A Small Business Owner Takes His Case to the Top by Cheryl Sowa 2/9/2010 ยท Comments Government and Politics A Small-Business Owner Takes His Case to the Top Last week, one entrepreneur had the opportunity to ask President Obama a question that no doubt has been on the mind of many others regarding small business loans. NYtimes.com Government and Politics Obama's Small Business Plans: Where They Stand President Obama has been talking -- a lot -- about what Washington needs to do to help save small businesses. Over the past week, he's introduced a half-dozen different initiatives aimed at unlocking credit, creating jobs and expanding the Small Business Administration's loan programs. CNNmoney.comTechnology IssuesWhat's on the Horizon for Microsoft Office 2010?As Microsoft prepares the next release of its Office suite, here's what's in store for the mobile worker. Entrepreneur.comTechnology IssuesThink Twice Before Handing Out Smart Phones to Your EmployeesIf you are a small business owner and you have non-exempt employees on staff, beware. There’s a danger lurking that makes sense but almost no one saw it coming. BusinessKnowHow.comTechnology IssuesWill the iPad Wow Business Owners?Apple's new tablet could soon prove both a vital launch pad and productivity tool for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur.comTechnological IssuesTurn You iPhone Into a Credit Card TerminalNow, photographers, contractors, limo drivers and dog trainers -- any business that operates remotely -- can find a wealth of new software to process credit cards on mobile phones. CNNmoney.comLegal IssuesAnalysis Finds Defined-Benefit Plans Outpace 401(k) ReturnsA Towers Watson analysis finds that defined-contribution plans don’t replicate the advantage of defined-benefit pension plans and thus are unlikely to perform DB plans. Workforce.comTax IssuesThe Latest on the Estate Tax LapseA certified financial planner explains why the IRS isn't collecting the estate tax in 2010 and offers advice to family business owners preparing succession plans. BusinessWeek.com Branding, Sales, and MarketingHow to Set Up a Customer Reference ProgramIs your company doing everything it can to generate customer referrals and positive word-of-mouth? If you suspect the answer is "no," then you should consider setting up a formal customer reference program. ManageSmarter.comBranding, Sales, and MarketingMusician Makes over $18k in 5 Days with Social MediaHere is an example of a business that was started with social media. It was started, get this: over this Christmas and New Year’s, by a musician in Sweden who has never had a business online. SmallBizTrends.com
