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Small Business? Big Ideas...: WOW..QUITE A HIATUS!
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Yes, we've been slacking. Sorry. It happens in the world of work, where full-time focus has to shift to some things at the expense of others. No excuses. We're back on board now. Hopefully you'll enjoy today's featured article found in WorkForce online. Excellent information on independent contractors. We promise we'll be back tomorrow, and the next day and the next day and the next day. The Independent Contractor Question. Robert Hulteng, an attorney in the San Francisco office ...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: Small Business Award Nominees Sought By Local Micro-Lending Program
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Small Business Award Nominees Sought By Local Micro-Lending Program. MetroAction is currently seeking nominations for its small business awards program. More than ever, entrepreneurs are facing daily challenges in the successful operation of their businesses. MetroAction wants to highlight the very best of our local entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing the successes of these small businesses for their positive impact on our local economy. The Young Entrepreneur Award, sponsore...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: March 2010
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Small Business Award Nominees Sought By Local Micro-Lending Program. MetroAction is currently seeking nominations for its small business awards program. More than ever, entrepreneurs are facing daily challenges in the successful operation of their businesses. MetroAction wants to highlight the very best of our local entrepreneurial spirit by recognizing the successes of these small businesses for their positive impact on our local economy. The Young Entrepreneur Award, sponsore...
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Statistical References 0201-0300 | CrisisMaven's Blog
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Real and Potential Crises Past and Present – Aspiring to become the best annotated economics blog on the web! 8211; C'mon, Face the Economy Like A Man! CrisisMaven’s Guest Posts. Statistical and other References. References by Subject and Subjects Covered. References – The Global Banking Industry. References – Libraries and Bibliographies. References – Economic Data and Time Series. References – Resources on Demographics. References – Markets, Economics and Indicators. References by Date Published. Histo...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: September 2010
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Thursday, September 2, 2010. Opportunity for Technology Oriented Companies! This opportunity came across my desk today. It is offered by The Technology Collaborative. If you have never received funding before, you may be eligible for up to $120,000. Read on. Examples of technical areas of interest to member companies include:. 8226; Developments in next generation wired and wireless network systems that will interface among digital TV, home appliances, personal communication devices, and other electronic...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: Background Checks - Employer Burden of Proof
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Background Checks - Employer Burden of Proof. A February job posting for a small company included an overview of a small assembly laborer, paying $9 per hour. The company listed requirements for the position: a high school education or general equivalency diploma, small assembly experience and “no convictions.”. The absence of empirical evidence will soon become more than a question of effective screening and hiring practices. According to a recent article (February 2010) in.
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: February 2009
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Thursday, February 26, 2009. HR Compliance for Small Business. No matter the size of the business, it is important for owners to be aware of the laws that govern hiring, employing and terminating workers. It only takes one disgruntled employee to bring suit against an employer for a practice which may not match the standards for compliance in today's work world. Developing a policy and procedures manual. Sexual harassment and discrimination. Developing job descriptions and interview questions. Check out ...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: June 2009
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Monday, June 29, 2009. I've been away for a week, and oh my how information piles up. So there are a number of interesting things that have crossed my email and desk in the last week that I thought some or all of you might be interested in. First up, for those interested in local foods and agricultural issues, this website. Has an interesting audio interview with Jeffrey Smith on genetically engineered crops. Now that I've caught up, I feel much better! Thursday, June 18, 2009. E-Verify is an internet ba...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: August 2010
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Thursday, August 5, 2010. 7 Essential Principles to Maximum Business Success. Taught, repeated in thousands of articles and books over the years, here are the 7 essential principles to maximizing your business success. Be clear on your goals and plans for every part of your life, personal and business. What do you believe in and stand for? What do you really care about? What is your vision for yourself and your future? Can you stay at a thing until it is complete? No success is possible without the abili...
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Small Business? Big Ideas...: Leadership - Then and Now
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Leadership - Then and Now. Sometimes it's kind of interesting to go back in time and see what folks were talking about on different management topics, then to compare that to what we are hearing today. Back in 2007, a magazine called. JCI Leader (The Magazine for Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs). Did a piece on "Building the 21st Century Leader: Heading Up a Successful Company Today.". You can't bark orders at your employees circa 1950 "boss" architype. And then fix it. Notes t...
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