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Government and Economy Nothing of Substance for Small Business in Stimulus The recently passed economic stimulus plan offers very little direct benefit to small businesses, but economists see those companies, rather than the stimulus, as their own cure for what is ailing them. New SBA Chief Intent on Making Change You Can Believe In Karen Gordon Mills, President Obama's new Small Business Administration head, will bring with her a financier's background and extensive hands-on experience as a small business advocate. Meet Mills and learn why she just might be the right person for the job.
By Charles M Cooper · February 16 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Most Lawmakers Will Vote on Stimulus Sight Unseen According to Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), none of his Senate colleagues will "have the chance" to read the entire 1,071 page final version of the $790-billion stimulus bill before it comes up for a final vote in Congress. SBA Makes it Easier to Refinance Existing Credit Lines The U.S. Small Business Administration has made a first revision to its procedural guidance governing lender participation and loan processing for the two SBA major loan guarantee programs: 7(a) and 504.
By Charles M Cooper · February 13 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Last Best Hope for Small Businesses: Their Customers The Obama Administration's economic stimulus plan doesn't have much that might directly benefit small businesses. Economists, however, see salvation for those companies closer to home with their own customers. Gregg Withdraws From Commerce Secretary Nomination Senator Gregg made a statement regarding his withdrawal from consideration as U.S. Commerce Secretary, stating that he found “irresolvable conflicts” on policy between himself and the president. Stimul...
By Charles M Cooper · February 12 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy New SBA Chief Could Deliver Real Change Karen Mills, President Obama's choice to run the Small Business Administration, could transform the agency's approach to funding. Greenwashing in Washington With Democrats emphasizing the environment in their economic recovery plan, environmental groups are saying that greenwashing—the marketing of products as green even if they really aren’t—has moved from being an advertising ploy to a lobbying tool.
By Charles M Cooper · January 21 2009 small business brief, small business, economy, Advertising
Government and Economy States Fighting Budget Shortfalls According to the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, at least 43 states are wrestling with budget shortfalls this year or next. Take a look at how some of these cash-strapped states are dealing with the problem. Small Business Credit Outlook Many observers say that the financial crisis is making the credit climate especially cold and difficult for small businesses. Retailers Seeking Their Own Stimulus Plan...
By Charles M Cooper · December 29 2008 small business brief, small business, customer service, Advertising
Government and Economy IRS: Lower Collections from Audits The Internal Revenue Service has reported that collections from audits were down 4.7% to $56.4 billion this year, the first time in more than a decade that the number has fallen. Businesses Facing Extinction Determining which industries are on their way out may seem easy, but some businesses, like telemarketing, are surprisingly hard to kill. Then again, others that many are sad to see go just can't seem to survive. Management and Financial Issues The Dangers of Recession Cost-Cutt...
By Charles M Cooper · December 23 2008 small business brief, marketing, small business, Advertising
Government and Economy How the President Should Help Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs and experts offer their suggestions, which ranged from making health care more affordable and streamlining paperwork to out-of-the-box ideas like giving banks access to the Federal Reserve's discount window based on their increase in lending to small businesses. Kiplinger: Unemployment May Hit 9% Mounting job losses and the troubled auto industry are putting more pressure on Congress to stimulate the economy, but will it work? Kiplinger predicts that 2009 could see 3 million jobs lost and an unemployment rate as high as 9%.
By Charles M Cooper · December 08 2008 small business brief, marketing, small business, Advertising
Government and Economy Democrats Must Now Deal With Immigration Issues President-elect Obama has nominated Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security. The Washington Post suggests that Napolitano push for broad immigration reform if confirmed. Back on Capitol Hill, Auto Executives Still Find SkepticsSenator Christopher J. Dodd, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, hinted at difficulties for lawmakers in approving a bailout for the Big Three automakers.
By Charles M Cooper · December 04 2008 small business brief, small business, Advertising, dodd
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