Government, Politics and the Economy
Entrepreneurs on Obama
According to a new survey, entrepreneurs are willing to give the President time to fix the economy, but many have serious questions about the wisdom of his policies. BusinessWeek.com
Ownership, Management and Operations
12 Steps to Upgrade Your Business
To grow, for your business needs needs to evolve, you need to be able to see where things can be improved and address those areas. Here are a dozen things you can do today to make that happen. SmallBizTrends.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 22 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Republicans: Obama's Financial Oversight Plan Would Continue Bailouts
Leading Republicans on a House panel considering the Obama administration’s overhaul of financial regulations said the president’s plan would continue taxpayer-funded bailouts. Bloomberg.com
Ownership, Management and Operations
Make Sure Your New Hires are “Onboard”
Once they've finished their HR paperwork, it's time to really bring your new hires “onboard.” They will be more engaged, more productive, and they will want to stay and be committe...
By Charles M Cooper · June 19 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
The Obama Financial Plan: Let the Games Begin
The sides are drawn-up and the combatants are set, ready to do battle over Obama's proposals for the Fed, financial regulation and much more. Poll: Too Much Intervention? BusinessWeek.com
Should the Government Back High-Potential Start-Ups?
If the answer is 'yes', then venture-backed companies across the country should be eligible for federal innovation grants. NYTi...
By Charles M Cooper · June 18 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Perhaps California is Not Too Big to Fail
With the legislature in gridlock and $24 billion in red ink, California lawmakers have not been able to persuade the Obama Administration to bail out the state, and California isn't alone. BusinessWeek.com
Economic Trends: The Death of the Independent Pharmacy
With more customers filling their prescriptions online, the small independent pharmacies we grew up with are struggl...
By Charles M Cooper · June 17 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Obama to Create New Consumer-Finance Agency
According to Treasury Department documents, President Obama will propose an agency to protect consumers of financial products. This new agency would have the power to punish offending firms, set mortgage rules and crack down on deceptive practices. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations
Fishy Stock
Looking at the example set by Community Supported Agriculture programs, Northeastern fishing groups are selling shares in their enterprises to consumers and paying them back with weekly allotments of local, fresh-caught fish. WSJ.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 16 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Securities Industry: Leave Executive Comp to Boards, Not Lawmakers
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association released guidelines for how financial services firms should tie compensation to long-term performance and risk management, saying that executive pay should be decided by company boards, not by legislators or regulators. Workforce.com
Fixing the Economy: Is Obama Flubbing the Fix?
With the administration backtracking on major regulatory reform, some critics saying that Obama is squandering a rare opportunity. BusinessWeek.com
By Charles M Cooper · June 15 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Democrats Offer Mixed Signals on Deficit
President Obama may have called for legally binding measures to enforce spending restraint, but both his congressional allies and his own actions are threatening to undermine his effort. WSJ.com
Healthcare Bill Raises Taxes by $600 Billion
House Democrats have drafted healthcare overhaul legislation that includes $600 billion in tax increases and $400 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. According to Ways and Means chairman Charles Rangel, the total cost of healthcare reform will top $1 trillion. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · June 12 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
The Recession: Signs of Improvement, No Jobs Yet
There are signs of improvement, sales are picking up, but according to a recent survey of small business owners, layoffs and poor credit are still a problem. CNNMoney.com
Business Groups to Obama: Limit Union Boss Pay
With President Obama intent on capping executive pay, business groups are now daring the President to impose pay caps on labor union bosses as well. WashingtonTimes.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · June 11 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
