Government and Economy
Stimulus Sought for Equity Financing
With equity investments in new companies drying up, venture capitalists and angel investors are pushing the federal government for financial relief and to open up to them small business programs traditionally reserved for noninvestor-backed businesses. WSJ.com
Internet Sales Tax Coming?
House and Senate bills expected to surface in the next week could eliminate the "physical presence" requirement in the tax law that has, thus far, kept the various levels of government from levying sales taxes on the Web. BusinessWeek.c...
By Charles M Cooper · April 21 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
House Small Business Chair Wants IRS to do More for Small Business
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) says the IRS should do more to help small businesses get on top of their taxes including education, payment flexibility, and faster refund processing. USNews.com
Bank Bailout to Equity Shares
The Obama Administration has determined that they can keep the banking system going without having to ask Congress for more money by turning the debt into common stock in the banks. MSNBC.com
By Charles M Cooper · April 20 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
IMF Sees Parallels Between Today and the Great Depression
In spite the unprecedented steps already taken by central banks and governments across the globe, the International Monetary Fund is warning world leaders of "worrisome parallels" between the current global economic crisis and the Great Depression. Telegraph.co.uk
Is Bland Affluence Giving Way to Authenticity Chic?
Americans seem to be looking for simpler—and cheaper—ways to live. Columnist Peggy Noonan explores what may be a growing trend toward an easier way of life. WSJ.com
Management and...
By Charles M Cooper · April 17 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
Has the US Become the New Russia?
In the May issue of the Atlantic Monthly, Simon Johnson, former chief economist at the IMF and a professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT compares the “financial oligarchy” running US policy with the business elites in emerging countries. FT.com
SBA Lending Assistance Stalling
T he parts of the federal government's stimulus program aimed at small-business owners aren't working as they should, say local owners and small-business experts who are trying to figure out what to do about the problem.
Management and Fina...
By Charles M Cooper · April 16 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
Small Business Stimulus: Is Obama Doing Enough?
As stimulus money starts trickling out, some are asking a timely question: Is the federal government doing enough to ensure small businesses get their share? WSJ.com
10 Growth Sectors
In spite of all the bad economic news, some sectors of the economy are actually growing. Here is the rundown. Entrepreneur.com
Report: Record Fall-off in Sales-tax Revenue
State and l...
By Charles M Cooper · April 15 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
After the Fed’s Money Flood, Will Democracy Need a Bailout?
The bailouts may be the least popular government program in history, and if the Treasury needs more money to keep it going, who knows whether Congress would provide it? As a result, Treasury and the Fed have been running what Kevin Hassett, director of economic-policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, sees as a scam. Bloomberg.com
Small Business Fights Back Against the Banks
As banks pull back on lending and work to purge bad loans from their balance sheets, some small business borrowers are on the attack, filing lawsuits, putting out news release...
By Charles M Cooper · April 14 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
Small Business and the Obama Tax Hikes
Are higher taxes going to harm small businesses or not? That is the question posed by this article and the answer they come up with, not surprisingly, is “No.” WashingtonPost.com
Healthcare Tops the Spring Recess Homework for House Democrats
House Democratic leaders have asked their members to use the spring recess to reach out to voters and sell White House and congressional plans to overhaul the nation's healthcare system. CQPolitics.com
Management and Financial Issues
By Charles M Cooper · April 13 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government and Economy
Small Business: Obama Just Doesn't Understand Us
According to a survey by City Business Journals Network, nearly 60% of small business owners think the Obama administration doesn’t understand small business while better than 40% are less optimistic about the national economy than they were when President Barack Obama took office. Bizjournals.com
Venture Capitalists: Don't Treat Us Like Hedge Funds
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner wants to see venture capitalists, hedge funds and private equity firms registered with the SEC and subject to disclosure requireme...
By Charles M Cooper · April 10 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
