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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.
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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
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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
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