Bankruptcy
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Are you Going to be a Successful Entrepreneur?
funloverz.com via @wintwitwon &bull TodayHow do you know whether you can be a successful entrepreneur, or if you are better off as a salaried employee? Everyone has bad days at work, when they start to fantasize about how great it would be to be their own boss. But before you make any drastic moves, it is wise to do a bit of self reflection to determine if this is really something you'll be naturally suited for. Although there isn't a tried and true formula for success, studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs share many common characteristics. Do you possess any of these personality traits?… Full Story »
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Anger over proposed bankruptcy amendments
Dynamic Business &bull Feb 25, 2010Australia's largest privately-owned debt collection agency Prushka has rejected claims by the Council of Small Business that proposed changes to bankruptcy legislation will produce better outcomes for SME's. CEO of Prushka, Roger Mendelson said the Government's proposal to change the… Full Story »
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How To Fight Off Bankruptcy
Business Insider &bull Feb 24, 2010
Declaring bankruptcy should be your last recourse when your business is struggling and you're facing a mountain of debt. There are several other strategies you can try before you resort to throwing in the towel; Michelle Goodman has a few… Full Story »
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Small business supports new bankruptcy laws
Dynamic Business &bull Feb 22, 2010One the eve of Senate debate around the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009, the Council of Small Business has affirmed support for the bill which will ultimately improve the position for many small businesses that experience difficulties recovering small consumer… Full Story »
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Profits Aren't Everything, They Are The Only Thing - A Review
Small Biz Trends &bull Feb 21, 2010
Sometimes business leaders need a rally cry to get themselves in gear. For his call to arms, George Coultier choose to twist the old football axiom (winning isnt everything, its the only thing) for his book, Profits Aren't Everything,They Are The Only Thing. Coultier, founder of American Management Services, used his 30-year career of turning around financially troubled businesses to assemble rules for hot to prevent your business… Full Story »
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Entrepreneurs Worried about the Economy
The Entrepreneurial Mind &bull Feb 17, 2010
American Express OPEN just released their latest Economic Pulse survey of small business owners . This survey was conducted 1/28/10 to 2/1/10. Overall, 68% of small business owners surveyed say the economy stresses them out (on par with January 2009… Full Story »
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50 Famous People Who Failed at Their First Attempt at Career Success
My Venture Pad &bull Feb 17, 2010
Steve is a Partner at Emergent Research and is focused on the growth of small business and the impact of the Internet and social technologies on media and marketing. Steve blogs here and at Emergent Research. As a career success coach, I always advise myclients to stick with it - to demonstrate their commitment to their career success to themselves and others by shaking off setbacks and moving forward. This morning, I received an email from Katina Solomon at OnLineCollege.org telling me about a new blog post she had just done and asking me to pass it on to my… Full Story »
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Retirement: Feeling Insecure About Securities
SM Small Biz &bull Feb 16, 2010
LIKE MANY AMERICANS, Mike Ferrari says his retirement plans aren't what they used to be.Since the stockmarket crashed in September 2008, Ferrari, 49, is not only investing more conservatively than he used to, he is spending more time monitoring his investments. He is also putting off retiring for another three to six years to build up a larger starting nest egg.Why? Things are just too risky these days, Ferrari says. Now, with all of the derivatives -- and derivatives of derivatives -- one can be 100% on target about fundamentals, but still lose money because folks on the other side… Full Story »
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Report: Brookfield Properties buys debt on Tishman Speyer's D.C. portfolio
Biz Journals &bull Feb 10, 2010
Brookfield Properties is buying debt associated with Tishman Speyer's D.C. properties, according to a report from Debtwire. Full Story »
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Groove Automotive acquires 2 more Burt dealerships
Biz Journals &bull Feb 9, 2010
Groove Automotive Group, a Colorado auto-dealership company led by Rod Buscher, said Monday it has acquired two more dealerships and a car brokerage from Burt Automotive Network (AN) Full Story »
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Doug Kass: The US Consumer Is Sick And You Should Go Short Retail With Impunity
Business Insider &bull Feb 8, 2010
Seabreaze Capital manager Doug Kass has a wide-ranging interview with Benzinga.com , which covers such topics as Wall Street bonuses and his personal investing history. In terms of actionable ideas, here's what he has to say: Q: What is one… Full Story »
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Ex-Merrill chief Thain lands at CIT
Small Business Features on CNN &bull Feb 8, 2010
Former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain has been tapped to lead struggling lender CIT Group. Full Story »
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Ex-Merrill Lynch Chief Thain Named as New CIT CEO
Daily Finance &bull Feb 8, 2010
It's official. After numerous reports that he was a leading candidate, former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain clinches the top job at struggling lender CIT. CIT ran into trouble a year ago as its investment in subprime mortgage paper and… Full Story »
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Obama urges Congress to back small business plan
www.reuters.com via @77ent &bull Feb 8, 2010President Barack Obama delivers remarks on job creation and the economy at Oasis Mechanical Contractors Inc, a small in business in Lanham, Maryland, February 5, 2010. Full Story »
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What government services would you give up for a lower tax bill?
My Venture Pad &bull Feb 7, 2010
Remind me not to move to Colorado Springs. Or even visit there. Its anti-tax residents have decided to rough it rather than pay for services most of us take for granted. Streetlights have gone da... Full Story »
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Prius brake problems attracting buyers
money.cnn.com via @davidakhoa &bull Feb 6, 2010Questions & Answers Innovation Nation Small Business Video 50 Best Places to Launch Resource Guide Next Little Thing Full Story »
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Appeals court will hear cases in Honolulu
Biz Journals &bull Feb 4, 2010
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in San Francisco, will hear oral arguments for at least six cases in Honolulu next week. Full Story »
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Report: Post-bankruptcy issues cost Dallas $757M
Biz Journals &bull Jan 27, 2010
Alerts on properties in bankruptcy - otherwise known as post-bankruptcies - were up 38 percent in 2009, according to a report from Addison-based Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. Full Story »
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Glendale: CityNorth ruling won't impact Coyotes deal
Biz Journals &bull Jan 27, 2010
The city of Glendale says the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling on CityNorth's tax subsidy won't impact a lease deal it is forging with the new owners of the Phoenix Coyotes. Full Story »
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Bill would put ex-GM, Chrysler dealers 1st in line for new franchises
Biz Journals &bull Jan 26, 2010
Colorado General Motors and Chrysler dealers who were stripped of their franchises during those carmakers' bankruptcy proceedings would have right of first refusal to get them back under a bill that received unanimous approval from a state House of Representatives… Full Story »
