The Yahoo! Green study found that more than three-quarters (77%) of consumers consider themselves to be greenies and just over half (57%) have made green purchases in the past six months. But, that is not to say that all green consumers react the same way to ads which may create a quagmire for marketers. Here are a few tips.
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Study: The changing faces of green consumers
Posted by luckycharmer under NewsFrom http://www.bizreport.com 5624 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 2, 2008 6:08 pm
Obama For Entrepreneurs?
Posted by YEVF under NewsFrom http://www.youngentrepreneur.com 5648 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 11, 2008 2:35 am
Well America has a new President, Barack Obama.
Some of Obama's plans for small business include:
- Increase the minimum wage and index the rate to inflation so that it goes up every year
- Wants to eliminate all capital gains taxes for new business start-ups
- Give a $500 credit to business owners to offset the self-employment tax
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SBA Loans Fall Massively
Posted by BizBox under NewsFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5656 days ago
Made Hot by: on November 3, 2008 8:21 am
Slate's BizBox reports on the significant drop in SBA-backed loans during FY 2008, and what Congress could do to rectify the situation.
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The Government Could Use Some Sales Training
Posted by katiesalesleadership under NewsFrom http://ezinearticles.com 5657 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 31, 2008 8:02 pm
Here are 5 basic sales principles the government could learn from and use to connect with the people during this tumultuous economic time.
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Youth No Longer Defined by Chronological Age; Consumers Stay 'Younger' Longer
Posted by suzyQ under NewsFrom http://www.marketingcharts.com 5659 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 29, 2008 7:18 pm
The traditional demographic definition of “youth” is no longer applicable in today's society, and marketers should target consumers based upon their engagement and participation in youth culture rather than on their chronological age.
As people worldwide delay the onset of adult responsibilities and stay emotionally and physically younger for l
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Comparing Obama and McCain Tax Proposals
Posted by JenNel under NewsFrom http://www.washingtonpost.com 5663 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 28, 2008 8:34 pm
First of all, for Joe the Plumber, the tax is on net income and not gross sales.
According to a new analysis by the Tax Policy Center, a joint project of the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are both proposing tax plans that would result in cuts for most American families.
Obam
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Misreporting Cheats Small Biz Of Federal Contracts
Posted by BizBox under NewsFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5665 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 22, 2008 9:34 pm
Slate BizBox--corporate brother of The Washington Post--on the Post's breaking news that, scandalously, nearly $6 billion in federal "small business" contracts were awarded to big corporations.
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How Recession Will Accelerate Consumer Downsizing
Posted by luckycharmer under NewsFrom http://discussionleader.hbsp.com 5665 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 22, 2008 9:33 pm
Watch out for a new brand of consumer in 2008: the middle-aged Simplifier. She finds herself surrounded by too much stuff acquired. She is increasingly skeptical in the face of a financial meltdown that it was all worth the effort. Out will go luxury purchases, conspicuous consumption, and a trophy culture. Tomorrow's consumer will buy more ephem
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With Economy, Day Laborer Jobs Dwindle
Posted by JulieR under NewsFrom http://www.nytimes.com 5667 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 21, 2008 5:53 am
With Economy, Day Laborer Jobs Dwindle
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Blog Action Day - One Issue, Thousands of Voices
Posted by Chad under NewsFrom http://www.paysimple.com 5672 days ago
Made Hot by: on October 20, 2008 5:41 pm
Taking the idea that the sum is greater than the parts, I wanted to profile one of my favorite non-partisan organizations, The ONE Campaign, to show how anyone can get involved by contributing only their voice to help eradicate global hunger and poverty.
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