Accountants More Pessimistic
A survey finds accounting and finance workers are worried about the job market. Read more
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Worker Confidence Inches Up
The nation's employees were feeling better about the economy last month, Spherion reports. Read more
Look to Low-Cost and Niche Airlines for Low Fares
One of the best ways to get the lowest fares is to know where low-cost and niche airlines fly. These carriers allow you to create your own system of airfa... Read more
Most Valuable Players
Company builds customer loyalty by hosting a baseball program. Read more
The Iron Man: Jordan Zimmerman of Zimmerman Advertising
How does the founder of an advertising agency with 22 offices and billings in excess of $2.6 billion always know exactly what his clients want? Jordan... Read more
The Tipping Point
Your food sucked, your server's attitude hovered somewhere between dismissive and hostile, and if there was an award for longest time elapsed between cour... Read more
Employee Outlook Picks Up
May 7, 2007 -- Following declines in recent months, employees became more optimistic in the economy in April, according to a new survey.<... Read more
Bill Zanker Never Wants to Come Down
He's got Tony Robbins! He's got Donald Trump! And, man, has he got a positive outlook! Meet the founder of the Learning Annex, who might be having more fun t... Read more
Fort Lauderdale Company Makes Inner City 100 List
Which companies made this year's list of America's fastest-growing urban businesses? Through April 21, Inc.com features a new honoree each day.
Quick! What's Your Doomsday Ratio?
Ordering info about '101 Business Ratios,' by Sheldon Gates. Read more
Telecommuting On the Rise
Most employers expect the number of remote workers to increase, a survey finds. Read more
A Golden Alternative
Using alternative airports is a form of creative ticketing that airlines don't really object to, but they will not offer alternative airport options when ... Read more
The 2007 Inner City 100 Profiles: 71-80
Finding An Investment Manager
Scouting good investment managers Saving for your children's college costs Read more
What You Need To Get On-line
To use on-line databases, you need either a so-called communicating terminal or a microcomputer, modern, and communications software. If your micro doesn'... Read more
Tying the Knot
Merging with a specified purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, can be a smart way to go public without the uncertainty of a traditional IPO. But not all SPAC... Read more
Angel Investors: Pennies from Heaven?
Angels are generally the next step in the small business investment continuum. Like friends and family, angels are often willing to invest in promising co... Read more
Upstarts: New-Biz Watch
A look at Mark Begelman's MARS, a music and recording superstore that encourages customers to touch the merchandise, plus four shorter articles about the ret... Read more
Shaving Sales, Saving Dollars
Had Ed Wiegman and his colleagues not fixed the profitability problems plaguing American Marketing Services Inc. a couple of years ago, chances are the co... Read more
Employee Confidence Shaken
Few U.S. workers feel the economy is improving, but aren't too worried about losing their jobs. Read more
Employee Confidence Down
Most U.S. workers don’t expect to lose their jobs, but are worried about their prospects if they do, Spherion reports. Read more
Weak Job Market Worries Employees
April 9, 2007 -- The economic outlook of the nation's labor force fell in March, amid growing concerns about the job market, Spherion rep... Read more
The Silver Lining In Bank Mergers
The deregulation of U.S. financial markets and the recent wave of bank mergers across state lines have caused many small-business owners to fear the worst... Read more
How to Cope If the Economy Double Dips
What veterans say about a phenomenon not seen in 23 years. Read more
The Sweet Smell of Excess
When big-shot Blockbuster alums came calling with plans to start a national chain of florist shops, little guys like John Partridge and Greg Royer thought th... Read more
Where the Growth Is
The best cities for growing a business and how to follow the signs to thriving markets. Read more
Bright Lights, Big Impact
Why digital billboards are growing in popularity. Read more
Pint-size Computers
As of now, most portable computers are more deadweight than lightweight. Still, if you are looking for a complete business machine to go home to office, you ... Read more
Worker Optimism Fades
As payrolls shrink, employees are growing more concerned with the economy. Read more
Texas, New York Best Power Markets
Feb. 13, 2007 -- Texas and New York were recently named the best retail power markets for small and midsize businesses by Liberty... Read more
The Tax-Advantaged CEO
Guide to tax strategies that can help a CEO better manage his or her corporate and personal finances. Read more
How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm?
Afraid that a top-producing sales rep may quit and set up his or her own shop? Many company owners try, first, to draft an airtight noncompete agreement, ... Read more
Party Policy
American Marketing Services Inc. is of the opinion that most people prefer their own kind. The $7-million manufacturer and retailer of promotional items,... Read more
Classified Information
Wanna buy a business? Check out the Business Owners Multiple Listing Service Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a nation-wide classified directory of busines... Read more
Advertising;
When Rich Davis acquired an ailing Battle Creek, Mich., Buick dealership last August, he decided to scrap the company's advertising campaign and fire his ... Read more
How to Open a Business in Miami
Think you can make it in the Magic City? Here's how to find growth zones, attract a loyal following, and get your game on. Read more
As Valentine's Day Approaches, Office Romance on the Rise
The number of workers caught canoodling at work has skyrocketed over the past year, according to new research. Read more
The Secret is ^^comma^^Don't Assume^^comma^^
Even when fuel costs spike, you can save on travel. Read more
Federal Cash for Infrastructure Slow to Flow
A year and a half after Congress voted for $862 billion in stimulus funds, huge chunks of it are still waiting to be spent. Read more
The Upside of a Housing Crisis and Google Goes Tweeting
From bust to boom. In the wake of the ongoing foreclosure crisis, South Florida has emerged as one of the regions hardest hit. But some local busin... Read more
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