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Government,
Politics and the Economy
GM
Bankruptcy: A Bid to Regain Profits with $50 Billion US Aid
General
Motors Corp., for 77 years the world’s largest carmaker, filed for
bankruptcy protection in the US. The plan? To create a 21st-century
company that can compete in world markets. Bloomberg.com
GM
Bankruptcy: The Effects Will be Felt Far and Wide
The
turmoil and uncertainty caused by the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler
will be felt far outside Detroit, in the dealerships and suppliers
who are bracing for hard times to come. CNNMoney.com
GM
Bankruptcy: The Effects Will be Felt Far and Wide
GM
and Chrysler are not the first companies the government has taken
over, but if history is a judge, the government takeover and
management of America's troubled rail system—Amtrak—nearly 40
years ago does not bode well for Detroit. FOXNews.com
Management,
Taxes and Other Financial Issues
Avoiding
the Collaboration Trap?
With
so many things that can affect your business out of your control, one
thing you can improve is workforce's collaboration skills, assuming
that you can avoid the traps.
ManageSmarter.com
No
Credit Card Relief for Small Business
With
more entrepreneurs relying on their credit cards to stay afloat now
that loans have become hard to come by, the recent credit-card
reforms don't apply to small business cards is sobering news and has
many wondering what will happen. BusinessWeek.com
Books
for a Hard Times Library
As
the recession continues, every scrap of good advice is valuable. Here
are some recently published books that offer words of wisdom for
entrepreneurs navigating these stormy waters. NYTimes.com
Technology
Issues
Experts
React to Obama's Cybersecurity Report
Computer
security experts appreciated President Obama's acknowledgement that
cyber-attacks threaten national security. However, some complained
that the report lacked details while many questions remain about the
effectiveness of a "cybersecurity coordinator." WSJ.com
Benefits
and Labor Issues
Staffing
Firm Indicted for Labor Trafficking, Immigration Violations
According
to the US Attorney's Office, Giant Labor Solutions in Kansas City,
Missouri, used false information for H-2B work visas, charged workers
fees and allegedly threatened workers with a $5,000 fee if they
returned to their home country.
Workforce.com
Staffing
Firm Indicted for Labor Trafficking, Immigration Violations
If
you think an employee manual is somehow optional, it is time to think
about it again. In today's legal and business climate, an employee
manual is more important than ever. USAToday.com
Branding,
Sales and Marketing
Beware
of Brand Impersonation
The
online world is still wide open and that brand you have lavished so
much time and attention on could fall prey to malicious brand
impersonators—A cautionary tale and some suggestions. ZDNet.com
Blog
Marketing: Extending Your Social Reach, Driving Your Online Sales
If
you have ever wondered how you can create, spread, and measure a blog
that your customer base will find useful, here are the answers you've
been looking for.
ClickZ.com
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