Government and Economy
Obama's Small View of Small Business
When it was released, the budget President Obama unveiled sparked a war of words all over the capital. The disagreements were so profound on a host of topics—including small business—that it’s almost as if people were looking at two entirely different documents. Reuters/Front Row Washington blog
SBA's 'Goodwill' Leaves Much to be Desired
Business brokers are worried that the SBA's new loan cap rule will jeopardize entrepreneurship. WashingtonPost.com
Management and Financial Issues
Building a Customer Experience Culture
How to Get Everyone Working to the Same Customer Experience Goal. CustomerThink.com
Find Your Funding: Your Business Model
Potential investors these days are paying more attention than ever to a startup's business model. Here's how to make yours bulletproof. BusinessWeek.com
Technology Issues
Web Conferencing Booms With Small Businesses
If you are looking to cut costs, online conferencing can slash your travel budget and even increase your sales. The trick is to pick the right service. CNNMoney.com
Benefits and Labor Issues
Obama Budget Raises Issues for Employers
The $3.5 trillion federal budget includes healthcare reform, expanded unemployment benefits and a requirement that employers enroll their employees in retirement plans. Workforce Management
Card Check: Heading-off the Coming Battle
Business and labor are gearing for a colossal fight over the 'card check' bill. But two improbably coupled labor-war veterans have an idea for a grand compromise. CNNMoney.com
Sales and Marketing
All You Need is Love: Recruiting & Retaining Sales Leaders
When you want to build a great sales team, remember that a little "love" can go a long way in recruiting and retain top salespeople. ManageSmarter.com
Can “Buy Local” Beat the Recession?
Small business owners are banding together and encouraging their customers to shop at nearby independents. Would a campaign like this help your business? BusinessWeek.com
Knowing When to Ease Up On Frequency
A drill-down exercise into some common complaints about overeager senders. ClickZ.com
