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
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Survey reveals optimism from small business operators
Posted by grumpygorilla under NewsFrom http://www.kansascity.com 6068 days ago
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How a Small-Business Consultant Leveraged a High-Profile TV Commercial to Generate New Traffic and Win New Business
Posted by JohnH under Public RelationsFrom http://www.marketingprofs.com 6069 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 18, 2008 1:12 am
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.
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Indeed Now Lets You Search for Jobs by Salary
Posted by Aaronontheweb under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.techcrunch.com 6071 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
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Myths About IT That Could Sink or Float Your Small Business
Posted by iandenny under TechnologyFrom http://www.multisolutions.co.uk 6069 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.
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Entrepreneuer Gives Back
Posted by JohnH under NewsFrom http://www.smallbizresource.com 6069 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.
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Theives now using hand-crafted credit cards
Posted by LeeAdams under FinanceFrom http://www.oregonlive.com 6068 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
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Sales Tax for Online Retail Hits New York State
Posted by jnelson under TaxesFrom http://www.marketingvox.com 6069 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.
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Older Web Users: Online Content, Ads Aimed at Young
Posted by Aaronontheweb under Online MarketingFrom http://www.marketingcharts.com 6070 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."
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Home equity lines of credit being frozen
Posted by TimJustus under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.nytimes.com 6069 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.
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How Organized Offices Create Happier, More Productive Teams
Posted by dlanders under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6074 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.
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