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In just a few short months news stories shifted from “if there’s a recession” to “when there’s a recession”. Given the events in the US housing and credit markets and the global financial markets, it is pretty clear that we are headed for the dreaded “R” word. To help prepare your business (whether large or small) there are a few steps you can tak
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"Not only does this bill not contain any provisions that specifically help small business, it has provisions that could actually harm middle class firms. The language in Section 107 of the bill is totally inconsistent with the stated objectives of this legislation," says ASBL President Lloyd Chapman.
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While Congress fights over whether to pass the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill, one small business group is hoping for a majority of "yahs" from legislators.
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Are you happy with your credit card processor? Are you getting the best deal? Many small businesses across the U.S. aren’t which has led to the launch of a comparison-shopping website for B2B financial services.
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Brands that fail to embrace and engage in online consumer dialog are set be among those most severely affected by an economic downturn, according to research conducted in the UK by E-consultancy, Logan Tod and immediate future.
Some 64% of UK respondents surveyed said they would reduce their spending generally in view of the deteriorating econ
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Ever increasing gasoline prices, food costs soaring, struggling financial markets. The economic news just hasn’t been good, and there’s no indication that things are going to get better any time soon. But, do tough economic times spell only gloom and doom? Are there opportunities to be had even in the darkest days of a recession?
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Recent bank failures are understandably scaring business owners who may keep hundreds of thousands of dollars stashed away for payroll, operating costs or emergencies.
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Daily we hear about more businesses that are closing branches, downsizing or closing for good. In tough financial times, businesses need strong leaders. Hugh Ballou explains problems to look for in your company and solutions to create stronger leadership.
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A recent study from LeadershipIQ asserts that workers today are wasting 44 percent more time than they did a year ago. It seems that worry and financial research are now the top non-work activities conducted at the office.
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Millions of businesses and other public facilities would be affected by proposed regulatory changes under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the milestone 1990 civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
The proposed regulations address a wide range of facilities, including access to courthouses, drinking fount
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CarbonCopyPro is definitely helping entrepreneurs reach financial goals with the marketing system they have in place. This system is working beyond belief. The future of the online business community and the new entrepreneur and the seasoned entrepreneur is looking exceptionally well.
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You know the expression "good things come in small packages." The same sentiment can apply to small businesses too. Entrepreneurs don't have to set their sights on building a mega-million-dollar business to enjoy a highly satisfying and lucrative entrepreneurial career.
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The top 3 financial information questions you need to be able to answer in order to run a small business successfully.
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When a small business graduates from being home-based to having premises of its own, it's quite an accomplishment. But in this economy, some small company owners are deciding it makes more sense to move back home again.
Although a home-based business has become much more widely accepted, moving back when you're in financial distress might car
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No matter how passionately you believe in your business, you've got to make the numbers work before you can turn your dream into the reality of a large and profitable company. While nobody has a crystal ball that can predict the future, a good financial model will help you understand the key elements that make your business tick and help you avoi
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