Issues
A Federal Tax Credit for Startup InvestorsThe
success of high-growth start-ups, which generate jobs and tax revenue,
are in part thanks to private investors. Take a new, innovative way to
encourage these powerful investors.
BusinessWeek.com
Financial Issues
Business Owners' Credit-Card ConundrumTake
note of the new credit laws and the new protections. Personal credit
cards for your business expenses allow for new consumer-credit
protections, but the business cards are not covered by the new laws.
What should you do for your business?
Entrpreneur.comTax IssuesGet Tax Breaks on Home Office, CellDo you work from home? Don't miss out on these deductions this tax season.
FoxSmallBusinessCenter.comLegal Issues
Labor Department’s 401(k) Proposal Could Rock Pension Advice BusinessThe
proposed regulations will make it more difficult for advisers
affiliated with broker-dealers and insurance companies to provide
advice to plan participants.
Workforce.com
Health Care Issues
Mandatory Health Care a Bitter Pill for Massachusetts Low-Wage WorkersMassachusetts’
health insurance mandate has more workers getting coverage through
their employers but has left many low-wage earners in a financial
quandary—and it hasn’t put a dent in rising health care costs. The
state’s health care experiment offers a cautionary tale for federal
health reform efforts.
Workforce.com Branding, Sales, and Marketing
7 Habits of Less Successful SalespeopleIn
some cases, the best way to know how to do your job is by learning from
others' mistakes. Take a look at these examples that could prove to be
detrimental to your business.
BusinessKnowHow.com
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