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Government, Politics and the Economy Small Business Fallout From GM's Bankruptcy If General Motors files Chapter 11 as many believe they will, we will likely also see many small businesses that supply GM with parts and raw materials face bankruptcy as well. The only difference will be that they have no prospect of government bailouts. AllBusiness.com Obama Sets up Computer Security OfficeAccording to President Obama, the US has failed for too long to adequately protect the security of its computer networks. He said that as he announced that he will soon name a new cyber czar to press for action on computer security. Breitbart.com...
By Charles M Cooper · May 29 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Bill Restrict Small Business Contracting to Real Small Businesses Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), has introduced a bill that would ensure that small business government contracts go only to true small businesses, rather than being awarded to subsidiaries of large companies. WebCPA.com Emerging 200 Program: Training Entrepreneurs to Save Cities Starting its...
By Charles M Cooper · May 28 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Sotomayor: A Business Issue Moderate President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, has a mixed record on the issues important to the business community. BusinessWeek.com Emergency Loans: Will the Banks Go Along? The SBA is preparing to launch its long-awaited emergency loan program for debt-burdened businesses. However, the potential lenders are a bit wary and are asking for more details before they commit to participating. CNNMoney.com Consumer Confidence Jumps on Jobs Outlook
By Charles M Cooper · May 26 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy A GM Bankruptcy: Disaster in the Making When it comes to the auto industry, President Obama isn't just ruling on the fate of a single company. A GM bankruptcy could easily devastate the very economy he is attempting to stabilize. BusinessWeek.com Auto Crisis Hits Minority Dealers Hard After years of work to bring minorities into the automobile industry, minority car dealers are now expected to be hit hard as GM and Chrysler make cuts in their retail networks. WSJ.com
By Charles M Cooper · May 22 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy American Business Grapples with Pending Climate Bill The "American Clean Energy and Security Act," better known as the Waxman-Markey bill, isn't a law yet, but it has become the basis for the debate over how the US should respond to pressure to slash its carbon emissions. WSJ.com What Qualifies for an Emergency Business Loans? Not all businesses will be eligible for the SBA's forthcoming loan-relief program. For example, the loans cannot be used to pay down existing SBA loans. Past borrowers, however, will still be eligible for help with other debts. CNNMoney.com Management and Fi...
By Charles M Cooper · May 21 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Obama: Small Business Key to Economy In a speech welcoming winners of an SBA award to the White House's East Room, President Obama acknowledged that small business is responsible for half the nation's private sector jobs and so deserves support from Washington. Google.com/AP Congress Failing American Small Business While they talk a fine game, when it comes to action on supporting what they, themselves, describe as the “backbone of the economy” our legislators seem happier to play possum. HuffingtonPost.com
By Charles M Cooper · May 20 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Emergency SBA Loans to be Available in June According to the SBA, a new emergency loan program to help struggling-but-viable small businesses will be open for applications in mid-June. CNNMoney.com Merced County: Desperate for Small Business With a staggering 22% unemployment rate and ranking Number Two in the nation in foreclosures, Merced County in California is now pinning its economic hopes on small business. BusinessWeek.com
By Charles M Cooper · May 19 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy Geithner: Economy Stabilizing, Pain Ahead Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Monday the U.S. economy was beginning to stabilize, but cautioned that consumers will still feel the pain of the current recession. Reuters.com Post-Recession America: A Vastly Different EconomyWith the US economy beginning to show some early signs of stabilization, people are wondering what the “new normal” economy is really going to look like? Here are some thoughts. MSNBC.com Management and Financial Issues
By Charles M Cooper · May 18 2009 small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
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