Government, Politics and the Economy
Obama: Small Business Promises Kept and Broken
President Obama promised to help Main Street where, but has he kept that promise? Here's a look at where he's followed through -- and where he hasn't. CNNMoney.com
Survey Suggests Recession to End This Quarter
With recent data suggesting that the recession has bottomed-out, the Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey of private economists showed about 90% of the respondents believe the recession will be declared over this quarter. FoxBusiness.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · August 10 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Small Business Job Losses Continue
The mass-layoffs in the economy may have slowed, but small companies are still dropping employees to stay afloat. CNNMoney.com
SBA's Mills Has the Answers for Small Business
SBA chief Karen Mills discusses the challenges facing small business as well as her role in getting struggling companies the help they need. WSJ.com
US Unemployment Slows
Unemployment slowed last month and the overall un...
By Charles M Cooper · August 07 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Small Business Still Struggling Under Obama's Programs
President Obama may have kept some of his promises to small business owners, but the credit crunch continues and it still has far too many small companies trapped in a death spiral. CNNMoney.com
Romer: Stimulus Working
In a recent speech, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer defended the Obama stimulus package and left the door open to a possible second stimulus. FoxBusiness.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · August 06 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
Geithner: US Unemployment May Peak in 2010
According to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, US unemployment may not peak until the second half of 2010, even though the broader economy shows signs of improvement. Bloomberg.com
House Approves Food Safety Overhaul
The US House of Representatives has approved the biggest overhaul of food safety laws in decades in the wake of major outbreaks of food-borne disease that has left industries fighting to woo back wary consumers. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations
By Charles M Cooper · August 03 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
Government, Politics and the Economy
The People's Stimulus
It's not what Congress or the President had in mind, but towns are using $2 bills and "buy local" promotions to launch their own stimulus efforts to keep local merchants in business. CNNMoney.com
Obama and the Entrepreneur: The Story Behind the Photo
When President Obama made his way out of a town-hall event, there was one persistent small business owner pressed him on the issue of taxes. NYTimes.com
By Charles M Cooper · July 31 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
ABC Online and On Your Side
EZlocal.com Gets a Redesign
EZlocal.com recently got a redesign. More members are seeing their business on the site as a Featured Listing on the local homepages, search results and more! If you're a paid ABC member you can login to add coupons, images and detailed descriptions to drive even more traffic to your business.
Government, Politics and the Economy
Velazquez: Reduce the Burden on Small Business
House Committee on Small Business chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), is asking for changes in the healthcare reform legislation being developed that would reduce the tax burden on small businesses. WebCPA.com
By Charles M Cooper · July 30 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
ABC Online and On Your Side
EZlocal.com Gets a Redesign
EZlocal.com recently got a redesign. More members are seeing their business on the site as a Featured Listing on the local homepages, search results and more! If you're a paid ABC member you can login to add coupons, images and detailed descriptions to drive even more traffic to your business.
Government, Politics and the Economy
Durable Goods Orders, Excluding Cars and Planes, Unexpectedly Rise
Excluding cars and aircraft, new orders for US durable goods rose unexpectedly in June, a signal that manufacturing may expand in the second half of the year. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations...
By Charles M Cooper · July 29 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
ABC Online and On Your Side
EZlocal.com Gets a Redesign
EZlocal.com recently got a redesign. More members are seeing their business on the site as a Featured Listing on the local homepages, search results and more! If you're a paid ABC member you can login to add coupons, images and detailed descriptions to drive even more traffic to your business.
Government, Politics and the Economy
Fed's Yellen: `First Solid Signs' of Emergence From U.S. Recession
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Janet Yellen has made a statement saying that the US economy is showing the “first solid signs” of emerging from the recession and that it should resume growth later this year...
By Charles M Cooper · July 28 2009
small business brief, marketing, small business, economy
