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ABC's
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Whether
your issue is customer service, the Internet, sales and marketing, or
practically any other small business problem, ABC can help with the
tips and tricks you need, advice that will make a real difference.
Government
and Economy
The
Push for Online Sales Taxes
States
and the federal government are working hard now to turn e-tailers
into tax collecters. In these efforts, some powerful online entities
like Overstock.com and eBay stand opposed, while others like
Amazon.com are calling for uniformity. BusinessWeek.com
Small
Business Tax Cuts Dwarfed by Proposed Tax Increases
Business
owners are watching the President spend more money than any president
in history while, at the same time, proposing an extra $1.3 trillion
in taxes for business and high earners over the next decade to pay
for it. WashingtonPost.com
Management
and Financial Issues
Incredible
Shrinking Merchants' Accounts
Citing
increased bankruptcy risks, more credit card processors are
demanding—or simply taking—cash reserves from struggling small
business owners. BusinessWeek.com
California
VC Firm Broadens its Horizons with New Fund
Seed-stage
investor DFJ Frontier is expanding its investment philosophy to
include companies outside of Silicon Valley, the traditional center
of California start-up activity. WSJ.com
NotontheHighStreet:
The Dot-Com Success Story
Notonthehighstreet
is a growing online crafts retailer that is enjoying rare dot-com
success despite the recession. NYTimes.com
Technology
Issues
Is
Your Website Working for You?
You
don't need to wonder if your website is doing what you want it to do,
here are some ideas to help you determine if its paying off as
promised. BusinessManagementDaily.com
Benefits
and Labor Issues
New
401(k) Fee Disclosure Bill Introduced in House
Recognizing
that the current law is needlessly complex, the new legislation
simplifies fee disclosure in order to allow plan participants to make
better investment choices as well as to reduce fees.
Workforce.com
Coping
When an Employee Changes Gender
Major
change can always disrupt a workplace, but when one of your employees
changes their gender, trouble can come from a number of different
directions. You can protect your company and your employees by
promoting tolerance and respect. CNNMoney.com
Sales
and Marketing
Creating
Trust Through Email Privacy
Establishing
trust is important in any relationship, but with consumers it is an
absolute necessity. So, what should email marketers do to establish a
trust-based relationship with their customers? Here are some ideas.
ClickZ.com
The
Importance of Customer Feedback
Even
though you might not be able to follow up immediately with all of
your customers, it's still important to communicate to them the
message that you have heard them, that are taking action and that you
appreciate their participation.
ManageSmarter.com
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