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After 81 Years, Pirsch
They make every fire engine by hand, says the founder's great-grandson, and that's why the company has been around longer than any other. Read more
Elevator Pitch: ERT Systems
The safety tracker from ERT Systems helps firefighters keep track of one another. Will the company light a fire under investors? Read more
HP, SCORE Host Small-Business Workshops
The Small Business Wellness Workshops offer information on disaster recovery planning. Read more
Walking Bytes
Agilis Corp. introduces a new hand-held computer which can be networked via radio waves. Read more
Why Some Osha Rules Will Be Abandoned
Are you bothered by one of those sometimes nettlesome Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations? It might be worthwhile to pull out... Read more
Honorable Mention: The Anti-FEMA
As government officials dawdled, Richard Zuschlag didn't miss a beat. He sent his medics into flood-ravaged New Orleans, where they rescued more than 7,000 p... Read more
Five Ideas to Watch
Easy parking, better emergency response, free names, fragrant law enforcement, and precocious fashion design. Read more
Disaster Planning
Related Terms: Crisis Management Small bus... Read more
Prepare to Meet Thy Calamity
Brief review of a booklet that provides advice on coping with a natural disaster. Read more
Most Business Owners Unprepared for Natural Disasters
Even after Katrina, 84% say they are not concerned about hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes. Read more
Labor Board Backs Workers' Right to Bad-mouth Bosses Online
In what could be a precedent-setting case, a federal agency says employees' right to gripe online is protected. Read more
Business Owners Across Northeast Still Reeling from Floods
Strong winds and record-high rainfall have shuttered businesses in New York, New Jersey, and across New England. Read more
Birthday Bash in D.C.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Small Business Administration is hosting its National Entrepreneurial C... Read more
SBA to Help Florida Businesses
Feb. 12, 2007 -- The Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $1.5 million to busin... Read more
Hurricane Preparedness Contest Launched
Office Depot recently launched a contest to identify Florida-based small businesses that are still unprepared for this year's hurricane season. As ... Read more
SCORE Offers New Online Tools
SCORE, a national small-business advisory group, recently added disaster preparedness resources on its website, along with new online workshops and tools.... Read more
Winners Named in Disaster Preparedness Contest
A local staffing agency, a plumbing company, and a talk radio show were the grand prize winners in Office Depot's Hurricane Preparedness Contest for small... Read more
Rethinking Workspace in the Big Easy
Business leaders, government officials, educators, and students will be heading to New Orleans this month for a workspace trend conference, organizers sai... Read more
Comerica Bank, Starwood Hotels Launch Credit Cards for Business Owners
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Overtime Rules
April 2004 --On April 20, 2004, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced the final regulations governing overtime eligibility of "... Read more
Massachusetts Businesses Still Reeling from Floods
Record rainfalls have caused days of disruption and millions in property damage. Read more
Location, Location, Location
Here's a nightmare scenario: You're far from home, lost and driving through some mountain range on a snowy winter night when suddenly your car dies. Fortu... Read more
Service Busters
A telecommunications company uses a helicopter to make emergency repair visits. Read more
SBA: Review Disaster Plans
With storm experts warning of another active hurricane season, the Small Business Administration is urging small-business owners to prepare for the worst.... Read more
Businesses Head to New Orleans for Meetings, Rebuilding
Business leaders, government officials, educators and students are headed to New Orleans for a conference on trends in the workplace in October, o... Read more
Tech Help for Entrepreneurs
CompUSA, a Dallas-based national electronics retailer, will kick off a series of free in-store seminars this week geared toward local small and midsize bu... Read more
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