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Government,
Politics and the Economy
Stimulus
Plan: Where are the Jobs?
That
is the $787 billion question: Where is all that government stimulus
money, and why hasn't it stemmed the rising tide of US unemployment?
BusinessWeek.com
Second
Stimulus: Democrats Split
Democrats
in Congress are divided over whether to push for more deficit
spending to end the recession and stem job losses, complicating the
possibility of a second stimulus bill. Bloomberg.com
Management
and Operations
Can
a Suggestion Box Help Your Bottom Line?
Small
business owners seeking more sources of profitable revenue have an
often overlooked, old-fashioned option: The suggestion box.
NYTimes.com
Toxic
Partners
Partnerships
can be a blessing or a curse. For every success story, there are
thousands of failures, partnerships that end up stagnant, dissolving,
dysfunctional or in court. Here are ten of the worst types of
partners for any business. FoxBusiness.com
Legal
Issues
In
Your Business, Is it Hugs or Handshakes?
Like
people, some workplaces welcome huggers while others prefer a smart
handshake. Is hugging always—or ever—appropriate? What kind of
liability could it open up for your company?
BusinessManagementDaily.com
Taxes
and Financial Issues
Raising
Money by the Numbers
Raising
money for a startup company or small business is never easy, and in
the credit-crunch era, it's especially challenging. Here are a few
tips from a writer going through the process. TheBigMoney.com
Entrepreneurs
1 – IRS 0
The
IRS fought to limit tax deductions that can be used by investors in
LLCs and LLPs to offset other income, and they lost. Chaulk-up a win
for entrepreneurs everywhere! WSJ.com
Technology
Issues
Cloud
Computing: A Deal or is it For the Birds?
For
small companies, not having to pay for software up front can be
tempting; but with use, hosted software costs can add up fast.
CNNMoney.com
Chrome
OS: Google vs. Microsoft
Google’s
latest announcement regarding the release of its new Chrome operating
system is good news for all computer users, bringing fresh
competition to the OS market that promises lower prices, higher
reliability and smarter design. ZDNet.com
Health,
Benefits and Labor Issues
Replace
Co-Pays With Co-insurance to Reduce Medical Costs
Moving
to a co-insurance scheme forces employees to be better medical
consumers by making them think about their healthcare costs but it
does not require major benefit changes: If costs go up, cost-shifting
stays the same. Workforce.com
Branding,
Sales and Marketing
Social
Networks: Where Does Your Brand Stand?
Whether
you are the owner or the CMO, you need to know how social networks
function and where your brand's dialogue falls within them.
ManageSmarter.com
B2B
Email Marketing: Ten Exercises for Rock Hard Email
In
today's tough economy, sending weak, flabby and undisciplined email
just won't cut it. Here are ten exercises to build powerful email
messages.
ClickZ.com
Are
You Your Customer's Best Option?
That
is the question. Regardless of the economy, the best way to build
business and strengthen relationships is to become the best option
for your customers. You have to be consistent and responsive to do
that, and here are some tips to help. BusinessWeek.com
Display
Advertising: Learn From Consumer Behavior
A
behavioral marketing case study for display advertising shows that by
learning to use behavioral marketing tools and data, you can make
your display ads more effective.
ClickZ.com
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