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Capital Crunch Handcuffs Small Business
Published July 13, 2012
The U.S. economy may be inching its way back to health, but the recovery has not yet translated into increased small business access to capital. Cash-flow issues continue to plague America’s small businesses, a new survey shows. More than two of every five small business owners (43 percent) in the survey reported that they were unable to find any willing sources when they needed funds during the last four years.
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Do Smartphone Owners Know Who Will Win White House?
Published July 12, 2012
Are smartphone owners smarter than the rest of the U.S. when it comes to handicapping the 2012 presidential race? If they are, President Obama looks to be a shoo-in for a second term, according to a new poll. Smartphone owners give him a nearly 20 percentage point lead over rival Mitt Romney.
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Where Office Romances Blossom Most
Published July 11, 2012
There’s at least one workplace activity that’s in no danger of being outsourced any time soon — the office romance. A majority of workers worldwide report that romantic relationships occur in the workplace from time to time, according to a new study. And most employees embrace the idea of on-the-job romance.
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Facebook Won't Replace Face-to-Face Meetings
Published July 09, 2012
Road warriors won't be relegated to the endangered species list because of Facebook anytime soon. A two-year global research project shows that the majority of people don't think that social media will replace the need to see people face to face. In fact, we will be flying more frequently in the future for both business and pleasure, they feel.
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The Surprising Quality That Makes a Great Boss
Published July 06, 2012
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was legendary for obsessing over details as he micromanaged Apple to greatness. But attention to that level of detail is not the way to go for most mortal managers, says J. Keith Murnighan, a professor at the Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He thinks most managers would be better doing nothing.
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Small Business Owners to Vote with Money on Their Minds
Published July 05, 2012
Small business owners, an increasingly disgruntled sector of the electorate, will be casting their votes with pocketbook issues at top of mind in this fall's presidential election. They believe the economy is the No. 1 issue facing the nation today and that the Republican Party has the edge at positioning itself as the party most supportive of small business interests, a national survey shows.
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Is Small Business Recovery in Sight?
Published July 03, 2012
At last there's some good news about the small business ecosystem that's not burdened with a major buzz-killing "however." There is one small exception, but where it counts, the news is positive: U.S. small businesses are seeing unambiguous gains in employment rates and average compensation and hours worked, according to the latest monthly small business statistics.
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Summer Hours Are Bad for Businesses and Workers
Published June 29, 2012
As an antidote for summer's heat-induced lethargy, many employers are once again offering summer hour policies this year to help breathe some life into flagging employee enthusiasm. But new findings show that those bosses might want to think twice before making the same decision next year — summer hours, the findings say, are bad for businesses and employees alike.
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Lack of Skilled Workers Takes Toll on Businesses, Employees
Published June 29, 2012
Nearly four out of 10 employers currently have open positions that they can't find qualified candidates to fill. And it's taking a toll on businesses as well as their employees, a new survey shows. Employers with job vacancies report a loss in revenue and a lowered quality of work due to current employees being overworked.
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Personal Things Your Employees Do at Work
Published June 27, 2012
A large number of tasks that may have been considered taboo in the past are now seen by many as acceptable practices at work today, a new study shows.
