Advocate for small firms has rule reform in mind

Avatar Posted by morecowbell under News
From http://www.latimes.com 6099 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 21, 2008 2:07 pm
Thomas M. Sullivan, head of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy, aims to make sure U.S. regulations treat entrepreneurs fairly. As the fifth chief counsel to head the office created in 1976 as an independent voice for small business within the federal government, Sullivan would like to see the day that all 90-plus federal agenc Read More

Green Retail: Start with One Shelf

Avatar Posted by luckycharmer under Marketing
From http://www.allbusiness.com 6099 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 20, 2008 4:53 pm
Many, if not most, consumers want to do their part to help the environment, and retailers can help by stocking, at minimum, a few green items. Start with just one shelf. Perhaps paint it green. In a clothing store, you might stock that shelf with clothes made from natural or organic fibers. A bed and bath store could feature cotton shower curtains Read More

Virtual Assistant Tops Today Show's Work At Home Business List

Avatar Posted by Aaronontheweb under Technology
From http://www.webwire.com 6099 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 20, 2008 4:09 pm
From the Page: "When a Kansas City woman sought advice from The Today Show on supplementing her household income with a part-time job, Today's Money 911 reporter Jean Chatzky topped her recommended work at home list with Virtual Assistant. Who would have thought? Finally, Virtual Assistants are gaining the respect they deserve. " Read More

The Upside of Recession

Avatar Posted by TerryJackson under Strategy
From http://www.businessweek.com 6100 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 11:10 pm
Most businesses think now's the time to cut back and cower. Why not see it as an opportunity, the way the creators of some very big brands have? Read More

5 Rules for the LOHAS Market

Avatar Posted by luckycharmer under News
From http://www.targetmarketingmag.com 6100 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 11:09 pm
The acronym LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) may not roll off the tongue, but it sure represents plenty of American influence. Conservatively estimated by the LOHAS Web site, the LOHAS market involves 41 million people, or 19 percent of U.S. adults, and $209 billion for goods and services focused on health, the environment, social j Read More

Senate Boosts Small Business Budget

Avatar Posted by JohnH under News
From http://www.nytimes.com 6100 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 11:08 pm
Senate lawmakers have approved an extra $100 million in funding for federal lending and assistance programs for small businesses. The funds, which would boost the Bush Administration's proposed budget for the Small Business Administration for 2009, provide additional resources for the agency's lending and oversight efforts, along with business d Read More
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You Don't Need to HAVE a Product to SELL a Product

Avatar Posted by entrepreneur under Sales
From http://www.clubenetwork.com 6100 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 11:07 pm
Ways to get around not having adequate funds to develop the best product possible. Read More

Appeal to the Debt Collectors Sense of Compassion

Avatar Posted by mikee under Finance
From http://www.debtconsolidationcare.us 6107 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 10:52 pm
When you are negotiating a debt settlement, it is important to appeal to the debt collectors' sense of compassion.Understand that a debt collector is also human. This may be hard for anyone to believe as most times they portray themselves as being leeches. Read More

Moving from WordPress.com to Self-Hosted WordPress in Plain English

Avatar Posted by emd5005 under Marketing
From http://michaelmartine.com 6101 days ago
Made Hot by: on March 19, 2008 7:09 pm
If you don't have a corporate blog--> Get one! If you do, and it's still being hosted on wordpress.com--> Check this out! Michael Martine discusses why you should be self hosted, and an easy step by step guide to get you there. Read More
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