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Charles
Charles C

Small Business Brief for 11/17

Important stories and highlights from the world of business. Today: Health reform, the auto industry bailout, small business stimulus, economic issues, FMLA news, employee standards and much more.


Tags: small business, obama, bush, health reform, auto industry bailout, small business stimulus, economic issues, economy, fmla news, employee standards, productivity, flexibility, marketing

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Charles
Charles C

Bankruptcy vs. Bailout: Which is Really Better for the Taxpayer

With the Big Three Automakers threatening bankruptcy if they don't get a government bailout, the question is whether it would be better: to let them go under and fall into the hands of a bankruptcy judge or bail them out and let them fall into the hands of Congress?


Tags: small business, gm, ford, chrysler, paulson, bailout, bankruptcy, economy

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Charles
Charles C

Strong Communication Skills and Some Wise Words

It is always hard to terminate an employee, but there are just some things you shouldn't do and one of them is announce the firings on the company blog. We've got some tips to help you avoid an a difficult termination. Also, as an added bonus, some financial advice from the Roman Empire that still rings true today.


Tags: small business, termination, cicero, economy

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Kim
Kim F

Getting New Customers During the Failing Economy

Mainstream media advertisement is expensive. The economy is failing but we still need to make money to pay the bills. No one is going to do an individual business bailout. In small business, we can't afford traditional media avenues to make the money. Social media is a no-cost way to bring in new customers and business, taking it to the next level.


Tags: cost of, social media, new customers, economy, myspace, linkedin, twitter, plurk

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Charles
Charles C

American Confidence in Small Business

We like facts, but as a people and as a nation, tend to run on feelings—specifically confidence. It controls many of the choices we make. How do you feel about the Congress? Do you trust the Military? What are your feelings about small business? How about your church? We have the answers and they are very interesting.


Tags: small business, confidence, economy

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