Realtors Meet in New Orleans
Nov. 10, 2006 -- The National Association of Realtors opened its national convention in New Orleans yesterday, the largest commercial gat... Read more
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Consumer sentiment drops slightly in November; analysts predict "solid start for retail sales" as holiday season approaches. Read more
Florida Hosts Minority Businesses
Nov. 9, 2006 -- The 2006 Matchmaker Conference and Trade Fair will be held in Orlando, Fla., from Nov. 15-17, organizers said today. ... Read more
Wholesale Inventories Rising
Nov. 9, 2006 -- Inventories at the nation's wholesalers rose last month by the sharpest increase in over a year, the Commerce Department ... Read more
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Small businesses hiring less but paying more; productivity growing at slowest rate in nine years. Read more
In-Your-Face Selling
A gutsy approach to closing the deal. Read more
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Orders for durable goods increase; housing prices post sharpest decline in more than 30 years. Read more
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Consumer and producer prices drop; leading indicators post gains after two months of declines. Read more
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More business owners expect economy to improve in months ahead; trade gap with China widens. Read more
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Manufacturing and service sectors report slower growth; housing market shows signs of stabilizing. Read more
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Lower gas prices boost consumer confidence; manufacturers report fewer orders for durable goods. Read more
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Leading indicators drop for fifth time in eight months; Fed halts interest rates. Read more
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Small-business owners expect economy to slow down; retail sales inch higher. Read more
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Labor Department revises productivity numbers; service sector posts gains. Read more
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Small-business hiring drops for sixth time in seven months; consumer spending posts gains. Read more
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Back-to-school season pushes retail sales higher; housing market shows signs of weakening. Read more
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Consumers and manufacturers face higher prices; leading economic indicators fall. Read more
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Business owners remain optimistic despite weaker sales; productivity on the rise. Read more
Christmas All Year Round 
CEO Fred Schwam takes us inside his workshop, which designs holiday decorations for Radio City Music Hall, Saks Fifth Avenue, and other New York City land... Watch video
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Higher prices lead to weaker consumer spending; factory orders on the rise. Read more
Workers of the World--Buy!
Reaching consumers at the office is tough, but it's not impossible. Here are two ways to break through. Read more
Learning to Love Networking
How a shy guy became a master glad-hander. Read more
Roger Staubach on Turning Salespeople into Team Players
The former Dallas Cowboy, now CEO of the Staubach Co., on fostering teamwork. Read more
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Consumer optimism rises; housing market continues to slide. Read more
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Consumer and producer prices continue to climb; leading indicators post modest gains. Read more
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President Bush praises economy and deficit reductions; business owners remain more pessimistic. Read more
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Higher costs hit service sector; 14 of 16 major industries report strong activity. Read more
Bootstrapping 101: Get to Know Your Customers Really Well
Pete Kight couldn't afford a sales staff when he started CheckFree. So he sold door-to-door himself and found an experience both excruciating and useful. Read more
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Fed raises interest rate once again; consumer confidence improves. Read more
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Leading indicators fall for third time in four months; income growth slows. Read more
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Small-business owners lower expectations; consumer and producer prices rise. Read more
Federal Agencies Ordered to Buy from Small Businesses
A new Senate bill requires the government to consider smaller firms for purchases of all sizes, not just major contracts. Read more
Federal Agencies Ordered to Buy from Small Businesses
A new Senate bill requires the government to consider smaller firms for purchases of all sizes, not just major contracts. Read more
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Fed chief sets off inflation fears; half of business owners report hiring plans. Read more
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Consumer confidence falls from a four-year high; rising costs hit manufacturers. Read more