Government and Economy
Small Business Not Sold on Robin Hood Economics
The spending plan President Obama sent to Congress would take nearly $1 trillion from the rich in new taxes and give it to the poor in new tax cuts, college loans and socialized medicine; but small business advocates are worried about the problems that punishing Wall Street will cause on Main Street. WashingtonPost.com
Management and Financial Issues
VCs Call for Frugality
There is less money available to entrepreneurs these days and with fewer startups being bought, venture capitalists are pushing portfolio companies to focus on frugality. BusinessWeek.com
What You Need to Know About Lawful Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims
To have a valid release of claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, employers must comply with several technical requirements. These requirements are strict and unqualified, and the employer has to meet them all. Here is an outline of what you must do to comply. Workforce.com
Individual Performance Should Meet Organizational Goals
Goal management can help organizations manage employee performance in a strategic, effective way. TalentManagement.com
Technology Issues
Web 2.0 Is Just So 2008
What will the next stage in the Web's development offer marketers? ClickZ.com
Buyer's Guide: Managed Hosting Services
Hosting a web site in-house can be expensive, as it requires the necessary hardware and software and power and security precautions—not to mention the cost of bandwidth. To reduce costs and increase both security and performance, some companies are turning to "shared" solutions, such as managed hosting and colocation. Before implementing one of these solutions, learn what your options are, and the questions to ask vendors. TechnologyEvaluation.com
Benefits and Labor Issues
Document Your Fairness Before you Fire
Before you let someone go—for cause or just because you have to—do yourself a favor and document the situation in case you wind up in court later. USAToday.com
Employee Morale Deteriorating
Employment plunged in February as employers continued to reduce costs through layoffs and pay cuts, moves that appear to be taking a toll on the morale of remaining workers. Workforce.com
Sales and Marketing
It's Not Just E-Mail Anymore
Are you developing a consistent message? Here are six points to consider. ClickZ.com
Dumb Sales Questions During a Bad Economy
If your team is fond of any of the following queries, you may find yourself in a world of trouble. ManageSmarter.com
Let Your Customers 'Have It Their Way'
The famous Burger King slogan is more than just a catchy phrase—it's a business philosophy for success in trying times. ManageSmarter.com
