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