Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 7, 2009
com Small Business Update ... For nine years, eWranglers has provided managed IT services, including Internet services and consulting for small business customers ... And, with the recently introduction of Small Business Server 2008 operating system from Microsoft you can automate key network tasks more efficiently. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Read the story Nov 7, 2009
clearly has not worked - particularly in a time of double-digit unemployment," said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. One sign of how hard it still is to find a job: The number of Americans who have been out of work for six months or longer rose to 5.6 million, a record. They account for 35.6 percent of the unemployed population, matching a record set last month. Congress sought to address the impact of long-term unemployment this week by approving legislation extending... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Five facts about Buy-Sell Agreements Nov 7, 2009
Small businesses create most of the nation s new jobs and employ about half of the private sector work force, according to the Small Business Administration. If history repeats itself, the Small Business Administration predicts small firms will play a significant role in leading the country s economic recovery through innovations and the creation of jobs, enterprises and entire new industries. (Medfield Press, MA)
Jefferson County to approve 2010 budget Nov 7, 2009
Among these are resolutions calling for the approval of the Community Development Block Grant flood-recovery small business loans, and a resolution that would create a deductible reserve for liability insurance, along with another that would authorize a worker's compensation administration contract. The meeting is scheduled to begin in the county board room at 7 p.m.. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Jobless Rate Tops 10% First Time Since '83 Nov 7, 2009
The survey of companies doesn't count the self-employed and undercounts employees of small businesses ... One struggling small business, homebuilder Miller and Smith Inc. of McLean, Va ... Troubles for small businesses could have a disproportionate effect on the economy, because they account for about 60 percent of the nation's jobs. (Click2Houston, TX)
Voters thinking about jobs, not Obama Nov 7, 2009
The only ones feeling the pain are the unemployed, small business owners and government tax collectors ... Small businesses provide most of the jobs in this country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Nov 7, 2009
State and federal certifications are available for small business owners and minority entrepreneurs. Once certified, contractors can be eligible to bid on public projects, Meacham explained. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Freebies for the jobless Nov 7, 2009
From free dry cleaning to a no-cost vacation, these 5 businesses have come up with creative ways to help out unemployed residents in their communities. In Seattle, unemployed people with an important interview coming up can drop off their outfits at , where the shop will launder their suit or dress for free. (CNN -- Money)
Franklinton native earns tech award Nov 7, 2009
At UT, Butler holds the Gale Chair in Entrepreneurship and Small Business in the Graduate School of Business; a joint appointment in the College of Liberal Arts, where he holds the Darrell K. Royal Regents Professorship in Ethics and American Society; and is the Sam Barshop Fellow at the IC2 Institute. A Vietnam veteran, he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor in combat. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Tax Planning in 2009 Nov 7, 2009
It's been a rough year financially for many small businesses, and common tax strategies may not apply this time around ... The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 enabled small businesses reporting net operating losses for 2008 to offset those losses against income they earned in the five prior years ... "That's a real money-in-the-pocket opportunity for small businesses, and they need to take advantage of it right away," Zerbe says. (BusinessWeek)
Prepare for disaster Nov 7, 2009
The Small Business Administration has a low-interest, disaster loan program, with info on the Web site at. You also can call the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center advisor for more resources. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New Source of Online Ad Revenue Nov 7, 2009
CAN small businesses be persuaded to pay for online advertising even if they do not sell their products or services on the Web. That is a big question for Internet companies like Google and Yahoo , as well as Yellow Pages publishers like Verizon and SBC, which are stepping up their efforts to sell online ads to plumbers, dry cleaners and other small businesses, most of which do not have Web sites ... A survey released last week suggests that small businesses may not be able to ignore online... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Bishop Mark W. Holmerud and Bishop John T. Steinbock: Congress must reform health care now Nov 7, 2009
As a small business owner for more than 30 years, I believe success is dependent upon developing strong, productive relationships with our employees, clients and suppliers ... Small business and nonprofits -- even churches -- are forced to choose between viability and protecting employees ... Last year, we lost $123 million in uncompensated care revenue, 1,180 families went bankrupt due to medical bills (75% of them had insurance), 9,200 small businesses struggled with unaffordable health care... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
New poll suggests Oklahomans overwhelmingly support wind development Nov 7, 2009
Through this survey, Oklahomans are demonstrating their support not only for developing wind power, but also for growing the wind industry supply chain across the state, which represents a potential boom for our predominant small business community. Oklahoma has 13 completed wind projects with 475 units that produce approximately 1,000 megawatts of electricity all of which are west of I-35. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
OK, GOP, whats the plan? Nov 7, 2009
Cajunator wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:42 PM:" GOP solutions offered since June: House GOP Health Care Solutions Group Plan, Empowering Patients First Act, Improving Healthcare for All Americans Act, Patients' Choice Act, Medical Rights and Reform Act, HEALTH Act, Small Business Health Fairness Act, Promoting Health and Preventing Chronic Disease through Prevention and Wellness Programs for Employees, Communities, and Individuals Act, Improved Employee Access to Health Insurance Act, Health Insurance... (New Iberia, LA)
New York's Bill Owens quickly sworn in ahead of House healthcare reform vote Nov 7, 2009
I fear my small business employer will no longer be able to afford it. I fear that I may not be able to afford it if I move, change jobs, or lose my job and have to go out on my own and get it. (TheHill.com)
Companies get creative to deal with rising health care costs Nov 7, 2009
"When is Massachusetts health care reform going to show any benefit for the small business?" he asked. "You wonder what's going on here.". (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
SIX-WEEK STARTUP Nov 7, 2009
And in this week's VIDEO, small business owner and USA TODAY columnist Rhonda Abrams, CEO of The Planning Shop, shows you how two companies have benefitted from putting together a solid business plan ... More than a million budding entrepreneurs each year visit a local Small Business Development Center for free advice from business professionals ... Would you like to be part of our USA TODAY/Gannett Small Business Challenge. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Change D.C.s procurement process? Not so fast, some businesses say Nov 7, 2009
Joanne S. Lawton Robyn Holden of the National Minority Business Coalition says taking contracts from small businesses ;is like injecting osteoporosis in the backbone of our businesses and our city ... Despite the misleading name it s neither national nor made up solely of minority-owned businesses the coalition represents local small business owners who believe D.C. sends too much of its business to nonlocal companies. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Nussbaum Center incubator planning move Nov 7, 2009
The 60,000-square-foot office building will be a donation to the state s largest small business incubator from the current owners of that building: D.H. Griffin and David Griffin, of demolition and construction firm D.H. Griffin Cos. and Jimmy Clark, president of transportation and engineering firm Guy M. Turner Inc.. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Not idealism, but envy Nov 7, 2009
Numsa would do better spending its time developing small business, encouraging entrepreneurship and ensuring that empowerment policy benefits the average worker and not just those who own or drive large corporations. It might even then get Sexwale and Motsepe to part with some of their cash for projects to help wealth growth in communities. (iAfrica.com)
Businesses honored Friday during banquet Nov 7, 2009
The Large Business of the Year is Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Small Business is Roy Clark and Baxter Plumbing, while the New Business of the Year is the ACCT Call Center ... Small Business of the Year-Baxter Plumbing. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Finding success with home-based businesses Nov 7, 2009
There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the country and more than half are home-based, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. Of those, about 43 percent provide more than half of the business owner s household income. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 7, 2009
Brian Moynihan, head of the banks consumer and small business banking units, told investors that Bank of America was starting to see some stabilization in the credit card business, but challenges remained. In the third quarter, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America lost more than US$2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
House health care vote faces delay Nov 7, 2009
"The speaker's bill includes job-killing taxes and mandates that will hurt small businesses," House Minority Leader John Boehner said Friday. "For the sake of our families and small businesses, this job-killing bill needs to be defeated." ... Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, blasted what she characterized as the Democrats' "job-killing, government-run rationing of health care." The bill would "make it far harder for the true engine of our economy, small business and entrepreneurs, to help... (CNN)
Arizona small businesses lauded Nov 6, 2009
Thirty-seven small businesses that are doing well despite the recession will be honored Friday at the Arizona Small Business Association's fourth annual Comerica Bank Companies to Watch ceremony. "These aren't just the survivors. They are the thrivers," said Cheryl Green, vice president of marketing and communications for the association. (AZCentral -- Business)
Students active in SC elections Nov 6, 2009
I like her small business mindset, Gandhi said. She has a clear-cut idea of the inner-workings of a company and she how to use that knowledge in government. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Scam Targets Ego, Empties Wallet Nov 6, 2009
Fancy awards that would make any small business shine ... "Running a small business is fun, but it's a constant challenge and they want to be recognized for their hard work," said Place. (KIRO TV, WA)
FBI Warns of $100M Cyber-threat to Small Business Nov 6, 2009
There has been a "significant increase" in what's known as ACH (automated clearinghouse) fraud over the past few months, much of it targeting small businesses, municipal governments and schools, the FBI said in an posted to its Web site. The criminals can move thousands or even millions of dollars out of their victims' accounts very quickly, using online banking to add new payees to the organization's bank account and then moving the money overnight. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
29 comments Nov 6, 2009
He advanced a detailed, focused agenda for economic and job growth through lower taxes, less regulations on small business, and protecting our right to work laws. McDonnell vowed to make Virginia the energy capital of the East Coast through utilization of our abundant coal, new nuclear and extracting oil and gas off our coast. (Human Events Online)
November's Dizzying Spin Nov 6, 2009
Good luck selling it to the thousands of job-creating entrepreneurs and small business owners who have seen their companies go under in recent years, part of a small business failure rate that has soared from 2. 4% in 2004 to over 12% today. (Townhall.com)
Small Business Strategies Nov 6, 2009
Strategies: It's time for a small business job creation tax credit - USATODAY.com ... Strategies: It's time for a small business job creation tax credit ... Small business is supposed to be the engine of job creation, so, Congress, let's give this engine some fuel. (USA Today -- Money)
Seedco Financial's city contract to end Nov 6, 2009
Tamela Lee director of the OED s Small Business Opportunity Division was to have assumed leadership of Seedco Denver in early January. She was to have succeeded Peter Chapman, a former aide to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper who left Seedco in July to become deputy chief administrative officer for economic and community development for the city of Richmond, Va. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Men Accused In Investment Fraud Plead Not Guilty Nov 6, 2009
3 million real estate investment scam targeting Hispanic owners of small businesses in North County pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple charges of grand theft and making false representations in the sale of securities ... The prosecutor said Moreno worked at a bank and referred small business owners to Espiritu, who promised a $5,000 return on a $20,000 investment in two months. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Main Street Capital Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 6, 2009
Based upon existing cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, and idle funds investments as well as the additional borrowing capacity through both the Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") program and the Investment Facility, Main Street projects that it has sufficient liquidity to fund its investment and operational activities for the remainder of 2009 and through most of calendar year 2010 ... The Offer is subject to various conditions and approvals, including but not limited to... (Primezone Releases)
'Pittsburgh tea party' takes view to D.C. Nov 6, 2009
He voted against the bill in the Education and Labor Committee, but said some of his initial concerns have been addressed in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's latest draft: The Congressional Budget Office has said the bill doesn't add to the deficit -- a projection disputed by the tea partiers -- and the penalties for small businesses that don't offer their employees health care will affect businesses with payrolls of $500,000 or more, rather than $250,000 ... "If you stand up, people will follow you,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
North Fork Agrees to Buy GreenPoint for $6.3 Billion Nov 6, 2009
"There is no question the consumer model works,'' the chief executive of North Fork, John A. Kanas, said in an interview yesterday. He said that his bank was eager to acquire GreenPoint, which is based on Park Avenue in Manhattan, because of the "scarcity value" of banking deposits in the region, and added that he expected that more banks and savings and loans in the area would become takeover targets in the months ahead. Already, the New York banking market has attracted plenty of interest from... (Yahoo News -- Banking & Financial Services)
Market Winners & Losers: IMS Health, CVS Caremark Nov 6, 2009
Personal Finance - Investing - Financial News - Business News - Stock Market Quotes & News - Small Business. . (Fox News)
Businesses honored Friday during banquet Nov 6, 2009
The Large Business of the Year is Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Small Business is Roy Clark and Baxter Plumbing, while the New Business of the Year is the ACCT Call Center ... Small Business of the Year-Baxter Plumbing. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Bioworks arm named as TNInvestco finalist Nov 6, 2009
The program is the result of the state legislature signing the Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act in July to offer a total of $120 million in tax credits to companies to invest in the venture capital firms. The group of six finalists and two alternates were. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Down to the nuts and bolts Nov 6, 2009
I don't service my motorbike any more", says Andy Gelme, a motorcyclist of 25 years and a fan of Pirsig. A distributed systems engineer, Mr Gelme adds that many common devices, from computers to mobiles, "are too complex for any one person to completely understand, from the base hardware to the complete stack of software". However, that doesn't mean we should throw up our hands in despair or wash them of personal responsibility. Arguably, there is still a need for "old-fashioned gumption" a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
How to Raise Funds Through Angel In... Nov 6, 2009
Finding an Angel Investor: Small Business Funding ... More Articles on Help for Small Business Funding. (Suite101.com)
Small business brace for House health bill Nov 6, 2009
How small business fares under House health bill - Washington Business Journal ... How small business fares under House health bill ... Many small business groups oppose the House s 1,990-page health care reform bill, contending it would raise insurance premiums for many firms and create disincentives for hiring new workers. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Wary of proposed changes to D.C.'s procurement process Nov 6, 2009
Joanne S. Lawton Robyn Holden of the National Minority Business Coalition says taking contracts from small businesses ;is like injecting osteoporosis in the backbone of our businesses and our city ... Despite the misleading name it s neither national nor made up solely of minority-owned businesses the coalition represents local small business owners who believe D.C. sends too much of its business to nonlocal companies ... This is about local small businesses being cut out of working with the... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Home buyer tax credit extended, expanded Nov 6, 2009
Policy Tracker: policies affecting small business ... The provision was included in a bill that also extends unemployment benefits by an additional 14 to 20 weeks and lets all companies, not just small businesses, carry back current losses to offset profits made as long as five years ago ... Additional Small Business Resources. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Half-ton truck owners now have a full-sized snowplow Nov 6, 2009
This is good news for homeowners and small business owners who are looking to maximize their existing equipment in an effort to save time and money ... As daylight fades and winter weather gets closer, homeowners and small business owners in the north turn their attention to snow removal options ... Independence is another factor that draws many homeowners and small business owners to. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Lesser access for babies? Nov 6, 2009
Ana M. Ma, the U.S. Small Business Administration s chief of staff, spoke yesterday with Tinh duc Phan, chairman of the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, during the. The federal economic-stimulus plan is working for small businesses in Virginia, a senior SBA official told the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce s procurement conference here yesterday. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
PB GROUP: SEVERAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SUPPORT PUBLIC OPTION Nov 6, 2009
Several small business owners support health care reform and the inclusion of a public option that was the message a Pine Bluff group took to lawmakers in Washington, D.C., this week ... She helps train small businesses and nonprofits in skills such as bookkeeping and grant writing ... It s not that small businesses don t want to provide insurance for their employees, it s that it s so expensive that they can t. And right now, we have no bargaining power. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Lisa Borders and Kasim Reed about to sit down for a talk Nov 6, 2009
She talked about making small loans certainly to women-owned businesses, and small businesses, to really get them [on] their feet ... They may need $10,000 and $15,000 or $20,000 to start that small business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New Source of Online Ad Revenue Nov 6, 2009
CAN small businesses be persuaded to pay for online advertising even if they do not sell their products or services on the Web. That is a big question for Internet companies like Google and Yahoo , as well as Yellow Pages publishers like Verizon and SBC, which are stepping up their efforts to sell online ads to plumbers, dry cleaners and other small businesses, most of which do not have Web sites ... A survey released last week suggests that small businesses may not be able to ignore online... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
East Germany 20 Years After Reunification Nov 6, 2009
Cities like Berlin, Dresden, and Leipzig have developed strong entrepreneurial cultures that encourage technology startups and small business ventures. Employment levels are steady in the dynamic university town of Jena despite the recession. (BusinessWeek)
Watchdogs: 'Shell' Schemes Are on the Rise Nov 6, 2009
Small Business November 5, 2009, 11:40PM EST. Watchdogs: 'Shell' Schemes Are on the Rise. (BusinessWeek)
Veterans' Tribute to Swear in 100 New Recruits to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard Friday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars Nov 6, 2009
Recognized nationally for serving California's two million veterans, more than 200,000 of them disabled, the Alliance has been a prime factor in California's commitment to help disabled veteran small business owners start and grow companies ... Marty Keller, Office of the Governor Small Business Advocate. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arlington officials can't get their stories straight Nov 6, 2009
The Small Business Administration designates such firms as "8(a)" companies ... Records from the Small Business Administration show the agency granted Greaux's company, Offise Solutions, the small, disadvantaged 8(a) status on July 12, 2005. (Salon)
Ask the pilot Nov 6, 2009
I can only assume that's because the controversy was not really about child-hating meanies versus beleaguered parents trying their very best, but about a reasonable small business owner versus a bunch of selfish jerks. Before the sign went up, as the New York Times reported. (Salon)
Mozambique: Help for Landmine Victims Hard to Come By Nov 6, 2009
"Before getting the wheelchair I was dependent on others to take me anywhere," Numaio told IRIN. The wheelchair enabled her to set up a small business, but the city's broken roads and sidewalks were unforgiving, and the wheelchair that had given her a new lease on life now stands immobile. Emmanuel Mounier, seconded to RAVIM from Handicap International (HI), which works with landmine victims, told IRIN the harsh environment shortened the lifespan of crutches, wheelchairs and other aids used by... (allAfrica.com)
Calley, Fabiano nab 4-year terms in Portland Nov 6, 2009
Steve Fabiano, a small business owner, finished out the night with 339 votes. He also will be serving a four-year term. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Nov 6, 2009
com Small Business Update ... For nine years, eWranglers has provided managed IT services, including Internet services and consulting for small business customers ... And, with the recently introduction of Small Business Server 2008 operating system from Microsoft you can automate key network tasks more efficiently. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Free clearing house for small business from July 2010 Nov 6, 2009
Small business operators will have access to a free superannuation clearing house service from July 2010 ... "It will cut this red tape burden by enabling small businesses to pay their superannuation contributions electronically to a single location," Superannuation Minister Chris Bowen said in a statement ... Top Small business articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Emerson ridiculed on franchise changes Nov 6, 2009
He might have finally acted on changes to one of Australia's most troubled industries, but that hasn't stopped Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson from criticism from within his own party for his efforts ... "That's a good out clause for rogue franchisors. He's talking about end-of-term agreements, but what about the promises made to franchisees at the start? There appears to be no mechanism to make sure (franchisors) are being honest and transparent when they get a new franchisee... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Punta Gorda pizzeria owner wins Blue Chip award Nov 6, 2009
The Blue Chip program, coordinated and sponsored by Oswald Trippe and Co. Inc. since 1994, recognizes small businesses that have overcome adversity - and shares their stories as models for other entrepreneurs. Caputo was among five local small businesses leaders chose as award finalists ... Counselors from SCORE, America's advisers to small business, showed her how to get debt she inherited under control. (The News-Press -- Business)
Florida's jobless get more help Nov 6, 2009
breaks for small business always are welcome. "It's a very good idea, especially at a time like this," Monteleone said. (The News-Press -- Business)
St. Anthony mayoral candidates answer questions Nov 6, 2009
THUESON: I believe the city's biggest problem is the same problem all small business owners have at this time: a slow economy and short of money. The only way to resolve this kind of situation is to watch spending and stretch the dollars as far as yocan. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Newdale, Teton and Sugar City candidates answer Q Nov 6, 2009
Our roots are deep here, in farming and small business. I would like to keep the small town feeling, everyone helping and caring about those who live here. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rexburg, St. A, Ashton, Parker IP candidates Nov 6, 2009
I have also worked closely with small businesses dealing with legislation in state capitols and in Washington, D. C. ... BLANCHARD: Small business owner. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
