Politics
and Economics
Does
This Recession Stack Up?
Folks
who know have drawn some stark comparisons between this downturn and
past recession, but how does this crisis really compare to past
recessions?
Small
Business Agenda at California Meeting
Small
business owners will have a chance to voice their ideas about policy
proposals this month when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hosts the
Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Los Angeles.
Law
and Regulation Enforcement
Illegal
for 30 Years, Pregnancy Discrimination is Still Around
EEOC
data from fiscal years 1992 through 2007 show a 65% increase in
pregnancy discrimination charges.
Business
Groups Ask For Pension Law Reporting Changes
Several
business organizations are asking Congress to ease accounting
requirements in employee pension programs to keep those programs from
being frozen or suspended. The groups want temporary changes in
reporting methods so that pension-plan investments remain viable.
Doing
Business
Business
Plan, Budget and Website are Startup Essentials
With
the economic crisis in full swing, many people are considering
opening their own small business. According to experts, a good first
step is to create a business plan, a budget and a Web site.
What
Customers Hate About You, Mr. Salesman
Admit it. Sometimes you just get the
feeling that your customers don't like you? That may not be your
imagination. Recent research has uncovered almost eighty reasons why
customers dislike salespeople and so, to brighten your day, we are
bringing you the top seven.
Small
Business Buyer's Guide: VoIP Service Providers
Small
business users of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) have similar
concerns when it comes to cost, the range of features, and the level
of service included in their VoIP plans. Does your provider measure
up? Here are a few things you need to know before signing that
contract.
Companies
Cut Overhead with Hosted Telecom Services
Many
small businesses are cutting costs by eliminating physical office
space in favor of virtual offices and hosted telecom services. Is
that an option for your company?
Sales and Marketing
Tying
Dollar Values to Marketing Efficiencies
Why
this is so important during an economic downturn.
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