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The Big Concerns of Small Business

Owners of small and midsize businesses say rising inflation, the trade deficit and the collapse of the dollar, and energy shortages are the three issues that pose the greatest threats to their success, according to a new national survey

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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Washington Bureau - bizjournals.com

Legislation to allow banks to pay interest on business checking accounts once again is moving through the House.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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Business inventories, sales both up in March - Stocks & Economy - MSNBC.com

American businesses increased inventories by 0.4 percent in March as total sales accelerated sharply following a February setback, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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U.S. Small Business Administration Refuses to Release Report, Appeals Decision to Ninth Circuit to the ASBL (businesswire.com)

SBA will not release an internal study showing that large corporations received government contracts earmarked for small business.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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Welcome to Business Insurance

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has signed legislation aimed at addressing the uninsured problem for the employees of small businesses in the state.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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Sugar Farmers Fight Free-Trade Agreement (Chicago Tribune)

Robert Judice is the seventh generation of his family to farm sugar cane along the murky waters of Bayou Teche, and he doesn't want to be the last.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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Small business owners much more positive - Small Business - MSNBC.com

U.S. small- and mid-sized business owners have grown markedly more optimistic in their outlooks for sales and profits, and soon expect to increase hiring and prices, a new survey showed on Thursday.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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SBA: Office of Advocacy - Small Business Economic Conditions Moderate In First Quarter Of 2005

Economic conditions for small businesses moderated in the first quarter of 2005, according to the Office of Advocacy’s newly released Quarterly Indicators: The Economy And Small Business.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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StartupJournal | Case Study

With smart planning and honesty, a wholesale change in location can be accomplished without an unsettling disruption of the business.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Washington Bureau - bizjournals.com

More than 1 million Americans now have health savings accounts, according to a survey conducted by America's Health Insurance Plans, a Washington, D.C. trade association.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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U.S. Labor Picture Improved In April

ob growth surged last month as employers expanded their payrolls, suggesting that businesses remained upbeat about the economy despite its recent softness.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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6 Steps to Effective Small Business Credit Card Management

We've entered into a new age of credit for small business. New opportunities apply but credit debt still needs to be approached with caution. Over 2/3 of small businesses use a credit card for expenses with only 40% using a business credit card exclusivel

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance

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Economic Indicators Send Mixed Signals (Washington Post)

Wholesale prices are climbing, industrial production is faltering and housing construction is rebounding, offering mixed signals about the economy.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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StartupJournal | E-Commerce

or any business to succeed these days, it has to have a presence on the Internet. But before you delve into the complexities of an Internet strategy, there's a crucial first step to take.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing

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Trends in future marketing - brandXpress Blog

With societal, cultural and technological changes occurring at increasingly accelerated rates, keeping your eye on the horizon of future trends in branding gives your company the advantage.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing

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Google releases enterprise desktop search tool | InfoWorld | News | 2005-05-18 | By Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News Service

Like the consumer version, Google Desktop Search for the Enterprise is designed to let users find information stored in their PCs, such as e-mail messages, word processing documents, spreadsheet files, and photos.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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Complying With the Whistleblower Provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley

Private companies that implement procedures for reporting and handling whistleblower complaints about company wrongdoing are ahead of the game in terms of building employee morale and reducing legal risks.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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New Rules Combat Identity Theft

In an effort to combat identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission will start asking business owners to work overtime when it comes to disposing of private customer and employee information.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Taking Your Business Online

I want to take my business online, but I can't afford the entire inventory I would need to get started. Should I wait to receive orders before buying the stock?

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing · technology

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USATODAY.com - Sustaining the family business

Only a third of the nation's family businesses make it to the second generation, and an even smaller 10% make it to the third generation. With successful family companies increasingly in demand by consolidators and investment bankers, owners are constantl

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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The Armchair Millionaire: The retirement plan haze - May. 10, 2005

There are so many different retirement plan choices. How can I pick the best one?

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance

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ALLBUSINESS.COM: THE ADVISER / Take advantage of trademarks to protect your product, service

A trademark protects a word, phrase, symbol or design used by its holder to differentiate itself or its products or services from competitors.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing

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Tech Spending By Small Biz Peaking - Forbes.com

Evidence is mounting that tech spending among small- and medium-sized business may be flattening after several years of providing safe haven to tech providers burned by a severe spending slump among large customers.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology · economy

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Small Businesses Cautious About Arbitration

Despite their attractiveness as an alternative to the high costs of employment litigation and runaway jury verdicts, mandatory arbitration agreements are still a long way from becoming a viable tool for small businesses.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Freeing Your Inner Think Tank

New ideas are the lifeblood of any company. Here's how to keep them flowing.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Smallbiztechnology.com - technology is a tool! Use it to GROW your business.

There is a large discrepancy between the information technology (IT) security that organizations say they need and the level of education and prevention occurring within these organizations, according to findings of a new study released today by the Compu

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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MasterCard Small Business | When to Seek Financing

The old adage that it takes money to make money is especially true for small businesses.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance

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Leading Indicators, Jobless Claims Drop (AP)

Future business activity fell in April, but the number of new people signing up for jobless benefits dropped sharply last week

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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Loosen the reins, says Google CEO | InfoWorld | News | 2005-05-19 | By Robert McMillan, IDG News Service

Want to encourage new ideas at your company? Let the engineers run wild, says Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Understanding Business Owner's Policies | Insurance > Insurance Basics

Basically, three types of insurance are available to protect your business: property, liability and workers' compensation.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Streamlining the Sales Tax: States Transition to Point-of-Delivery Sales Tax

Forty-four states collect a sales tax, all with different rates, filing systems and rules to abide by -- the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement is a cooperative effort across state lines to create a more uniform sales tax system.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance

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Keep Business Paperwork From Overtaking Your Office

Take the time now to go through your paperwork to get rid of those things you no longer need and file those that must hold onto a bit longer to save yourself frustration and space.

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Business 2.0 :: Magazine Article :: Features :: Do This, Get Rich

Here's a look at the 11 next big things in which venture capitalists want to invest.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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USATODAY.com - Female business owners gain more political clout

President Bush's choice of Tami Longaberger for a top advisory post on women's entrepreneurship underscores the rising clout of female business owners, and the riches they are pumping into politics.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 policy

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RED HERRING | ARCHIVE

Led by eBay and Amazon.com, online retailing soared to $69.2 billion last year from roughly zip a decade ago. But there are some signs the rocket may be running low on fuel.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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Do What's Necessary to Keep a Good Worker (Houston Chronicle)

It's one of those gut-wrenching moments that small-business owners dread: when one of your key employees quits.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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The Dos and Don'ts of Search Engine Optimization

Discover the top 10 things you can do that can make or break your ranking with the free search engines.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing · technology

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Choosing a Finder When Raising Capital

If you're having trouble getting investors, maybe a professional capital finder is your best fundraising option.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 finance

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Number of Health Savings Accounts Increases

A recent study shows more employers, employees taking advantage of the health care option.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Wired News: Internet Carriers Must Serve 911

The Federal Communications Commission Thursday ordered internet telephone carriers like Vonage Holdings to provide 911 emergency calling services to customers within 120 days of the agency issuing its decision.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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Start a retail business

Ready to start a retail business? Don't get stuck at the fork in the road--we've mapped out 3 different retail paths so you can choose the one that's right for you.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing · finance

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Department of Home Land Security and Small Business

The Department of Homeland Security has $40 billion to spend. Here's how to get a piece of it.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 marketing

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Microsoft Eyes Small Retailers, Unveils POS Software

While the company has long offered its Retail Management System for mid-market retailers, today the software giant announced the release of Microsoft Point of Sale

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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The Six Pieces of the Patent Idea Puzzle

There are 6 key pieces of patent information you will need to succeed. Each part plays an important role. If you miss one, the results can be disastrous.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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7 good reasons to call a lawyer

Here are seven signs that suggest your business may benefit from the involvement of an attorney.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 management

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Microsoft developing version of Windows for older computers (AP)

The software, code-named Eiger, will look and feel like much like Windows XP and is designed to help companies make older machines run better.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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AP Wire | 05/18/2005 | Name change can help a company adapt

Changing a small company's name can be expensive and time consuming, but many owners realize that their businesses need new identities - the old names just aren't working anymore. They need names that reflect changes in the marketplace.

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Economy Offers Conflicting Growth Signs (BusinessWeek.com)

The economy offered conflicting signs of growth on Thursday. While a closely watched gauge of future business activity fell for the fourth month in a row in April, job hunters got an encouraging cue.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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Memory Card Costs More If You're a Small Biz | Bayosphere

Dan Gillmor is in the market for some memory and compared prices shopping as a consumer, and as a small business person.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 technology

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Consumer Prices Rise on Increasing Food, Energy Costs

Consumer prices jumped again last month, primarily reflecting sharp increases in food and energy costs, the government reported yesterday.

by smallbusiness 2005-12-19 18:36 economy

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