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It goes without saying that everyone is struggling with today’s current economic situation. You or someone you know has definitely been affected by how things have changed. However, when it comes down to it, some industries are struggling more than others. Although some industries are struggling, there may be some benefit in it for you. 1. Retail Retailers are losing money ...

Few movie scenes are as satisfying as when three secretaries take revenge on their obnoxious boss by kidnapping him in "9 to 5." On Thursday, the Broadway version opens, and the abused assistants — fed up with his sexist, lying and hypocritical habits — tie up the tyrant and take control at work. Offstage that's a felony, of course. And while ...

The production and distribution of video has long been a mainstay in the marketing campaigns of global brands, governments, and NGOs. Now, thanks to the Internet, small businesses can also benefit from the power of video to reach their customers and drive their brand recognition. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your video campaigns: 1. Shoot video that ...

The economy's tanking, cash is tight at home, and there are seemingly few ways to quickly make a little extra money. But selling household goods — dare we say, junk — is a proven way, and spring cleaning can provide the perfect impetus. Options abound, from hawking items at pawn shops (where business is booming) to selling items online to hosting ...

Telling personal stories makes presentations stronger. Politicians have long understood this. They know that forging a connection with an audience on an emotional level is crucial if they want to have any lasting influence. They know personal stories can deliver that emotion. When Democratic Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) took the stage at Denver's Invesco field earlier this September, he ...

After eight bank failures through Aug. 1 this year, business owners are wondering if they can bank on their money being safe. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) offers coverage up to $100,000 for deposits per bank, but many business owners have bigger accounts. "Security for the business owner is the No. 1 priority," says Peter Miralles, president of Atlanta Wealth ...

We are living in troubling economic times. The world economy seems to be having a melt down. Big companies are going down the tubes, people are losing their jobs and all of us are wondering what the future holds for us and is there hope that we will keep our job? The answer to all these questions is "we just don't ...

Business leaders are often compared to performing artists. Both are on stage a great deal and are expected to sway audiences. The best leaders and performers often rely on dramatic flair to ensure that what they say is memorable and moves others to action (whether that means buying a new CD or a stock offering). And, given the importance of interaction ...

Can't get that beautiful dress to stop clinging to your tights? Your children refuse to eat dinner? Or even stuck on how to take the perfect revenge on a cheating partner? If so, read our new weekly column, compiled from our readers' very own top tips. From the household to fashion and the family, everything you've ever needed to know... How ...

If your ancient IT equipment is sufficient for the task, don't hesitate to squeeze more years out of it during a crummy economy In January, for the tenth year in a row, I took my little Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Jornada notebook to a trade show in Las Vegas. The tech industry gathers there annually for a confab, which these days happens to ...

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Business owner Gene Marks offers three reasons why smart entrepreneurs will emerge from the downturn stronger than before There are about 20 million small businesses right now in this country, depending on who you ask. I'm going to bet that a great majority will survive the Great Recession of 2008-2009. I'm hoping my business will be one of them. And I'm ...

According to a news story from Reuters (I know! A news story!), about a third of American workplaces have free coffee available for employees. However, about fifty percent of those coffee-drinking employees say the coffee’s ‘tolerable’ and ten percent say it’s flat-out terrible. This would seem like a boon for Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and other coffee retailers, right? Nope. Thanks to ...

I gave myself time to renew friendships and to be open to new friends through networking and outplacement. I agreed to be co-chair of a charity fund-raiser. I enjoyed doing basic tasks like stuffing invitation envelopes for hours while talking to other

"An individual told me he was allergic to unemployment."

“Going Green” is becoming more and more popular but what exactly does it mean to “go green”? It seems like every person and/or company has a different definition of what it means – contains xx% post-consumer waste, xx% recycled content, made from sustainable sources, etc. I think the easiest way to define ‘going green’ is – changing your actions to improve ...

TORONTO — The new BlackBerry model should be coming to North America within a month now that Research In Motion has started selling it in Germany and Chile. The BlackBerry Bold is a high-end BlackBerry that has twice the screen resolution of current models made by RIM. The Bold, or 9000, matches the resolution, but not the size, of the screen ...

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This is an article I found that helps you protect your money and assets in this recession.

SEATTLE - Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will close 600 company-operated stores in the next year, up dramatically from its previous plan for 100 closures, a sign the coffee shop operator continues to struggle with the faltering U.S. economy and its own rapid expansion. Seventy percent of the stores slated for closure had opened after the start of 2006, the company ...