Government and Economy
Obama: Working to Clear the Economic Wreckage
President Obama tried to reassure Americans during his Wednesday evening press conference that he is making real progress in dealing with the recession and improving the US image abroad. However, he urged patience in dealing with these and other issues. Yahoo.com/Reuters
Taxes Coming on Digital Goods
A number of states are looking to tax digital goods, yet enacting these taxes while trying encourage broadband adoption and develop a low-carbon economy sends the wrong message, according to opponents. ZDNet.com
Opinion: Bailouts Don't Create Jobs, Startups Do
In order to spur real job creation, the Obama Administration should be investing time and money in training and funding programs for entrepreneurs, not bailing out failed companies. BusinessWeek.com
Management and Financial Issues
As Recession Continues, Repair Shops Thrive
Our former throw-away society has given way to something more traditional as economic fears lead to consumers being more likely to repair what they have instead of simply buying new. WSJ.com
Technology Issues
Secure, Internet-based Business Cards
You no longer need to unwrap a new box of business cards every time the contact information changes. If you have a $10 Telnic Limited ".tel domain," you can update and protect your information with just the click of your mouse. WashingtonTimes.com
Benefits and Labor Issues
Biden: Specter Won't Change EFCA Position
Now that Senator Arlen Specter has joined the Democrat Party, Vice-President Biden says he doesn’t expect the former Republican to change his opposition to the pending card check bill. Workforce.com
Unions and Business Groups Square-off Over Card Check
Several prominent Washington business trade groups with significant small business representation are banding together to oppose the pro-union Employee Free Choice Act. Reuters.com
Immigration Reform: What You Should Do to Protect Your Business
A pair of immigration law experts offer their ideas for real immigration reform as well as advice to employers as to what they should do to protect themselves under existing law. Workforce.com
Sales and Marketing
Build a Great Email Marketing Strategy
There are five areas are where many email marketers get stymied. Here are some ideas to get moving again. ClickZ.com
Marketing: Tactics for Business Growth
The most expensive and difficult way to grow your business is to focus solely on marketing to new customers. Instead, use a combination of these types of marketing tactics to get new clients and keep them coming back. BusinessKnowHow.com
