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Economic History
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Business Management Applications: The Power of Data
BMAs may be your online secret weapon to weather the downturn -- and come out of it stronger and more profitable. Read more
Another #&*! Stimulus Plan?
You have to be kidding me. Our government is now saying we need another stimulus plan? Why, because the first worked so well? This is a crazy idea that only ... Read more
Putting France Back to Work
France's 35-hour workweek establised back in 1998 by the Socialists might ... Read more
Business Cycles
The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (GDP) ... Read more
Managing Growth Companies in Uncertain Times
As highlighted during the final days of the 2008 presidential campaign, we are in the midst of a global economic downturn the likes of which many of us ha... Read more
Waking Up to War
Today is March 21, the Vernal Equinox. On this day we celebrate the first of the year's four seasonal changes, and across the thawing ... Read more
Salary Expectations Lower
The weaker economy has jobseekers settling for less, a survey finds. Read more
Small Businesses Selling For More
With valuations on the rise, buyers are paying closer to asking prices. Read more
Finance Workers Worried About Jobs
CFOs, treasurers and cash managers are getting smaller bonuses and fewer promotions, a survey finds. Read more
Weathering the Recession
Sources for advice on recession-proofing your business. Read more
Will the Down Economy Hurt Quality?
I'm noticing a recurring direction of today's retailers in light of the economic downturn we currently find ourselves in. People are addicted to consumpti... Read more
Labor Dept. Contest Launched
State workforce agencies will vie for $20 million in grants for programs to help displaced workers. Read more
A New Tack For The New Year
Two proposed bills -- one to create jobs for small business at home, another to study the worldwide economic slump -- might provide the solution voters seek. Read more
Businesses Cutting Costs
Most employers are hoping to avoid layoffs by improving efficiency. Read more
Survey: Confidence in Banks Strong
Despite financial sector woes, small-business owners stand behind their local banks. Read more
Will the Recession Kill Green Business?
We are arguably in the midst of the biggest boom the green-business movement has ever seen, with all those who have been paving the way for more than two ... Read more
Angels Growing Cautious
Amid economic uncertainties, angel investors are putting less money on the line. Read more
Updated Tax Code Sought
House lawmakers want to simplify taxes for smaller businesses. Read more
Consumers Saving Rebate Checks
A survey shows few are planning to splurge on consumer electronics. Read more
Owner Optimism Soars
Jan. 16, 2007 -- Small-business owner optimism hit a record high in the fourth quarter of 2006, according to a national poll released Tue... Read more
Boosting Revenues with Better Data
The economic downturn should convince IT managers to re-evaluate whether they are making the best use of IT, from maximizing use of customer data to virtuali... Read more
Q & A with Michael Porter
Harvard professor and urban booster Michael Porter explains the vital role that growing companies play in the inner city. Read more
Managing Uncertainty in an Economic Downturn
Our economy is proof-positive that history repeats itself. Over the course of every decade or so, the economy seems to slump, recover, and boom. As we awa... Read more
CEO Mood Hits 16-Year Low
A survey finds higher costs are forcing many businesses to cut spending and raise prices. Read more
Consumers Curb Spending
Weaker income growth has many U.S. households cutting back to necessities, Deloitte reports. Read more
Teen Summer Jobs Scarce
Many employers are cutting back on hiring plans to offset weaker sales, a survey finds. Read more
Small Firms Upbeat About Online Sales
Many small-business owners say they don’t expect the slumping economy to impact Web-based revenue. Read more
June Retail Sales Weak
Consumers are using extra cash from tax rebate checks to offset higher gas and food prices, retailers say. Read more
More Young People in Debt
The credit crunch is putting the squeeze on younger Americans, a survey finds. Read more
This is Worse than the Tech Bubble Bursting - Duh!
DLA Piper released the ">following survey of global technolo... Read more
More Thoughts On Remanufacturing
Our company, which was founded in 1902, has been surviving the economic downturns ever since by remanufacturing, for resale, heavy-duty industrial compres... Read more
Leading Through a Crisis
Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ... Read more
Leading Through a Crisis
Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ... Read more
Leading Through a Crisis
Terror attacks, war with Iraq, natural disasters -- any extraordinary event could have a devastating effect on the health of your business. To help business ... Read more
Dialing for Dollars
To provide guidance on the mission-critical subject of cold calling, we turned to Inc.com's Sales mentor, Pat Cavanaugh. In response to our users' questio... Read more
Rising Sales Taxes Pressure Profits
Chart shows record highs for sales-tax rates in 1992. Read more
Cost of Benefits Outpaces Compensation Growth
June 30, 2004 -- Total employee compensation is increasingly being made up of benefits like health insurance, according to a new report p... Read more
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