Government, Politics and the Economy
Zuckerman: The Economy is Even Worse Than We Think
With unemployment numbers undermining confidence that we might be nearing the bottom of the recession, what can be seen is already disconcerting enough, but the inside numbers are just as bad. WSJ.com
A Surtax on Small Business
As the first year of the administration unfolds, it is becoming clear that Obama Democrats have chosen income redistribution over job creation and economic growth. WSJ.com
Management and Operations
Tough Times and Organizational Change
Tough economic times often go hand in hand with organizational change. The most obvious and often necessary move is to cut jobs when the top line drops, but it is also a time when companies often look to make changes to the structure of their organization. ManageSmarter.com
Parking, Politics and Customer Service
Sure, Whole Foods is a progressive, forward-thinking company, but should politics influence their customer service policies? Should people who buy hybrid vehicles get preferential treatment at the grocery store? NYTimes.com
Managing Millenials
There is a lot of talk and people are making a lot of money with seminars devoted to teaching managers how to deal with their youngest workers and clients. But, according to John Hollon, there is no need for any of that. Workforce.com
Legal Issues
Fighting Small Business Identity Theft
Identity theft is a problem that companies are loath to discuss, but with California's amended identity theft laws, protections to smaller companies are on par with those for individuals—and that helps tremendously. BusinessWeek.com
Taxes and Financial Issues
$3 Billion to Businesses for Renewable Energy
The US Treasury and the Department of Energy have announced that more than $3 billion is being made available to businesses to invest in renewable energy projects. LawAndTaxNews.com
Technology Issues
Fighting Malware: Is Free Antivirus a Waste?
Predictably, those who sell paid antivirus protection say you have to pay to get any real protection, but does the data agree? ZDNet.com
Health, Benefits and Labor Issues
401(k) Plans and Exchange-Traded Funds
With the recession, Exchange Traded Funds may seem more attractive to plan sponsors. However, there is a great deal to consider before adding these products to retirement plans. Workforce.com
Branding, Sales and Marketing
Social Media: Goals and Strategy
To really take advantage of social media for your marketing efforts, you need to have more than just a Twitter account. You need to create a social media strategy and viable goals for success. ClickZ.com
Tweets That Get Attention
No luck getting results out of Twitter? Saying something relevant and interesting in 140 characters is challenging, but it can be done and these tips will help you do it. BusinessKnowHow.com
Free Advertising for Your Business
Who wouldn't want some free advertising for their business, right? Not just any advertising, either, but advertising that puts your company in front of people you want to reach. If that's you, then it's time for you to check out Google's Local Business Center. USAToday.com
