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Unions' House Victory May Be Fleeting
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- March 2, 2007
Loud banging by business groups wasn't enough to stall a measure that makes it easier for workers to unionize. The Employee Free Choice Act won approval by the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday.
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Looking to India for New Ventures
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- March 1, 2007
This week's jolt on global stock exchanges is a reminder of how events on the other side of the world can affect U.S.
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Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold Abroad
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- February 21, 2007
With movies like Letters from Iwo Jima and Pan's Labyrinth popping up at this weekend's Oscars, it's clear that English-speaking actors no longer have a monopoly on award-winning films. That's also holding true for start-ups.
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Where Shopping for a Power Company Is Easiest
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- February 13, 2007
New York State may be blanketed with snow this week, but at least small businesses won't have to worry much about heating bills. The state got a top rating in a comparison of states with the best energy climate for small businesses.
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In Starting Out, Know What You Don't Know
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- February 12, 2007
Many entrepreneurs start out getting tripped up by lack of planning. But for those who have done the research, pulled together the PowerPoint, and created an ironclad business plan, there's another trap lurking–"expert mind.
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Salary Isn't Everything, Employees Say
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- February 5, 2007
Ask people who work for a small business, and they'll often tell you that money isn't everything. Small-business employees are willing to accept pared-down paychecks to give up the grind of working in a cubicle farm, according to a Salary.
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Owners Wary of Healthcare Changes
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- January 30, 2007
It's déjà vu time, with the healthcare debate waking up after hibernating for years. This time around, it's not alive just in Washington, D.
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Lobbyists Like Bush's Healthcare Approach
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- January 24, 2007
President Bush's State of the Union address tackled everything from the war in Iraq to education at home. But small-business groups weren't paying attention to his shout-out to Dikembe Mutombo.
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The Minimum Wage Faces Maximum Flak
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- January 11, 2007
The No. 1 rule in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is "Don't Panic.
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Correction
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- January 11, 2007
An earlier post, Tech Solutions for Small Firms, incorrectly identified StoreVault's parent company. StoreVault's parent company is Network Appliance.
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Yes, Small Is Beautiful
By Renuka Rayasam -
Small Biz Scene
- November 6, 2006
Cashing out with a public offering may seem like the ultimate goal of a lot of entrepreneurs, but it turns out that's not so true. Most small-business owners see their companies as a lifestyle and a legacy, not just as another way to earn a living.
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