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Consumer Outlook Weakens

Nov. 9, 2006 -- Consumer sentiment dropped marginally this month ahead of Tuesday's mid-term election, a preliminary survey found. Read story

Customer Satisfaction Holds Steady

Nov. 15, 2006 -- Customer satisfaction in the quality of U.S. goods and services remained steady over the third quarter, according to the...  Read story

Consumer Mood Weakens

Dec. 6, 2006 -- Consumer sentiment inched down in December, according to the University of Michigan. So far this month, the school...  Read story

Consumer Mood Brightens

Jan. 19, 2007 -- Consumer sentiment grew stronger this month, driven by cheaper gas prices and a healthier outlook on the economy, a nationa...  Read story

How to Land a Cool Internship

Finding a good internship has become almost as difficult and time-consuming as looking for a full-time job. So where do you begin?  Read story

Universities: Your New Best Friend

For resource-hungry entrepreneurs, the explosion of university-based business-development programs comes as sweet relief in tight economic times. From Ann Ar...  Read story

Making Your Exit

It's the most emotive topic you'll face while building your business, and probably the hardest to make.  Read story

Worker Waist Management

When it comes to health care costs, one form of belt-tightening depends on another.  Read story

Best On: Tech Transfer

Robert Ehrlich Maryland (R) He hasn't pledged the vast sums to tech transfer that others have, but Ehrlich con...  Read story

Consumer Confidence Plunges In September

September 16, 2005 --Consumer confidence plummeted this month as Hurricane Katrina kept record-high energy costs soaring, a survey showed ...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

As energy prices fall, small-business optimism picks up; greater demand drives industrial production higher.  Read story

A Winning Pitch

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

How-to Protect Your Invention from Scams

Inventors’ enthusiasm and passion for their inventions, coupled with their lack of knowledge about the process, make them attractive targets for scam ar...  Read story

Online Consumers Happy with Google

August 16, 2005 --Google may be among the most highly-trafficked sites on the Internet, but a new study reveals there may be a reason they...  Read story

Grist: Down With Bossocracy

Though many large companies have rushed to support the diversity policies at the University of Michigan, how many American businesses, large or small, really...  Read story

Dropping Back In

A few college students have special extracurricular activities: running their own companies. They're former dropouts dropping back in.  Read story

Consumer Confidence Up, Conference Board Figures Show

August 30, 2005 --Consumer confidence levels rebounded in August and will continue to grow despite a steady rise in gas prices, according ...  Read story

Consumers Getting a Spring Back in Their Step

Dec. 12, 2005 --After enduring months of deadly storms and sky-high gas prices, consumers are finally in a better mood these days, accordi...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

Leading indicators rebound; weekly jobless claims rise.  Read story

The Great American Incubator

Description of new study that examines age, income level, gender, and geography of entrepreneurs.  Read story

The Next Big Things

Inc. asks several ad hoc demographic experts to predict the future and suggest what will be the next big thing.  Read story

How to Bring Your Invention to Market

Here's a step-by-step process for turning a good idea for a new invention into a financial success.  Read story

Wellness Programs Can Save Companies Money

Companies that want to save on health care costs have no choice but to invest in wellness programs, says DeeEdington, director of the Health Management Re...  Read story

Consumer Confidence Falls, Small Business Rises

August 26, 2005 --Despite reports of sagging consumer confidence in a national survey released today, small business owners and operators ...  Read story

Consumers Spend More, Worry More

Oct. 31, 2005 --Americans may be increasingly concerned about the economy, but those fears haven't led to penny-pinching. In fact, just th...  Read story

Ergonomics: Reducing Workplace Injuries

How to recognize and correct some of the causes of repetitive-stress injuries.  Read story

CEOs Unfazed by Looming Fed Hike

June 8, 2004 -- While the bond markets fret over an expected increase in interest rates, many chief executives anticipate the move to hav...  Read story

This Week’s Economic Roundup

Business owners expect higher sales, boosting spending; consumer confidence holds steady.  Read story

Selling Workstyle

You know that a trend is real when people start spending good money on it.  Read story

Economic Forecast: The Amateur Triumphs

Come January, everyone makes predictions. The Council of Economic Advisors trots out Martin Feldstein, the National Enquirer trots out Jeanne Dixon. Wheth...  Read story

Reading, Writing, And Revenues

The current crop of student entrepreneurs are determined not to let school get in the way of their education.  Read story

This Week’s Economic Roundup

Small-business optimism slides; retail sales and industrial production post gains.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

Consumer sentiment drops slightly in November; analysts predict "solid start for retail sales" as holiday season approaches.  Read story

Online Consumers Happiest With Google

August 23, 2004 -- A new study says that Americans are increasingly satisfied by the results hauled in by their online search engines - e...  Read story

Fellowship Encourages Science Start-ups

Kauffman Foundation offers internships and investor connections to help commercialize science and technology ideas.  Read story

Black Entrepreneurship, the Sequel

Some thoughts on how the recent emergence of more black-owned small businesses reflects on a proud history.  Read story

Entrepreneurial Networks

Related Terms: Business Incubators ; Read story

Pay Now, Learn Later

You can protect yourself against college tuition hikes. But the scheme backfires if your kid goes to the state university By now you probably kno...  Read story