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SBE Council Urges Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline to Strengthen Economy and Create Jobs for Small Businesses
Washington, D.C. (Press Release – October 7, 2011) – Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) President & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement today in light of the U.S. State Department’s final public meeting concerning the proposed Keystone…
Flex Time Can Make Your Entire Staff More Productive (Even Hourly Workers)
Do you still think your small business couldn’t possibly function if you offered your employees flexible work hours? Do you believe your staffers need to be at their desks 9 to 5, or they couldn’t do their jobs effectively? Then you’ll want to know about a growing trend: Companies are…
3 Stats to Think About When Crafting Your Social Media Campaign
There’s a lot involved with building your social media presence–so much so, that it’s easy for small business owners to feel overwhelmed and become unsure of what they should be focusing on. And then you come across some startling stats that show just how big the disconnect really…
Group Calls for Repeal of Health Insurance Tax, Citing Small Business Impact
Washington, D.C. (Press Release – October 7, 2011) – With the U.S. Department of Labor today announcing employment figures remained static at 9.1 percent, small business advocates intensified their push for Congress to take action to protect employers from tax and regulatory policies…
Who Needs a Small Business Loan?
While the government has been pushing small business loans and other quick fixes, fewer than expected entrepreneurs have taken advantage of these programs. What alternatives are available for growing your business in the meantime?
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Who needs a small business loan program? Apparently not…
How Online Tools Helped a Family Farm Get New Business
How can online tools help your small business get new customers? I experienced a real-life case study of this principle recently. Together with a few of our friends and family, my family went to Crumland Farms in Frederick, Maryland, recently and had a great experience and perfect weather. We used…
With the Passing of Steve Jobs, America Longs for the Next Innovator-in-Chief
President Obama’s $447 billion jobs bill hit a roadblock as Senate Republicans led the vote against the measure. The proposal would enact a 50 percent payroll tax cut, create an “infrastructure bank” to fund construction projects, and fund job-training initiatives for returning veterans.…
For SMBs Using BI: Reporting Still Vital, Inability to Access Multiple Data Sources Handcuffing Performance, Survey Suggests
McLean, Virginia (Press Release – October 6, 2011) - While dashboards and reporting continue to be critical elements driving adoption of BI among small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), most SMBs are unable to access all of the data they need, or have an easy way to understand it in order…
Save the Date: Twitter Chat, October 20, About Branding
On Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 8 PM Eastern time I’ll be on a Twitter chat hosted and sponsored by FedEx Office®. And I’d love to have you join us! Bring your questions, bring your expertise, bring your advice for others in the small biz community.
The topic is going to be branding – how…
Is Your Startup Story Worth $10,000?
Something every entrepreneur or small business owner has in common is that they have a story. Whether you quit your job in the middle of the recession (like me!) or you went from garage to glory in three years, we all have a startup story that is unique and inspiring to others. And now we all have…
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