Survey reveals optimism from small business operators

Avatar Posted by grumpygorilla under News
From http://www.kansascity.com 6070 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 18, 2008 2:23 pm
Small-business owners are an optimistic lot, even when they're pessimistic. That apparently contradictory result leaped from the National Small Business Association's 2008 Survey of Small and Mid-Size Business, released Wednesday. “This year, a whopping 71 percent have a negative outlook on the economy — clearly small business is feeling the Read More
A competing online marketing company's unorthodox approach to self-promotion got consultant Karl Long thinking about ways he could use his personal blog as a public relations tool to help his company, Local Zing. Read More

Indeed Now Lets You Search for Jobs by Salary

Avatar Posted by Aaronontheweb under Human Resources
From http://www.techcrunch.com 6073 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 18, 2008 1:12 am
"Salary is one of the most important criteria when hunting for a job. Unfortunately, finding compensation information amid the countless job postings online can be a daunting task, and few employment sites have done anything to make this easier. To remedy this problem, leading job-aggregator Indeed has released a unique feature that will allow Read More

Myths About IT That Could Sink or Float Your Small Business

Avatar Posted by iandenny under Technology
From http://www.multisolutions.co.uk 6071 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 18, 2008 1:11 am
It's a frighteningly common myth - small businesses who falsely believe their data is safe. After years in IT, featuring numerous calls from people asking to be rescued, I assembled this quick guide which can help any small business avoid the misery. Read More

Entrepreneuer Gives Back

Avatar Posted by JohnH under News
From http://www.smallbizresource.com 6071 days ago
Made Hot by: plethmen on April 18, 2008 1:09 am
With the tagline "Change the world...one business at a time," Kivab4b.org offers entrepreneurs and small businesses an easy way to participate in cause-related marketing. Read More

Theives now using hand-crafted credit cards

Avatar Posted by LeeAdams under Finance
From http://www.oregonlive.com 6070 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 17, 2008 9:45 pm
Welcome to the world of "credit card shaving." Like mathematicians searching for the right formula, thieves painstakingly try out combinations of 16 digits until they come up with a series that fits someone's card number. They grab gift cards found in most grocery stores and craft their own credit card or debit card -- shaving numbers off the g Read More

Sales Tax for Online Retail Hits New York State

Avatar Posted by jnelson under Taxes
From http://www.marketingvox.com 6071 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 17, 2008 4:06 pm
The New York State legislature has passed a law requiring online retailers to collect sales tax on items shipped to New York inhabitants, regardless of the retailer's base of operations. Read More

Older Web Users: Online Content, Ads Aimed at Young

Avatar Posted by Aaronontheweb under Online Marketing
From http://www.marketingcharts.com 6072 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 9:56 pm
"Most internet users age 45 or older say content online serves less their needs and interests than those of younger persons, according to (pdf) a Burst Media survey on the availability of age-appropriate online content, website design and targeted advertising." Read More

Home equity lines of credit being frozen

Avatar Posted by TimJustus under Raising Capital
From http://www.nytimes.com 6071 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 8:57 pm
In the last 30 days, lenders have sent several hundred thousand letters advising borrowers that their home equity lines of credit are frozen. Small-business owners who use home equity lines to bridge cash-flow gaps throughout the year are also being stricken by these curbs. Read More

How Organized Offices Create Happier, More Productive Teams

Avatar Posted by dlanders under Human Resources
From http://www.productivitytoday.com 6076 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 7:09 pm
Disorganization is a major cause of job dissatisfaction. If the disorganization is your own, then you can choose to make changes. However, whether you are the disorganized one or the organized one working with a disorganized colleague, that lack of organization has an impact on you. Read More
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