Holiday Shoppers Bargain Hunting
A survey shows more cash-strapped Americans will be shopping smarter this holiday season. Read story
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CEO Optimism Dives
By Michael Gadd | Nov 19, 2008
Confidence among private company executives continues to slide as costs rise and credit markets tighten. Read story
Consumers: Service Beats Low Prices
By Michael Gadd | Nov 18, 2008
Even in a down economy, great customer service can boost sales, a study finds. Read story
Economy Hurting Employee Morale
By Michael Gadd | Nov 13, 2008
A survey finds a growing number of U.S. workers are worried about losing their jobs. Read story
Home Values Tanking
By Michael Gadd | Nov 12, 2008
Real estate experts say home equity will continue falling well into next year. Read story
Poor Communication Hurts Morale
By Michael Gadd | Nov 6, 2008
Employees are happier when they are kept in the loop, a survey finds. Read story
Workers Heading to the Polls
By Michael Gadd | Oct 29, 2008
A survey finds most U.S. employees will be casting their ballots next month without missing work. Read story
Businesses Happier With Banks
By Michael Gadd | Oct 28, 2008
Before the Wall Street crisis, small-business owners were praising banks for better customer service, a survey finds. Read story
U.S. Economy Still Tops
By Michael Gadd | Oct 27, 2008
Despite the financial crisis, the U.S. economy remains the world's most competitive, the World Economic Forum says. Read story
Raises Smaller than Expected
By Michael Gadd | Oct 23, 2008
Hit hard by the sluggish economy, employers are cutting back on pay hikes and bonuses, a survey finds. Read story
More Workers Playing Hooky
By Michael Gadd | Oct 22, 2008
As most employers already suspect, "sick days" aren't always wasted on being sick, a survey finds. Read story
Holiday Shoppers Fear Online Fraud
By Michael Gadd | Oct 21, 2008
Though global in reach, identity theft is more prevalent in English-speaking countries, a study finds. Read story
Consumers Scaling Back
By Michael Gadd | Oct 16, 2008
As the economy worsens, more Americans are staying home and watching television, a survey finds. Read story
Weak Holiday Spending Expected
By Michael Gadd | Oct 14, 2008
The slumping economy will cut into consumer spending over the holidays, Deloitte reports. Read story
Entrepreneurs Gather in France
By Michael Gadd | Oct 9, 2008
A global meeting of business leaders and policymakers seeks to boost entrepreneurship. Read story
Jobseekers Adopting New Tactics
By Michael Gadd | Oct 8, 2008
As the labor market gets tougher, job applicants are trying new tricks to stick out from the crowd, a survey says. Read story
Investors: Banks Failing to Communicate
By Michael Gadd | Oct 7, 2008
Financial firms aren't keeping customers in the loop, a survey finds. Read story
College Savings Down
By Michael Gadd | Oct 2, 2008
The slumping economy is making it tougher for parents to put aside college funds for their kids. Read story
Businesses Bracing for Slump
By Michael Gadd | Sep 30, 2008
A survey finds small-business owners were expecting tougher times even before the Wall Street crisis. Read story
Business Groups Mixed on Bailout
By Michael Gadd | Sep 25, 2008
The $700 billion plan to rescue Wall Street has smaller firms worried about footing the bill. Read story
Student Debt Affecting Careers
By Michael Gadd | Sep 24, 2008
To pay off loans, college grads are putting wages over job satisfaction. Read story
Bad Rules Sought for Review
By Michael Gadd | Sep 23, 2008
The SBA advocacy office is seeking bids for a list of faulty small-business regulations. Read story
Consumer Mood Up
By Michael Gadd | Sep 11, 2008
Americans are more confident about the economy and their finances, a survey finds. Read story
Slower Hiring Ahead
By Michael Gadd | Sep 9, 2008
Most U.S. employers aren't planning to create any more new jobs this year, a survey finds. Read story
Employees Saving Less
By Michael Gadd | Sep 3, 2008
More workers are living paycheck to paycheck, a survey finds. Read story
More Workers Telecommuting
By Michael Gadd | Aug 28, 2008
Gas prices and high-tech tools have more employees working remotely, a survey finds. Read story
Paycheck Gains Smaller Than Expected
By Michael Gadd | Aug 27, 2008
Budgets for salary increases have fallen below four percent, the Conference Board reports. Read story
Consumer Outlook Picks Up
By Michael Gadd | Aug 26, 2008
After hitting bottom this year, confidence in the U.S. economy improves, the Conference Board reports. Read story
Online Recruiting More Popular
By Michael Gadd | Aug 20, 2008
More hiring managers are looking for job candidates online, but referrals are still the most trusted tool. Read story
Accountants: Economy in Recession
By Michael Gadd | Aug 15, 2008
A survey of CPAs finds most have a grim outlook on the economy. Read story
Health-Care Costs Easing
By Michael Gadd | Aug 13, 2008
Workplace wellness programs may be reining in rising costs, a survey finds. Read story
Employers Embrace Online Training
By Michael Gadd | Aug 7, 2008
A survey finds Web 2.0 is lagging behind online training as a workplace tool. Read story
Energy Costs Hitting Self-Employed
By Michael Gadd | Aug 5, 2008
Even the smallest businesses are raising prices and reducing travel, a survey finds. Read story
Committee Approves R&D Bill
By Michael Gadd | Jul 30, 2008
New legislation offers billions in federal grants to small businesses, including those already backed by venture capital. Read story
Weaker Dollar Attracting Execs
By Michael Gadd | Jul 24, 2008
While tougher on domestic firms, the cheaper U.S. dollar is drawing more foreign business leaders to the states. Read story
Minimum Wage Hike Reignites Debate
By Michael Gadd | Jul 23, 2008
Opponents say small employers are already struggling with weaker sales and rising costs. Read story
More Young People in Debt
By Michael Gadd | Jul 22, 2008
The credit crunch is putting the squeeze on younger Americans, a survey finds. Read story
Rising Costs Cut into Savings
By Michael Gadd | Jul 17, 2008
Even with rebate checks, consumers are putting less money away, a survey finds. Read story
Study: Innovation a Group Effort
By Michael Gadd | Jul 14, 2008
More businesses are relying on public sector help to develop innovative products. Read story
Study: Retiring Harder on Women
By Michael Gadd | Jul 10, 2008
Lower income and a longer lifespan are forcing women to save more than men, a study finds. Read story
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