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FedEx launching disaster preparedness program in Memphis
Biz Journals &bull Feb 25, 2010
FedEx Corp. is engaging FedEx team members in major cities throughout the country in disaster preparedness planning through the American Red Cross corporate volunteer involvement program Ready When the Time Comes. Through the Ready When the Time Comes program, volunteers… Full Story »
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Dotzour: Land mines ahead for economy
Biz Journals &bull Feb 25, 2010
The national economy and the commercial real estate sector could improve slowly but steadily during the next two years but must withstand a series of government-planted land mines in order to do it, an economist told a group of Wichita business executives Wednesday. Mark Dotzour, chief economist at… Full Story »
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Bizmore Bizzies
features.bizmore.com via @myEARTH360 &bull Feb 25, 2010Welcome to the official nomination page of The Bizzies - Bizmore's first-ever awards celebration of all things small business-related, acknowledging the best of the best in the small business community. 2010 marks the inaugural year of Bizmore's official nomination and… Full Story »
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Small Business Sales
www.thestreet.com via @MarkDavids12 &bull Feb 24, 2010Small Business Sales: $10,000 a Minute | Small Business Solutions | Financial Articles & Investing News | TheStreet.com Full Story »
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Casino corporation deals small business bad hand
www.thedailysound.com via @smallbizlegal &bull Feb 24, 2010In what appeared to be a good bet, Waller started her Santa Barbara-based business, Lady Luck Casino Events in 2005, to provide casino-themed parties for corporations, nonprofit fundraisers and private parties. Full Story »
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SME Boardroom Round Table 2010
Dynamic Business &bull Feb 24, 2010The seminar comprises case studies, expert advice and round tables. The seminar will explore strategies and practical solutions for addressing these issues, and result in recommendations being put forward to government. Speakers include The Hon. Private Clients, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Sian… Full Story »
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5 Consumer Trends Small Businesses Should Capitalize on Now
features.bizmore.com via @paulatvistage &bull Feb 23, 2010The concept of "business as usual" is undergoing a transformation in the face of changing consumer and dramatic economic pressures. I spoke recently with noted trend analyst William Higham, author of ?The Next Big Thing - Spotting & Forecasting Consumer… Full Story »
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New credit card rules' double standard
Small Business Features on CNN &bull Feb 22, 2010
The bill Congress passed in May reforms the Truth in Lending Act, which governs only consumer credit. The measure fulfills a wish list of long-sought reforms. Issuers won't be able to hike the interest rates on existing balances as long as customers pay their bills on time, and they'll need to notify customers at least 45 days in advance of interest rate increases and most fee changes. Regulation is often a dirty word to small business owners, but few would object… Full Story »
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A Small Business Entrepreneur Can Create His Own Online Social Network
www.datingsitebuilder.com via @datingsoftware &bull Feb 21, 2010Entrepreneurs are consciously watching over their bottom line whether they are on the positive or negative side of earning profit. They hold on to the thought that they must get those positive earnings. Many of them have considered investing in… Full Story »
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New SOHO Web page
windowsteamblog.com via @77ent &bull Feb 19, 2010New SOHO Web page: Learn how Windows Home Server can make your small business more efficient - Windows Home Server Blog - The Windows Blog Full Story »
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When to Hire a Lawyer
Small Business Online Community &bull Feb 19, 2010
Though their profession isn't always the most popular, business attorneys offer a range of critical services for small business By Morin Bishop There are a host of reasons why small business owners might be averse to consulting an attorney. First, of course, there is the sometimes negative view the American public holds of the legal profession in general. Fairly or not, many Americans just don't trust lawyers. Second, there is the natural tendency of independent-minded entrepreneurs to want to go it alone, to figure out how to get things done themselves, and to reject the very notion that one needs… Full Story »
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4 Lending Innovations That May Help Small Business
blog.entrepreneur.com via @topherthoughts &bull Feb 19, 2010Yesterday, I talked about federal second-round stimulus proposals, and whether they'll help unfreeze the lending markets for small business. Today, I've gathered up four other innovative ideas out there that could help small businesses, no matter what happens with Stimulus… Full Story »
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Research and Markets: 2009 Russia Small Business Market Snapshot - Economic Impact, Buyer Profiling and Targeting
www.tradingmarkets.com via @EasyWebsite &bull Feb 19, 2010Research and Markets: 2009 Russia Small Business Market Snapshot - Economic Impact, Buyer Profiling and Targeting | TradingMarkets.com Full Story »
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No Confidence In Big Business, Government
www.forbes.com via @Smallbizhiring &bull Feb 18, 2010Everybody knows that voters are mad as hell at big government and ready to send incumbents packing. A recent Zogby Interactive poll confirmed their lack of confidence in state and national government. For those who work for a major corporation,… Full Story »
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Nominations open for Indiana Companies to Watch
Biz Journals &bull Feb 18, 2010
The program recognizes privately held Indiana businesses that employ between six and 150 full-time employees and have between $750,000 and $100 million in annual revenue or working capital. The awards are presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Indiana… Full Story »
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The Great Leaders Series: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade
Inc.com &bull Feb 18, 2010
As childhood friends from Long Island, N.Y., Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield bonded over a love of food. In 1977, the twosome decided to take a correspondence course in ice cream-making. After some consideration, the pair made a $12,000 investment in 1978 and opened their first ice cream shop - called Ben & Jerry's Homemade - in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vt. Now, they are the namesakes for a global ice cream empire, and Ben & Jerry's is known for mixing indulgent desserts with social activism. After the pair turned a profit in their first year of business,… Full Story »
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The Great Leaders Series: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
Inc.com &bull Feb 18, 2010
As childhood friends from Long Island, N.Y., Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield bonded over a love of food. In 1977, the twosome decided to take a correspondence course in ice cream-making. After some consideration, the pair made a $12,000 investment in 1978 and opened their first ice cream shop - called Ben & Jerry's Homemade - in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vt. Now, they are the namesakes for a global ice cream empire, and Ben & Jerry's is known for mixing indulgent desserts with social activism. After the pair turned a profit in their first year of business,… Full Story »
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Creating social capital in UK small business
www.ethicalcorp.com via @DominicBone &bull Feb 18, 2010Carl Cox is arguably one of the world's most popular and recognisable DJs. A world-renowned UK talent and occasional film actor, Cox spans the globe entertaining crowds, which have grown as large as 1.5 million clubbers. He owns his own… Full Story »
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Smart Image Media
www.smartimagemedia.com via @CEOonTheMove &bull Feb 17, 2010As I was talking with a new client today, she asked me what would it take to start her new business. I said it?s like giving birth to a baby ? it will be painful, but worth it. 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 »
