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Government, Politics and the Economy
Build America Bonds Signal Lower Appeal of Municipal Debt
Barack Obama may be the worst thing that ever happened to tax-exempt bonds, but states and municipalities are loving his Build America Bonds, at least so far. Bloomberg.com
Experts: Economy is Going to Improve
Sure, the US economy may have contracted sharply in the first quarter, but according to some economists, there are sunnier skies are on the horizon. FoxNews.com
Management and Operations
Bad Management Day: Custer at the Little Big Horn
Today, June 25, should be remembered as “Bad Management Day,” a day to ponder all the terrible management decisions made each year by so many overpaid, puffed-up egomaniacal CEOs whose apparent inspiration died on June 25th, 1876: Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. Workforce.com
Getting What You Need Without Cash
In a tough economy like this, more and more small business owners are discovering that they can conserve their cash by bartering for the goods and services they need. CNNMoney.com
Legal Issues
Protect Your Small Business From Identity Theft
The sad truth is that when a small business falls victim to identity theft, its usually an inside job. Here's how you can protect yourself, even if your potential identity thieves really are right under your nose. BusinessKnowHow.com
Taxes and Financial Issues
Rules Change for SBA 504 Loan Program
In an effort to help cash-strapped small businesses, the SBA permanently changed a key loan program so that businesses can refinance if they plan to expand or buy equipment. WSJ.com
Start-up Financing: Why Less Is More
It may be counterintuitive, but a company running on a tight budget often performs far better than a company that has gotten a chunk of Venture Capital. BusinessWeek.com
Technology Issues
Microsoft Offers 'Screaming Deals' for Windows 7 Early Adopters
Microsoft has come out promising a “screaming deal” for anyone willing to order a Windows 7 upgrade more than three months before the software officially goes on sale. ZDNet.com
Hosted IT for Small Business
Hosted IT, where computer applications are hosted on remote servers and not at the business itself, is a growing trend in small businesses. Is it right for you? SmallBusinessComputing.com
Health, Benefits and Labor Issues
Will the Public Health Insurance Option Kill Employer-Provided Healthcare?
Some senators are worried about the possibility that by offering subsidized health insurance to millions of individuals and families, they could erode the employer-based coverage they say they want to preserve. NYTimes.com
Branding, Sales and Marketing
Facebook and Email Integration
Here are five ways for email marketers to tap into the power of Facebook to improve their online marketing performance. ClickZ.com
Strategic Communications: Make Every Word Count
Whether it is in support of your marketing efforts or other function, when it comes to crafting your strategic communications, you know that every word counts. Brent Sampson, author of Sell Your Book on Amazon , offers these tips to improve the impact of your business writing. BusinessManagementDaily.com
