Government, Politics and the Economy
Democatic Senators: Climate-Change Legislation Should Be Dropped This Year
Four Democratic senators as calling for the Senate to abandon efforts to pass legislation curbing greenhouse-gas emissions this year and concentrate on a narrower bill to require use of renewable energy. Bloomberg.com
Management and Operations
10 Things Not to Say to Customers
There are great things to say to a customer, and then there are things that will drive that same customer into the arms of the competition. Here are the top 10 things not to say to a customer and what you and your people should say instead....
By Charles M Cooper · August 14 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
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
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
SBA Report: The Regulatory Flexibility Act
The SBA Office of Advocacy saved small businesses $10.7 billion in foregone regulatory costs in fiscal 2008. The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires federal agencies to consider less burdensome regulatory alternatives that still reach agency goals.
Obama Signs Equal Pay Law
Declaring that ending pay disparity is not just a women's issue, President Obama signed legislation that gives workers more time to file their pay discrimination suits.
House Passes Massiv...
By Charles M Cooper · January 29 2009
small business brief, small business, economy, sales
