Tips from October 9, 2009 The Small Business tips today discuss providing leadership. Be in touch with reality and optimism. Know which situations you can/cannot control & how to lead in hard times. Inspire your employees. Go over your company's motivation and mission. Encompass your vision for all employees. Stay informed on current situations to plan ahead. Thinking ahead shows you are concerned about the future. Be honest. Tell the truth, even in tough situations when it is hard to accept. Take control and face the problem head on. Daily Overview: Be a great leader with honesty, integrity, respect, and knowledge. [Read Full Article]

  Government, Politics and the Economy Obama Names Venture Capitalist to SBA Advocacy Office President Obama has named Venture Capitalist Winslow Sargeant as the chief counsel of the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. SmallBizJournal.com Obama: Our Projects Will Boost Jobs, Economy Has `Long Way to Go' President Obama has vowed to speed up the spending of federal money on public works projects and said there are signs that a US economic recovery has helped lead to a “reduction in fear” in financial markets. Bloomberg.com [Read Full Article]