Business leaders urge Congress to rewrite No Child Left Behind

A group of chief executive officers at leading U.S. companies is urging Congress to rewrite No Child Left Behind as part of its recommendations for policies that promote business growth in 2013. The Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies with more than $7.3 trillion in annual revenue, released its "2013 CEO Growth Agenda" and included a section ...

CommerceWest Bank Sponsored Orange County Business Council Annual Dinner

CommerceWest Bank sponsored the Orange County Business Council annual dinner. The theme was Breaking Free - from economic constraints, over-regulation and old ways of doing business - setting your business apart in a tough economy.

Commonwealth Business Bank Reports Record Annual Net Income and Significant Asset Quality Improvement

Commonwealth Business Bank

Focus Business Bank Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2012

Focus Business Bank announced unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. Net income was $391,000, or $0.14 per share, and $3,458,000, or $1.24 per share, for the quarter ...

Truvia® Business Shows Progress and Industry Leadership in Building Sustainable Field to Table Supply Chain

Truvia® Business Shows Progress and Industry Leadership in Building Sustainable Field to Table Supply Chain

AGL Resources Acquires NiSource's Retail Services Business

Acquisition doubles AGL Resources` retail services business;NiSource to use proceeds to support ongoing infrastructure investmentsAtlanta & Merrillville, Ind., January 31, 2013 - AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ...

Still Missing From Obama's Cabinet: Business Leaders

President Barack Obama has been criticized for appointing a second-term Cabinet notably light on women. But another important group is missing as well: business leaders.

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: January 31

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - What's happening in small business today? 1. Immigration overhaul may finally address America's brain drain. If U.S. immigration laws are left as is, it could cripple the nation's economic growth, given that an increasing number of immigrants - many educated at our country's most prestigious colleges -- are leaving the U.S. to start businesses elsewhere, according to ...

Obama might back territorial tax system: business chief

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chief of a group of more than 200 CEOs said on Thursday that President Barack Obama had told the business community last month he might back a territorial tax system, which could exempt offshore corporate profits from U.S. taxation. Corporate America is pushing for the United States to move to such a regime, which they say would make businesses more competitive. The ...

14 Women's Business Leaders Named 2013 "Stars" By Women's Business Enterprise National Council

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourteen exemplary women business leaders will step into the spotlight to receive the nation's premier award for excellence among Women's Business Enterprises ...

Small Business Owners Sounding Off on Government Website

The House Small Business Committee launched a new web site Thursday aimed at giving small businesses a chance to communicate what impact proposed regulations could have on their business.

Global Business Confidence Dropped in Fourth Quarter, Report Finds

According to the latest quarterly survey of domestic and international finance professionals, global business confidence dropped marginally in the fourth quarter of 2012, raising the spectre of more instability for 2013.

Florida’s First-Ever Business Brand Unveiled: “Florida. The Perfect Climate for Business.”

Today, Enterprise Florida and Governor Rick Scott unveiled Florida’s first-ever business brand in front of EFI’s board of directors and key stakeholders. The brand reflects the state’s existing business foundation, economic power, capabilities and resources, all of which make it a super-state for business.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. Reports Record Net Income of $8.9 Million for 2012

MADISON, Wis. -- First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") , the parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank - Milwaukee, today reported strong fourth quarter ...

Business for Sale Listings are Getting the Results at Business Trader

If you are in the market to buy or sell a business in Australia, then you need to visit Business Trader, Australia's most visited business for sale website. Now with 4 additonal advertising packages to choose from.(PRWEB) January 31, 2013 If you have plans to sell a business or franchise in the near future you may be unaware of the huge success business owners are having online. About 97% of ...

Newtek Business Services Hires Eric Turille

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, (NASDAQ: NEWT), The Small Business Authority , is proud to announce that it has attracted and retained the talent of Eric Turille. Eric ...

SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard® Shows Paychecks on the Rise

SurePayroll Inc., a leader in providing online payroll to small businesses nationwide, today announced results for the January 2013 SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard® showing month-over-month hiring was down 0.1 percent and the average paycheck was up 0.6 percent.

Fingerprint Cards: FPC strengthens business development and appoints Jonas Andersson as Director Business Development ...

Regulatory News:

Small business confidence rises in January: CFIB survey

TORONTO - Small business owners began the new year with a healthy boost of optimism, according to the latest business barometer index from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Business Barometer® - Small business confidence up in January

TORONTO , Jan. 31, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadian entrepreneurs started the new year with a healthy boost of optimism, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer® ...

Advance Business Capital Helps Children Smile Brighter in El Salvador

COPPELL, Texas -- via PRWEB - Advance Business Capital, provider of full service factoring to the transportation industry, today announced that it has collected over 300 toothbrushes and 100 tubes of toothpaste ...

Business Cash Advance Guru Debuts Poor Credit Business Loan Product

Business Cash Advance Guru, a TieTechnology company, is an industry leader in alternative financing for small and medium businesses needing quick cash has announced a new loan product: the poor credit business loan.Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Intended to be an alternative to traditional loans, which require substantial collateral, a personal guarantee, a personal and business check ...

Business fears over long campaign

Warnings dragged-out eight-month election campaign could hurt the economy.

Marlin Business Services Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results and Increases Its Quarterly Cash ...

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights:

Top small business finalists compete to be best in BC

Top small business finalists compete to be best in BC

Academics: There's a difference between social business and social media

University professors discuss the hurdles of implementing social business at centers for higher learning.

Intact Financial Corporation acquires full rights to FellowDSS Accelerator Insurance Business Intelligence Analytical ...

Insurance Business Analytics consultancy InEdge announced today that Intact Financial Corporation , Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance, has reac

Valuing a Small Business in Advance With Cloud Software

Amid the day-to-day demands of running a small business, most owners put off getting a valuation until a sale is imminent. But there are financial benefits to doing so earlier.

YouMail Opens for Business

YouMail, the leading provider of personalized cloud-based voicemail, today announced that it has cleared four million registered users. In addition, YouMail announced it now has registered users from over ...

Survey: Collaboration Tools Disconnected From Business Goals

Axceler®, a leader in enterprise collaboration governance, administration and migration solutions, today announced the results from its "SharePoint Governance Maturity Benchmark" survey, which ...

Mosaic Business Solutions Designated as HP Partner Managed Print Services Provider

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Mosaic Business Solutions today announced that it has been designated an HP Partner Managed Print Services Provider, a designation that enables Mosaic ...

Would You Pay $6.2 Million for This Business?

According to the broker, this company has strong profits, more than three times the industry average. I would be eager to look under the hood and find out how the company has produced those results.

Three Mistakes That Cause Big Business To Die

Keeping a business in business isn’t easy. The average entrepreneur makes it less than three years. They have too many ideas, too little focus and too little funding. That’s a potent cocktail that can extinguish the noblest of dreams. Bummer.

Comcast Business Services Offers Hotel Industry an All-in-One Communications Suite

Comcast, a global media and technology company, today announced Comcast Business Hospitality, a new product suite consisting of Ethernet, Internet, video and voice services packaged in one integrated offering customized for the hospitality industry.

Small Business Employment Increases, But Revenue Falls for Tenth Consecutive Month

U.S. small business employment increased 0.11 percent in January, while overall revenue dropped 0.4 percent in December, according to the monthly Intuit Inc. Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes.

What to Do If Your Business is Sued

Many small business owners get a little frustrated with a business relationship and immediately they yell out, "Forget it, I’ll just sue them". While this is almost never the best solution, it certainly isn’t the first. Don’t be so quick to call the attorney.

Research and Markets: How Basel III Will Change The Business Aviation Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Basel III and Business Aviation" report to their offering.

Business partners open new tavern in Waynesville

Mike Fullenkamp and Dan Apolito have been partnering together in the restaurant business for several years. Since opening Archer’s Tavern in Center...

Grow Your Business With Business Incubators

This article looks at business incubators and what they can do for you.

Ontario Business Confidence Index shows businesses plan to expand, but are unsure about future of Ontario economy

Ontario Business Confidence Index shows businesses plan to expand, but are unsure about future of Ontario economy

Fast-Growing Swedish LBS Provider, Appello, Selects QlikView Business Discovery Platform

QlikTech , a leader in Business Discovery â€" user-driven Business Intelligence , today announced that Appello, which delivers global solutions in mobile location-b

9 Tips For College Freshmen Starting Up Their Own Business

At this point, I think we can all name at least one business that skyrocketed to success and was launched out of a dormitory or while the founder was still in college. There's the infamous tale of FedEx's beginnings when founder Frederick W. Smith wrote a term paper at Yale University detailing  how the shipping industry would change due to changing informational needs and advances in technology ...

Strategic Agility: The Antidote to a Hostile Business Environment

Remember when government was a friend to small business ? the leading source of new jobs in the U.S.? Me neither. And now it?s getting worse.

New BroadVision 9 Solution Mobilizes and Socializes e-Business

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- BroadVision, Inc. , a global leader in e-business and social business solutions, today announced the launch of BroadVision 9. The new solution is designed to enable customers to ...

Ten Finalists Announced for the MUES Business Plan Competition

Ten talented entrepreneurs have advanced to the final round of the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series Business Plan Competition, which has awarded nearly two million dollars in grants since 1999.

Kenesto Launches Free Community Edition of Its Social Business Collaboration Platform

Kenesto Corp., a recognized leader and provider of cloud-based Social Business Collaboration services, today announced the launch of a Free Community Edition of its platform.  With immediate availability, ...

8x8 Unifies CST Industries’ Business Communications

CST Industries has spent the past decade acquiring best-of-breed companies to become the global leader in providing storage tanks and covers for food, mining, chemical and other applications.

Best Business Ideas 2013 | EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Some of the best business ideas 2013 has to offer are those that can help business to reach a wider consumer base via the internet. The internet has revolutionized ...

kompany: Lack of International Business Information Chokes International Business Climate 2013

The Euro Crisis is not the only barrier for international business: A new survey conducted by company information service kompany [https://www.kompany.com/] and pr://ip â€" Primus Inter Pares [http://www.pr-ip.de/] unveils that the lack of information about potential business partners has a much bigger negative impact on the international business climate in 2013.

Orange Business Services and Saudi Business Machines Sign Business Partnership to Develop Common ICT Projects in the ...

Following the inauguration of Orange Business Arabia in April 2012 and the launch of its local company in Qatar in January 2013, Orange Business Services makes its next move to sup

Western Union Expands Business Payments in Germany and Austria

Western Union Business Solutions, a unit of the Western Union Company , a leader in global payment services, today announced the launch of new offices in Frankfurt, Germany and Vienna, Austria.

B&H Captures New Business Leads through Ariba

Like many companies looking to generate leads, B&H Photo, Video and Pro Audio, a leading retailer of imaging products, relied heavily on direct marketing and inside sales. While these efforts sparked some interest and requests for catalogs, they generally failed to connect the company with buyers who were ready to make purchases.

Natural Disasters And Emergencies: Is Your Small Business Prepared?

By Lisa Wirthman

Philips exits shrinking home entertainment business

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Philips Electronics agreed to sell its audio and video business to Japan's Funai Electric Co for 150 million euros, quitting a traditional sector to focus on its more profitable home ...

Business closings, openings and anniversaries: Week of Jan. 28

Business closings, openings and anniversaries throughout Central Kentucky.

Business sentiment surges, conditions stagnate

Business confidence surged in December, despite trading conditions and profitability remaining poor.

PowerSecure Announces $10 Million of New Business Awards

PowerSecure International, Inc. today announced it has received $10 million of new business for distributed generation systems.

How Business Owners Can Attract Word-Of-Mouth Referrals

Being average is not an accomplishment. To thrive and grow, you and your business need to stand out.

Business confidence boosted by rate cut

BUSINESS confidence rebounded in December from its record lows but is facing into a difficult six months, a key private sector survey warns.

ITT Announces New President of Interconnect Solutions Business

ITT Corporation announced today it has appointed Neil Yeargin as president of its Interconnect Solutions business, reporting to Denise Ramos, ITT’s chief executive offi

Citrix Joins the “Thank You Small Business” Movement, Brings Mobile Workstyles to Main Street

Today Citrix joins Silver Lining and 11 national organizations in launching the “Thank You Small Business” movement that will reach over 25,000 small businesses across the United States.

Business confidence rebounds in December

A sharp rebound in business confidence may be a "turning point" for the Australian economy and suggests conditions may be better than expected in 2013.National Australia Bank's (NAB) monthly ...

Business confidence improves in December

Australian business confidence rebounded in December following an interest rate cut and positive developments in the US and China.National Australia Bank's monthly business survey, released on Tuesday, ...

Australian Business Sentiment Surges Most in More Than a Decade

Australian business confidence rebounded by the most in more than a decade after the central bank’s sixth interest-rate cut in 14 months and U.S. lawmakers reached a budget deal, a private survey showed.

Blackspark Corporation Simplifies Business Traveler Tracking and Oversight

Blackspark Corporation today announced that its borderFile software now supports TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur . The advance enables rapid dep

Preeminent Business Developer Byron Radcliffe Joins QED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The QED Group, LLC, a leading international development firm specializing in monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management, has hired Byron Radcliffe to serve ...

Business groups hope Democratic legislature takes moderate approach

After two years of calm brought on by a divided Colorado legislature, business interests are now having to play defense and employ skillful diplomacy with Democrats back in control of both chambers.

Canon Business Process Services Shares Records Management Best Practices to Improve Compliance, Reduce Risk in 2013

During the year ahead many enterprises will look for effective steps to better manage information in order to realize important business benefits. One area that can potentially imp

Orange County, NY and Mo'mix Solutions Deliver Business Intelligence Success

ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- County Executive Edward Diana and the Office of Information Technology, in collaboration with Mo'mix Solutions , its Public Sector Business Intelligence ...

2013 Will Be a Good Year for Business Travelers

CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While business travelers have endured economic and other challenges these last few years, 2013 seems as if it may be the turning point that will influence where, ...

Best Business To Start In 2013: EmpoweredEzine.com Reviews the Options

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- What is the best business to start in 2013 ? Answering this question is a matter for each individual, as every person has their own skills, talents and interests, ...

Gauge of U.S. business spending plans edges higher

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. business investment plans improved in December, a sign companies were betting the economy will pick up despite fears over tighter fiscal policy. The Commerce Department said on Monday that non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for investment plans, edged up 0.2 percent last month. Many economists expected businesses to ...

PPG Finalizes Separation of Commodity Chemicals Business and Merger of the Business with Georgia Gulf; Company Accepts ...

PPG Industries today announced the successful closing of the previously announced separation of its commodity chemicals business and merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eagle Spinco Inc., with a subsidiary of Georgia Gulf Corporation .

Gauge of business spending plans edges higher

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of business investment improved in December, a sign that worries over tighter fiscal policy may not have held back capital spending plans as much as feared at the end of 2012. The Commerce Department said on Monday that non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for investment plans, edged up 0.2 percent last month. Many economists ...

TomTom Business Solutions Partners with Service Pro®’s Field Service Management to Provide Fleet Efficiencies

TomTom Business Solutions, a leading provider of advanced GPS and fleet management solutions, today announced a partnership with MSI Data to integrate their Service Pro® Field Service Management software with TomTom WEBFLEET®.

AccuPro Business Solutions Joins Nation Wide Health Billing Network

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuPro Business Solutions, LLC ( AccuPro ) today announced a strategic partnership with AB Systems, the highest ranking nationwide network of over 1500 ...

Wild East: Russian Business Conflicts Spill Over into Wikipedia

MOSCOW, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Russian business conflicts more often spill over into Wikipedia, according to Wild East, a business conflicts blog published by Russia! Magazine. Recently, Wiki editors ...

BUSINESS WIRE: Simba Energy Expands Executive Team, Opens London Office

MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH.

Business Management for Renewable Energy Projects

Business planning for renewable energy projects will be discussed at the Practical On-Farm Renewable Energy event to be held at CAFRE s Enniskillen Campus on 13 February, from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm. For further details, please contact Connor Maguire at 028 6634 4852.

Social media: why are so many big business leaders still holding back?

We know that social media is seriously important to every business, no matter what the size. The days when companies would block social media access, calling it a productivity killer, are fast disappearing.It’s easy to believe that studies like the one by research company Millward-Brown, which showed that there was a direct correlation between how successful a company is and how well it uses ...

Upcoming business events: Week of Jan. 28

Business meetings, workshops and seminars in Central Kentucky in the coming weeks.

Business Travel Moves Online But Mobile Has a Long Way to Go Reveals Amadeus

LONDON, January 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --- 47% of travellers lack full comprehension of corporate travel policy and 34% of travellers went 'off-plan' in 2012 says traveller insights report commissioned ...

Business News, 1/28

Business News, 1/28

Business Plan Challenge’s teen winners take hands-on approach to learning

These students take a hands-on approach to learning about business and entrepreneurship.

Investment in Dell Could Signal Microsoft Migration From PC Business

By Marty Wolf The recent reports that Microsoft (MSFT) may join with Silver Lake to take Dell (DELL) private are not a signal that Microsoft is getting into the PC business. In fact, they’re just the opposite â€" here’s why. … Continue reading â†'

Business owners say MLK Day parade hindered business

Some downtown Wilmington business owners said they were inconvenienced by last Monday's Martin Luther King Day parade.

D.C. business events for the week of Jan. 28

How to Win Small Business Research Grants. This seminar teaches the tricks of winning Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Arlington County Economic Develpment, 1100 N. Glebe Rd., 15th Floor, Arlington. Sponsors: Center for Innovative Technology and Arlington County Economic Development. Cost: $80 to $200. Contact ...

Business can benefit from students of humanities

It's ironic that if Gail Kelly applied for an internship at Westpac, she probably wouldn't have a chance.

Business Beat - Sun, 27 Jan 2013 PST

Have an item for Business Beat? Send it to businessbeat @spokesman.com. Aerospace

The Small Business Administration Decides to Hurt Small Businesses

Although a rose by any other name may smell just as sweet, the new way of how we define government support to small businesses may not pass the smell test.

Business digest 1/27

Local business developments.

Business people 1/27

What business people in the community have been doing.

Business Author Roger Bryan Reveals New Internet Marketing Secrets in His Latest Book

Business author and successful entrepreneur, Roger Bryan of RCBryan & Associates has announced that his newly launched book will include new internet marketing secrets from the business coaching pro.Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 27, 2013 Business author and serial entrepreneur, Roger Bryan, of the business consulting firm, RCBryan & Associates, has announced his latest book will reveal new ...

Business summit attracts hopeful entrepreneurs

MILWAUKEE â€" It’s a dream for many people â€" owning their own business. City officials hope an annual event will...

Medvedev says Magnitsky fallout not bad for Russian business

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev used a prime-time TV interview on Saturday to dismiss concerns growing fallout from the 2009 death of anti-corruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky would damage Russia's business interests. Medvedev said the whistleblower's death in jail, for which no one has been brought to justice, was being used by Kremlin critics to score points but was of no ...

Bank of America Small Business Lending: Criticize or Applaud?

If you haven't yet heard, Bank of America announced last week that they reached their 2012 goals to:  1) hire 1,000 Small Business Bankers and 2) deploy $8.7 billion of new credit to small businesses during 2012.

Business Finance Store Publishes New Article Discussing Alternatives to Now-Premium Google Apps for Business

As Google Apps now costs a premium for business use, Business Finance Store published an article discussing various alternatives to popular Google applications.Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2013 Google Apps now costs businesses a premium to use for an office, costing $5 per user per month for popular applications such as Gmail and Google Calender. Business Finance Store recently published an ...

Lobbying on Behalf of Your Small Business

The Wealth Matters column tells about small-business owners who have turned to lobbyists.

Business students put bids in to land job at Caesars

Nearly 300 Master of Business Administration (MBA) students and alumni anted up for a three-day Texas Hold‘em poker contest last weekend in hopes of hauling in a corner office.

You're the Boss Blog: Lobbying on Behalf of Your Small Business

The Wealth Matters column tells about small-business owners who have turned to lobbyists.

Business and networking digest

By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 25, 2013 Event thanks: The American Cancer Society recently thanked Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point for its contribution in making “Put On Your Pink Bra,” a making strides against breast cancer event, a huge success. Pictured is Diane Ricca, who received a bronze award during the event. Ricca, a 25-year survivor, was on the leadership team ...

Cygnus Business Media’s Firehouse World Wins Tradeshow Executive Fastest 50 Award

Cygnus Business Media’s Firehouse World trade show was announced the winner of Tradeshow Executive’s Fastest 50 Award, recognizing the 50 fastest growing events internationally for 2012.

VSE Announces 2012 Small Business Partners of Choice

VSE Corporation hosted the 3rd Annual VSE Small Business Partner of Choice awards on January 23rd, 2013. The ceremony honored five small business teaming partners who have made significant contributions to company revenue, and the overall quality of support to our Federal customers.

German business morale rises for third month in a row

BERLIN (Reuters) - German business morale improved for a third consecutive month in January to its highest in more than half a year, more evidence that Europe's largest economy is gathering speed again ...

German business confidence rises, beats forecasts

German business confidence has increased more than expected this month as hopes rise that Europe's largest economy will quickly put behind it a weak patch and benefit from an easing in the continent's ...

German Business Confidence Gained for a Third Month in January

German business confidence rose for a third month in January, adding to signs that Europe’s largest economy is recovering from a slump at the end of last year.

‘Unpatriotic’ business ‘treats ANC with disdain’

African National Congress secretary-general Gwede Mantashe rails at business’ bid ‘to control’ state

Business Speaker and Author Roger Bryan Announces New Internet Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Business speaker, author and coachRoger Bryan of RCBryan & Associates has released a statement revealing his professional business coaching company will be launching new marketing strategies designed to help entrepreneurs find success in today’s market.Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Renowned business speaker, author and coach Roger Bryan of the business consulting firm, RCBryan ...

Small Business Optimism Rises

Small business owners sense the recovery is here to stay, but they're still cautious on hiring and worried about health care costs. Small business owners are starting 2013 with more optimism, although they still see plenty of challenges ahead, particularly around spending and hiring. That's according to the Wells Fargo's first quarter small business survey , released Thursday. The bank's ...

Cisco sells home networking business to Belkin

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc is selling its home networking business to Belkin, the networking giant's latest move to exit the consumer business. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal, which Belkin said on Thursday is expected to close in March. With the sale, Cisco sheds one of the last remaining pieces of its consumer business, following the shutdown of ...

New Year, New Business Plan

By Lisa Wirthman

TCI Business Capital Announces Philanthropic Efforts for 2012

TCI Business Capital, a leading provider of factoring services throughout the United States, recently announced its philanthropic efforts for 2012.

Wells Fargo Small Business Index: Business Owners More Optimistic to Start 2013

After the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index dropped to the most pessimistic level in two years in November, business owners are more optimistic as 2013 begins. The latest Index improved 20 points to positive 9 in January 2013, up from negative 11 in November 2012, indicating an improvement in optimism since the November elections.

Business titans split over British EU referendum

Business leaders were sharply divided on Thursday over Prime Minister David Cameron's move to gamble Britain's EU membership on a renegotiation of its relationship followed by a referendum.

Business Marketing Association Unveils New Young Professional Membership Program

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Marketing Association (BMA) today unveiled a new category of membership targeting young business-to-business (B2B) marketing professionals.  ...

The Small Business Authority Releases the December 2012 SB Authority Index

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, Inc., NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority , announced the release of the SB Authority Index of small business indicators for December ...

Daniel Howes: Pro-business policies spur recovery

More than $1 billion in business investment to create nearly 4,600 jobs in Michigan, announced Wednesday, ain't nothin' â€" and it isn't an accident.

Business council promotes HST, corporate tax hikes

The president of the New Brunswick Business Council says it's time for the provincial government to increase the HST and corporate income tax to help reduce the deficit.

Small business uneasy about tax collection bills

Small business owners may be closer to losing an advantage they've enjoyed during the e-commerce boom â€" being exempt from collecting sales tax in states where they're not located. And they're worried they ...

Jordano’s Achieves Significant Business Results from Voice Solution from BFC and Vocollect

Vocollect, a business unit of Intermec, Inc. and the world leader in voice-enabled solutions for mobile workers, together with Total Solution Provider BFC Associates, tod

Tableau Software Reveals the Top 10 Trends for Business Intelligence in 2013

Tableau Software, a global leader in rapid-fire business intelligence software, today reveals the top 10 trends for Business Intelligence in 2013. As the world of enterprise databases is developing at ...

Business Development Executive David Freeman Joins Barney & Barney

Barney & Barney, LLC, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerages, today announced that David Freeman, who has more than 16 years of experience in business ins

Asset Protection: Business Owners Beware!

I've noticed a significant increase in asset protection questions from business owners. Perhaps it’s because many owners are emerging from the Great Recession and want to make sure they are protected from any future downturns. Or, maybe it’s because advocates are out promoting the latest and greatest schemes to avoid real or imagined predatory creditors. Either way, it’s important for business ...

OSU’s Ph.D. in Business Program Attracts International Executives for 2013 Class

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business is going international with its unique program for executive development. The second class of the Ph.D. in Business for Execut

RSA Introduces New Integrated Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management Solution

BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --News Summary:RSA Archer ® Business Continuity Management and Operations is one of the industry's most tightly integrated solutions for managing business continuity, ...

Newtek Business Services Opens California Office for Business Development

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority ® announced that it has hired Tom Stier as Senior Vice President and Western Region Manager, ...

Business warns Cameron's EU gamble could strangle economy

LONDON (Reuters) - Leading British business figures warned Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday that his plan for an in-out referendum on the European Union membership was a risky gamble that could damage the economy and throttle foreign investment. Speaking after Cameron's call for a vote by 2017, business leaders in London and at the World Economic Forum in Davos said Britain's $2.5 ...

Economy May be Bottoming Out, Business Today's Business Confidence Survey Shows

NEW DELHI, January 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --* Eighth round of survey shows optimism for the second consecutive quarter driven by global and domestic factors.* Nearly half the 500 Indian CEOs/CFOs surveyed ...

International Business Machines' Management Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

International Business Machines' Management Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

5 Top Business Schools In America

These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.

5 Tips To Partnering Alongside A Business For The First Time

Last July, PaySimple.com released an infographic that discussed five amazing facts about small businesses. In the United States alone, there are 30 million small businesses established with more than 500,000 started up each year - approximately one business each minute! In that sea of startups, some will undoubtedly sink but many more will swim and the ones that do find dry land will want to ...

ProspX’s Social Business Platform Experiences Record Adoption Rate in 2012

ProspX, Inc., the social business platform for commercial insurance, announced significant market adoption in 2012 with a 925% increase in carrier and broker users of ProspX InsiderConnectâ„¢.

Confirmed: IBM is a creaky, old business

International Business Machines (IBM) reported earnings today that beat analyst estimates, causing shares to rally more than 3.3% in after hours trading. Earnings, which had been declining for the last ...

Innovation essential for business growth - survey

Seventy-eight percent of the world’s future business leaders believe innovation is essential for business growth, according to the global Deloitte Millennial Survey released today in Davos, Switzerland. However, as the economic crisis enters its sixth year, just 26 percent of Millennials (also called Generation Y) feel that business leaders are doing enough to encourage practices that foster ...

Elsevier Business Intelligence (EBI) to Host Investment in Innovation (IN3) Medical Device 360 Degrees Dublin, April ...

Elsevier Business Intelligence, publisher of "The Gray Sheet" and the medtech industry's leading provider of strategic partnership and investment conferences, announced today that it will host ...

Job Market Strong for Those Earning Graduate Business Degrees in 2012

Those earning graduate degrees in business and management last year faced a receptive job market, as 92 percent of 2012 graduates surveyed by the Graduate Management Admission Council were employed three ...

US Business Leaders Show Declining Optimism about Economy as New Year Begins

US business leaders continue to show a lack of optimism about the performance of the nation’s economy, according to the latest data from the Grant Thornton International Business Report, a survey of 3,200 business leaders in 44 countries.

New Cortera Business Directory Offers Free Trial of B2B Purchase Insights Reports

Cortera®, a provider of comprehensive business-to-business payment and purchase data and insights for U.S. companies, announced today the availability of a free trial of its extensive portfolio of B2B Purchase Insight Reports on the new Cortera Business Directory.

Business Finance Store Publishes New Article Discussing How Home Equity Loans Can Fund a Business

In Business Finance Store's latest blog post, author Brentt Taylor discusses how small businesses can use home equity loans for small business growth.Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 As Business Finance Store develops ways to find crucial funding for small businesses, their latest blog post discusses how small business owners can use a home equity loan or second mortgage to fund a small ...

New Study: Trust in Both Business and Corporate Leaders Plummets

Fewer than one in five people trust business or government leaders to tell the truth when confronted with a difficult issue, according to a yearly “trust barometer” survey by the giant public relations firm Edelman. A number of high-visibility scandals involving CEOs and government officials last year likely pushed the barometer away from trust in leaders. Ex-Barclays CEO Robert Diamond quit in ...

Newtek Business Services Recruits High Profile Electronic Payment Processing and Technology Professionals

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, NASDAQ: NEWT, The Small Business Authority , is proud to announce that it has attracted and retained the talents of a legendary executive ...

CapLinked Teams With Quipa to Protect Business Transactions With Military-Grade Security

CapLinked, the cloud-based platform that makes business transactions simple and secure, announced today it is partnering with Quipa, a software company delivering a new and revolutionary approach to secure ...

Business panels trade charges ahead of summit

Agra, Jan 22 (IANS) City-based business organisations have accused the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) of sidelining them ahead of the three-day global partnership summit here starting Jan 27.

Business Profiles: Business Profile: Reactiv Media's Tony Abbott

BUSINESS owners have been urged to “follow your dreams” to achieve success in 2013.

Business investment at 15-year low:ACCI

BUSINESS investment plans have sunk to their lowest level in at least 15 years, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says.

Business pessimistic on trading, economic outlook

A survey of confidence by the nation's peak business lobby has found some indicators are at their lowest levels in 15 years.

This Week in Small Business: Facebook Search

What graph search means for small businesses, charging liberals more for smoothies, managing sales executives and does everyone really need a social media strategy?

The Business Of Porn

At the Adult Entertainment Expo held last weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, I talked to adult performers, agents, consumers, directors, producers, cam girls, veterans, and newcomers about the state of the adult movie industry.

Catholic U. starts a business school — without MBAs

Catholic University announced this month the creation of an unusual business school in which every course touches on morality and ethics. Interestingly, none of the business degrees offered at the D.C. university will include the traditional staple of business schools: a master’s in business administration. Read full article >>

DOTmed Business News January 2013 Issue Published

DOTmed Business News, a leading health care magazine catering to industry professionals with a strong online news presence, has published its January 2013 “Green” issue. The theme

Accuride Announces New Business Wins

Accuride Corporation , a leading supplier of components to the North American commercial vehicle industry, announced that its “Fix and Grow” actions to restructure and upgrade core operations have improved operational performance and enabled the company to secure new long-term agreements for steel and aluminum wheels.

How Small Business Owners Walk the Ethical Line

Let me get one thing straight: I am no business saint. In hindsight, I am not proud of all the ways I have conducted business over the last 30 years. While I have used certain means because I thought they were justified at the time, I am also no Lance Armstrong.

McAfee Outlines Strategy for Future of Business Security

McAfee today announced its strategy for building upon Security Connected, the framework in which security products and services work together to safeguard businesses with better protection from new types of attacks.

Interesting Free Service Helps Business Owners Determine Their Company's Sellability

For many business owners, survival has been the operative word for the past five years. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the pre-financial crisis peak in personal consumption (adjusted for inflation) was in the fourth calendar quarter of 2007. The U.S. economy did not recover to that level until the first calendar quarter of 2011. In the most recently reported calendar quarter ...

Over 3m[1] Homeworkers Potentially Operating Illegally, Warns AXA Business Insurance

LONDON, January 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --As the number of people who work from home continues to rise, statistics from AXA Business Insurance suggest that the majority of the 5.4million [2]  homeworkers ...

Daptiv Launches Powerful Reporting Options and Deeper Business Intelligence for Project Portfolio Management

Daptiv, the on-demand leader in project portfolio management software, today unveiled its next generation Business Intelligence capabilities for PPM. Business users can now access project and portfolio ...

Research and Markets: Business Law International

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Business Law International" subscription to their offering.

New business rates relief unveiled

Ministers announce a business rates relief for new empty premises in a bid to encourage speculative development.

Locus Technologies Receives 2012 EBJ Business Achievement Award

Locus Technologies announced today that Environmental Business Journal® granted the company the award for Information Technology in the environmental and energy industry for the record-breaking seventh ...

Don't Get Scammed by Online Business 'Coaches'

The promise sounded so tantalizing: Hire the coaching service Ivy Capital to develop your online business and earn up to $10,000 a month working just five to 10 hours a week. You’d just need to pay $2,000 to $20,000 for Ivy’s program, products and services.

Public trust in government, business leaders falls

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) â€" Public trust in business, government and media leaders has fallen in the wake of financial and political scandals, according to a new global survey.

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Business calendar for week of Jan. 21, 2013

Business Calendar for week of Jan. 21, 2013

Business closings, openings and anniversaries: Week of Jan. 21

Business closings, openings and anniversaries throughout Central Kentucky.

Parties offer business bank plans

The Conservatives and Plaid Cymru unveil competing proposals for state-owned business banks to stimulate economic growth.

Top Business Ideas For 2013: EmpoweredEzine.com Gives Tips On How To Find The Best

SAN DIEGO, Jan.21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Many people are seeking the top business ideas for 2013 . For many starting a business is a scary and risky venture. However, it is also a way for people ...

Fewer flying business despite discounts

Airlines including Qantas are investing heavily in their business class - but finding passengers willing to pay the fares is becoming a bigger challenge.

Business class bargains, but fewer are flying up front

Airlines including Qantas are investing heavily in their business class - but finding passengers willing to pay the fares is becoming a bigger challenge.

Business that grew from UK Venture Challenge launching a phone app

The winner of last year's University of Kentucky Venture Challenge is getting ready to launch a new phone application. The 2013 business competition will be held next month.

Bikers make hobby their business

For many entrepreneurs, business inspiration can come from a hobby they enjoy. They might also have a strong drive to be their own boss."We had all worked for about 10 years, long enough to have done well but to have seen the limitations...

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Business Ideas For 2013 Reviewed On EmpoweredEzine.com

There are many people who are still on the lookout for the best business ideas for 2013. EmpoweredEzine.com reviews some of the business opportunities in a new blog post.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2013 Some of the best business ideas for 2013 are the ones that allow new entrepreneurs to stretch their wings and think creatively, but which are also backed by a proven business model. ...

Business failure crushes activist's dreams

Diana Shinall has long labored to help Madison’s disadvantaged, but the financial collapse of her latest, most ambitious effort has left her on the verge of food stamps and eviction from her modest apartment.

Small-business Q&A: Veterans are eligible for loans and more

Small-business Q&A: Veterans are eligible for loans and more Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:28 pm, Friday, January 18, 2013 To help veterans fast-track their small-business dreams, the SCORE Foundation recently kicked off the Veteran Fast Launch initiative in ...

Online Business 2013: EmpoweredEzine.com Reviews The Best Option

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are a number of different ideas for the types of business 2013 will bring. Many people speculate that there will be an increase in online businesses ...

Crash Course in Business Plan Competitions

Business-plan competitions can yield more than seed money for your bright idea -- they can also connect you with mentors, collaborators and investors.

Business Finance Store Expands to Make Room for New Development

Business Finance Store expands their Santa Ana-based office to make room for development in new products in business finance sector.Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2013 To kick off the new year, Business Finance Store expanded their Santa Ana-based office to make room for new product development. Rather than relocating to a new location, Business Finance Store opted to expand their offices in ...

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Business tycoon stole more than £100m from Barclays, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland

An Asian business tycoon who travelled the world by private jet stole more than £100m from Barclays, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland in the biggest-ever banking fraud of its kind.

2013 Business Ideas For Home Workers Reviewed On EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are quite a lot of great 2013 business ideas for those who want to work from home this year. Whether a person would like to work from home in order ...

Business Notes Jan. 20

Lakewood receives best-in-class STAPLES - Lakewood Health System was recently awarded the Best-in-Class seal by HR Solutions for the second year in a row.

PS Business Parks, Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2012 Dividends

PS Business Parks, Inc. announced today the tax treatment of the Company’s 2012 dividends. For the tax year ended December 31, 2012, 100% of distributions for the common stock and all the various series of preferred stock for all four quarters were classified as ordinary income.

Business roundtable series planned

PRINCETON â€" Business owners will have the opportunity to sharpen their business skills during a four-part “Open for Business” roundtable series. The roundtable series is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby.

Why New Credit Card Regulations Can Make Or Break A Small Business

Small business owners need to know what’s going on in the credit card world if they want to maximize profits and ultimately avoid going belly up.

Life Time Earns Nutrition Business Journal's Management Achievement Award

The nutrition industry’s most notable business leaders of 2012 have been named in Nutrition Business Journal’s annual Business Achievement Awards issue, published this month.

Why Business Owners Should be Cheering for Alternative Lenders

From 2008 to 2011, business owners suffered. The economy crashed and bank lending to business owners came to a screeching halt. Most banks tightened their purse strings, while others got out of business lending altogether.

Business Insight: New year must- dos for entrepreneurs

Business Insight: New year must- dos for entrepreneurs Published Jan 18, 2013 08:09AM MDT Bill McBean, author of “The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows That You Don’t,” says that as the year begins, it pays to take a breather and spend some time thinking about the big picture. What goes into holding a 2012 business post-mortem? The trap many owners â€" even ...

Business Insight: New year must- dos for entrepreneurs, business owners

Business Insight: New year must- dos for entrepreneurs, business owners Published Jan 18, 2013 07:27AM MDT Bill McBean, author of “The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows That You Don’t,” says that as the year begins, it pays to take a breather and spend some time thinking about the big picture. What goes into holding a 2012 business post-mortem? The trap many ...

Business Minor for Whom?

In the middle of the past semester, Cornell announced a new business minor open to undergraduates in all seven colleges. read more

Business call on worker obesity

Business leaders in Northern Ireland are calling on the government to target the workplace when it comes to tackling obesity.

Business Ideas For 2013 Reviewed: Empowered Ezine

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The business ideas for 2013 that are garnering the most interest are those that the average person can make use of. There are a number of new business ideas ...

Business warns Cameron against huge EU gamble

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's bid to redefine Britain's relationship with Europe risks stalling foreign investment and throttling the growth of many companies, leading business figures ...

UK business warns Cameron against huge EU gamble

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's bid to redefine Britain's relationship with Europe risks stalling foreign investment and throttling the growth of many companies, leading business figures have warned. Cameron will deliver a speech in Amsterdam on Friday setting out his plans for Britain's future in the European Union, which is expected to focus on wresting powers back from ...

Factbox - British business executives speak out over Europe

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver a speech on Friday setting out his plans for Britain's future in the European Union, and leading figures in the business community are concerned that it could lead ultimately to an exit from the bloc. Here are some quotes from business leaders: MARTIN SORRELL, chief executive of WPP: "So you'd like to have better terms, but being in ...

Avolon Forms Joint-Venture Aircraft Leasing Business: Avolon Capital Partners

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing business, today announces its intention to partner with Wells Fargo & Company , a leading diversified financial services company, to form a new joint-venture aircraft leasing business called Avolon Capital Partners Limited .

Retire at 70, Business Group Urges

Morning Business Memo… When will you retire? The traditional answer may be 62 or 65, but an influential group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70. “The recommendations are based on what’s best for the country,” says...

Business Process Outsourcer Drives Growth with Kofax Mortgage Processing Solution

Kofax® plc , a leading provider of Capture Enabled BPM™ solutions, today announced that a leading business process outsourcer providing serv

US business groups challenge SEC rule on Congo minerals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business groups on Wednesday filed their most expansive case yet attacking a new U.S. securities rule that requires companies to determine if their products contain minerals from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. The lawsuit is one of several challenging rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those mandated by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial ...

U.S. business executives call for raising retirement age to 70

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A business group of top executives on Wednesday proposed reforms to Social Security and Medicare that would raise the enrollment age for both programs to 70 but not raise Social Security taxes paid by upper-income Americans. The Business Roundtable, which represents more than 200 chief executives from some of the largest U.S. corporations, also urged Congress to add a ...

Business Groups Propose Raising Age for Entitlement Benefits

The Business Roundtable, which represents chief executives of major U.S. companies, proposed shoring up Social Security and Medicare by raising the eligibility age without increasing taxes on income subject to the Social Security payroll tax.

ACN Business Owners Treated to Weekend Rates at Charlotte Hotel Suites

Time Warner Cable Arena will be the site for the ACN International Convention set for February 15-17, 2013 and stylish hotel suites in Charlotte, NC are prepared to provide attendees with spacious accommodations ...

Business CEOs Call for Raising Retirement Age

Influential group of CEOs calls for raising retirement age to 70 for Social Security, Medicare

Thomson Reuters Corporation: Gordon Macomber to Lead Scientific and Scholarly Research Business of Thomson Reuters

Business to launch strategic customer advisory board in 2013 PHILADELPHIA, PA - January 16, 2013 - Gordon Macomber has been appointed to the role of managing director of the Scientific and Scholarly Research ...

Newtek Business Services to Announce Full Year 2012 Financial Results on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 4:15 pm EST

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Newtek Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWT), The Small Business Authority, today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial ...

FedEx Announces Winners of Small Business Grant Competition

Darn Good Yarn, a small business based in Sebec, Maine, has been named the grand prize winner of the first-ever, nationwide FedEx Small Business Grant Competition and will receive

AppDirect Partners With Small Business Web to Deliver Cloud Services

Two leaders in small business empowerment, AppDirect and the Small Business Web, are teaming up to launch the Small Business Web Directory, both organizations announced today. A feature-rich, web-based ...

Business must not be ‘bystander’ — Ramaphosa

ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa calls on business sector to be proactive and not just be ‘bystanders watching drama’

Business Factory offers artists space

The Business Factory of Frederick has opened at 801 N East St , Suite 6A, Frederick Peggy Richman, general manager, says the new business offers flexible and shared working space and creative studios for entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofits and educators Special networking events will be held by invitation only It can also be used for art shows or exhibitions and selective fund-raising events

Best Business Ideas For 2013: Empowered Ezine Reviews The Top Picks

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The best business ideas for 2013 are being sought out by a great number of people who are trying to make the jump from being employees to being personal ...

Business Inventories Rose Modestly in November

Business inventories rose modestly in November, in line with estimates, as sales rose solidly.

Research and Markets: The Business Jet Market in Numbers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Business Jet Market in Numbers" report to their off

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association and GreenWizard Form Partnership

GreenWizard® today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association . BIFMA, the not-for-pr

Women in Business School: Why So Few?

A guest post from Matt Symonds, chief editor of MBA50.com, a website dedicated to the world’s outstanding business schools. He is also director of Fortuna Admissions and co-author of ABC of Getting the MBA Admissions Edge.

National Business Inclusion Consortium Awards Top Honors for Cross-Segment Diversity Practices in Financial Services ...

Last night the National Business Inclusion Consortium presented the 2013 Financial Services Diversity Leadership Awards at the New York Stock Exchange. Awards were given to

Va. business leaders surveyed on uranium

A narrow majority of 652 business leaders from across Virginia opposes ending the state's decades-old moratorium on uranium mining, but their concerns could by allayed if they learned more about how the ...

Jive Software and PwC Team to Deliver Social Business Solutions to the Enterprise

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Jive Software, Inc. , and PwC US today announced a business relationship to jointly offer Jive's social business platform and PwC's consulting services to the enterprise market. Through ...

A Business Owner Goes Back to School

Paul Downs started by taking an online course on how to figure out the best allocation of resources -- labor, machinery -- in a factory. Can anyone suggest a good course in finance or accounting?

Study Shows GM's Use Of Business Aircraft Could Actually Improve Shareholder Value

For many, associating a business jet with improved profitability, enhanced shareholder value and heightened productivity seems counterintuitive. Those that own, operate and use business aircraft will tell you otherwise. But you don't have to take their word for it: A recent study by NEXA Advisors clearly underscores that companies that [...]

Atlas Air Worldwide Updates Business Outlook

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. , a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, today provided an update of its business outloo

6 Factors To Consider In Selling Your Business

(Image credit: AFP via @daylife) By Christine Hall Business broker experts expect more owners and CEOs to consider selling their companies as baby boomers head into retirement, businesses recover from the recession and banks loosen up capital for business loans. CNBC reported that "middle-market companies are the growth engines for the U.S. economy," and [...]

Plan to combine Pfizer's business units spur breakup speculation

Pfizer Inc.'s four business units may be combined into two, a top company official said, triggering speculation by analysts that the world's biggest drugmaker is preparing to split in half.

Two Misplaced Debates In Business Strategy

Of all debates in international business strategy, two stand out: The first debate revolves around the nature of world market environment, whether world markets are global, multinational or semiglobal. The second debate revolves around the dilemma of global vis-a-vis local strategy, that is, the trade-off between global standardization and local customization. The way that an international ...

Business.com Media, Inc. Appoints Tony Uphoff as Chief Executive Officer

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Business.com Media, Inc. the leading online destination for business purchasers looking for business-to-business (B2B) solutions, today announced the appointment ...

Business Networks Fuel Next Wave of Innovation and Productivity

Nearly 14 billion years ago, massive forces of gravity and friction converged to spark the big bang that gave life to the universe as we know it. The same convergence is now happening in the business world.

Business Events Coordinator Small Business Expo Selects Do It In Person as their Official Community Management Partner

Small Business Expo, a producer of business trade shows, announces that Do It In Person will be their official community management system.New York, NY (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 Do It In Person, available at http://www.DoItInPerson, is an online event platform that allows people to create, manage and promote their events and communities, has been selected as the official community management ...

Reveille Softwareâ„¢ Announces Business Results for 2012 and Leadership Expansion for 2013

Reveille Softwareâ„¢, provider of the leading application performance management solution for enterprise content management applications such as EMC Documentum, EMC Captiva, IBM FileNet, IBM Content Manager, Kofax, and Microsoft SharePoint, today announced record growth in revenue, profitability and customer additions for 2012.

Business rate incentives offer £21m

TWO business rate incentive schemes â€" with a total value of £21.5m â€" go live this month targeting support at boosting job creation, business growth and renewable energy generation.

Natus Medical Incorporated Selects Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 to Streamline and Optimize Global Business Operations

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Hibbett Sports Selects QuantiSense for Business Intelligence Platform

QuantiSense, the leading provider of retail analytics and decision orchestration solutions, today announced that national sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports h

New Business Ideas 2013 Has To Offer Reviewed On EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are many new business ideas 2013 has to offer new entrepreneurs. These include both online and offline options. Part of the reason that so many people ...

Fractal Analytics to Be Featured on 21st Century Business Television January 16, 2013

Multi-Media Productions , Inc. is pleased to announce that Fractal Analytics, the most global provider of analytics, will be airing on 21st Century Business on CNBC.

MDA files Business Acquisition Report

RICHMOND, BC, Jan. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or the "Company") ( TSX: MDA ), a provider of essential information solutions, announced that it ...

Appearances Count: In Business, Presentation Is Everything

Have you ever wondered how much your appearance matters to the people you meet, or how much it matters in business? Many people spend a great deal of time working on their personal appearance because to them, appearance and presentation is everything. Consider the exploding personal care and grooming industry. Both men and women are both highly conscious of others? perceptions. Economic studies ...

Business Blogging for Fun and (Hopeful) Profit

Blogging: It’s not a fad and it’s not going away anytime soon.  As a small business owner, why should you be grateful? Because even the smallest business can use blogging to put a human face on its brand and enable it to look larger than life. When I get out from [...]

Business intelligence 'has finally arrived'

Business intelligence (BI) on-the-go is finally here, thanks to the arrival of high-performance mobile devices and the evolution of robust data-carrying infrastructure, says Ovum. Mobile BI solutions, ...

Business as usual at Mali mines

JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS-- - RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITEDIncorporated in Jersey, Channel IslandsReg. No. 62686LSE Trading Symbol: RRSNASDAQ Trading Symbol: GOLDBUSINESS AS USUAL AT RANDGOLD'S MALI MINESBamako, ...

3 Radical Business Books You Haven't Read. Plus, the Meaning of Innovation.

If you’re reading business bestsellers, you may also be underlining the passages that align with your beliefs. We all inadvertently flatter ourselves by nodding our heads and celebrating so-called “wisdom” -- ideas that validate our own opinions. This form of self-generated affirmation can also limit our ability to innovate.

Prolifics Plans to Acquire IBM Business Partner Blue Analytic Solutions

Prolifics, an end-to-end systems integrator, today announces that it has plans to acquire Blue Analytic Solutions, an IBM Advanced Business Partner focused on Business Analytics. This acquisition will ...

SAP Gets Real-Time With HANA-Powered Business Suite

SAP last week released SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA, which marries its popular integrated applications with its high performance business analytics platform. SAP Business Suite is the largest application SAP has in terms of customers, said Ken Tsai, VP, SAP Hana product marketing at SAP.

Small-business Q&A: Make time to keep personal connections

Small-business Q&A: Make time to keep personal connections Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 1:15 pm, Monday, January 14, 2013 Make time to keep personal connections [...] it isn't just suppliers - customers and employees also will be much more invested in your success ...

Canadian Youth Business Foundation Appoints Julia Deans as New CEO

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation's Chairman John Risley and the Board of Directors has named Julia Deans as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer effective today.

Business Development Manager

Must be a US Citizens or US Green Card Holder. The Business Development Manager is responsible to develop new markets and business models for a segment of the organization.

Strategy Analytics: Mobile Enterprise Business App Revenue Reaches $25B in 2012

Mobile business collaboration, productivity, process apps went mobile in a big way in 2012 according to the Strategy Analytics Mobile Workforce Strategies service reports “Global Mobile Enterprise Business Applications User Forecast, 2011-2017” and “Global Mobile Enterprise Business Application Revenue Forecast, 2011-2017.” These reports examine the global mobile workforce's use of business ...

IBERIABANK Signs Partnership With Newtek Business Services

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBERIABANK, with 184 bank branch offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Florida and $12.5 billion in assets, has agreed to partner with Newtek ...

SumTotal Systems to Exhibit at HR Directors Business Summit in United Kingdom

READING, United Kingdom-- -- WHAT:   SumTotal® Systems , LLC, a global leader of Strategic Human Capital Management solutions , will exhibit at the HR Directors Business Summit .   WHEN: Tuesday, January 22, to Wednesday, January 23   WHERE: The ICC Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA, UK SumTotal will exhibit on stand 20. DETAILS: SumTotal will exhibit at the 11 th annual HR Directors Business ...

Business Insurance Magazine Announces Redesign, New Frequency & Tablet for 2013

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Insurance announced today that it will be issuing a redesigned print issue on January 14, 2013.  The redesigned magazine will also feature a new logo, an ...

You're the Boss Blog: This Week in Small Business: Nothing Magical?

A trillion-dollar coin, the Soup Nazi, tips for manufacturers, hiring without an H.R. department. And do you think small businesses are overly romanticized?

10 superb free tools for all of your basic business needs

Introducing new software into a typical small business environment can be costly, to say the least. Depending on the size of your business, buying multiple copies of a programâ€"or its licensesâ€"can quickly drive your balance sheet into the red. The alternative isn’t especially appealing, however. Sifting through the Web in the hopes of finding an effective no-cost software solution could wind up ...

Small Business Advocate: Next movie on Main Street: 'Small Business Shrugged'

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U.S. firms are expected to boost business travel spending in 2013

Companies this year are predicted to increase business travel spending 4.6% but cut back on trips 1.1%, according to the Global Business Travel Assn. American companies are ready to write bigger checks for business travel this year.

Business calendar for the week of Jan. 14, 2013

Business Calendar for week of 1/14/13

Upcoming business events: Week of Jan. 14

Business meetings, workshops and seminars in Central Kentucky in the coming weeks.

Business as usual: From Mixing boards to a bank board

Business as usual this week visits the new address of a local music shop and production company and welcomes a new arrival to a local bank board.

Small business: Tips for riding out 2013

New Zealand small businesses are less confident about their prospects than they were a year ago, according to the CPA Australia Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey 2012. But while 28 per cent of small Kiwi firms expect the economy...

D.C. business events for the week of Jan. 14

How to Become an 8(a) Company. This workshop covers 8(a) requirements and how to apply including online application, company experience, organization, and other items. 9 a.m. to noon, American Bar Association Building, 740 15th St. NW, 3rd floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $30. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: http://washingtondc.score.org . Read full article >>

Business leaders come out in support of gay marriage in Illinois

Dozens of Illinois business leaders and several companies publicly endorsed gay marriage on Sunday, a week after a proposed bill failed to get traction in Springfield and a month before the new General Assembly has chance to consider it again.

Business executives call on Beacon Hill to act boldly to fix state’s tattered transportation network

Business leaders in Massachusetts are urging legislators and the Patrick administration to act boldly as they seek solutions for the state’s badly fractured transportation network. As part of that effort, those leaders and the nonprofit Boston Foundation are releasing a study showing that failing to act could have a sweeping economic impact, measured in the tens of billions of dollars.

Business leaders warn UK PM on EU

Business leaders warn UK PM on EU In a letter published Wednesday in the Financial Times, Virgin Group's Richard Branson, London Stock Exchange head Chris Gibson-Smith and eight other business leaders are challenging Cameron's plan to renegotiate the U.K.'s membership terms of the 27-country EU and put the matter to a referendum.

4 Essential Business Lessons Not Just Learned But Incorporated

The learning curve for all entrepreneurs is a steep one that never quite flattens or slows. While it’s great to learn a lot, the pace and intensity makes it hard to absorb, never mind implement, the lessons learned. Kind of like when you used to cram for an exam. You knew the information really, really well for about a day before it became lost in the deep recesses of your brain. That’s why, at ...

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Business bankruptcies fall in Passaic and Bergen

Nearly 200 Passaic and Bergen businesses filed for bankruptcy in 2012, a decline that attorneys say is less driven by improving economic circumstances, or strengthened company and personal balance sheets, than a variety of other factors.

Business 190 Buzz

Business 190 in Killeen isn’t what it used to be; just ask Jerry Herring.

Supporting ANC is 'good for business': report

Business people who support South Africa's ruling African National Congress will see their companies grow, President Jacob Zuma has said, according to a Sunday report.

Business Calendar for the week of Jan. 13, 2013

Seminars, luncheons and other business meetings this week

Business Ideas 2013 Has To Offer Greatly Enhanced By Online Marketing: EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Many of the business ideas 2013 has to offer which people are becoming interested in are those that are based on tried and true business models, but which ...

Upcoming R.I. small business training programs

Small business training programs from the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, the Center for Women & Enterprise, the South Eastern Economic Development Corporation and the Rhode Island

Business letters: January 13

LAST WEEK’S story “In plane view: Tesco Airways” implied corporate extravagance, which only demonstrated the writer’s ignorance of business aircraft operations. Tesco and other companies that make efficient use of their managers’ time should be lauded for smart thinking and not labelled “fat cats”.

‘It's Your Business’: Getting your company off the ground

As the host of MSNBC’s “Your Business” and a seasoned entrepreneur, JJ Ramberg provides the tools to lift your business to the next level in “It’s Your Business.” Read an excerpt.

Business permit renewal in Davao City now faster—exec

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/ 12 January)â€" Renewal of business permits here has become faster compared to last year as several steps have been taken out, an official said. Dwight Domingo, officer-in-charge… »

SA ballet company to get business advice from Harvard

MBA students at US business school to find ways of improving marketing of South African Mzansi Ballet among South Africans

New England College of Business and Finance Launches Four New Degree Programs in 2013

New England College of Business and Finance , recently named by the U.S. Department of Education as the most affordable private college in New England and the leading institution of online education designed for working adults seeking career advancement, today announced the addition of four new programs in high-demand, high-growth fields.

Business borrowing up, consumer lending down, RBC says

Canadian business borrowings rose in November while consumer lending slowed, RBC says in a report.

Business Owners Reflect on Small Victories - and the Dangers of Growth

"I always want to grow more quickly," said one owner. But another owner issued a warning: "The unending desire to want to grow, grow, grow can derail you."

IREIT Business Manager and Advisor, Inc. and Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc. Announce Retail Acquisitions in ...

IREIT Business Manager & Advisor, Inc. and Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, Inc. announced today the acquisition of retail assets located in four states, for a combined purchase price of approximately $25.5 million.

Feared Somali pirate retiring from pirate business

The pirating business apparently isn’t what it used to be. In fact, one dread Somali pirate has decided to put an end to his kidnappings and ransacking. At a press conferenceâ€"possibly the first to be held by a retiring pirateâ€"Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as "Afweyne" or "big mouth," told reporters on Wednesday that after eight [...]

SAP's New Business Solution is Suite on HANA

It?s another shot across Oracle?s bow, according to CNBC. SAP?s Business Suite will now run on HANA, the company announced Thursday.

SAP puts Business Suite in HANA for real-time business benefits

Enterprise software giant SAP has today announced that its broadly adopted Business Suite applications will now be able to run in-memory on its HANA database, in a bid to enable businesses to carry out real-time analytics of its transactional operations.

SAP gets into the realtime business apps game

SAP, the world’s largest business software company, launched a suite of enterprise business applications running on its real-time platform HANA, that it says provides massive increases in performance and advanced analytics capabilities.The company provides most of the world’s largest business groups with enterprise IT applications used to run their core business operations.SAP co-founder and ...

Business plan booming for Turlock

Turns out small-business owners really like getting free money. Turlock's Business Partnership Incentives Program has been so successful that it needed an infusion of cash halfway through the year. The City Council unanimously approved an additional $15,000 for the program to complete the 2012-13 fiscal year. The budgeted $10,000 already was depleted because of increased interest.

Business cautious despite outcome of Mangaung

Many companies are sitting on lots of cash but not investing in SA, writes Mariam Isa

Ex-business associates of developer Davidson shocked at his suicide

Former business associates of indicted Denver developer Zachary Davidson describe him as brilliant, driven and visionary, and say that while his fall from grace was swift, they were shocked

Selling a Business? It's the Details That Count

While the mistakes made by this business seller are easy to spot in retrospect, it's also easy to understand how sellers fall into these traps.

Nutrition Business Journal Announces Industry Award Recipients for 2012 Achievements

The nutrition industry's most notable business leaders of 2012 have been named in Nutrition Business Journal's annual Business Achievement Awards issue, published this month. Recipients of the NBJ Business ...

Social Business And The Next Generation

Business and The Next Generation" width="300" height="200" /> So your company now has accounts on all the major social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Maybe you're even posting to a Google+, Pinterest, Slideshare or YouTube. These practices, however, are quickly becoming old school as we move beyond the age of [...]

SAP® Business Suite Powered by SAP HANA® Reinvents the Real-Time Enterprise

FRANKFURT, Germany, NEW YORK and PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the availability of SAP® Business Suite powered by SAP HANA®, a new option for SAP ...

Minn. business leaders prepare for DFL in charge

With the new legislative session under way and Democrats now fully in charge at the Capitol, nerves were on display Wednesday at an annual dinner for Minnesota's top business leaders."We'd like to ...

BlackRock to buy Credit Suisse ETF business

ZURICH (Reuters) - BlackRock is to buy Credit Suisse's exchange-traded fund (ETF) business that will give the U.S. asset manager greater scale in Europe. The price tag on the deal, announced on Thursday, ...

Specialized Business Software Exceeds Projections for 2012

Specialized Business Software, a provider of custom software solutions for insurance, mortgage and financial services companies, has experienced several important milestones in 201

Staples Helps Small Business Owners Get Ahead in the New Year

Many small business owners are feeling overworked heading into 2013 with 61 percent wishing they could shed the backroom administrative tasks, according to the 7th Annual National

You're the Boss Blog: Selling a Business? It's the Details That Count

While the mistakes made by this business seller are easy to spot in retrospect, it's also easy to understand how sellers fall into these traps.

Anti-Business Image Is English Caricature: France

France may have bid adieu to one of its main cultural exports in actor Gerard Depardieu who has left the county in a protest over tax, but it is assiduously courting the international business world in ...

European Business Awards Announces Ruban d’Honneur Recipients

The European Business Awards has today announced the names of the 100 companies that have achieved the coveted Ruban d’Honneur status in this prestig

Business must care more, says Ramaphosa

Marikana was a wake-up call, Lonmin director and ANC deputy leader Cyril Ramaphosa tells audience

What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Retirement

Every small business owner needs to set up a retirement account for themselves and, if you have them,your employees.

Aberdeen Group Publishes Business Intelligence and Networking/Application Performance Research

Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company , today announced the publication of new research reports from its Business Intelligence , and Networking and Application Performance research practices.

Young Business Owners Seek Advice

In tough economic times, business owners know that it's more important than ever to keep their finances in order and to understand the best way to go about securing funding to grow.

The Risky Business School of Leadership

Leadership is all about taking risks, right? Big risks lead to big results, right? Risky Business - Copyright 1983, Warner Bros. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The last couple of days have shown the staggering results of enrolling in the Risky Business School of Leadership: Ten major banks (including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, [...]

Is Your Organization Prepared for the New Normal in Business Disruptions?

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Events such as Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, the 2011 Japanese tsunami and nuclear disaster, 2010's Pakistani floods and the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull ...

International Business Times' Parent Company, IBT Media Unveiled

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Business Times today announced the launch of IBT Media, an expanded global media group, comprised of new properties including a business online video ...

Business leaders warn UK PM against leaving EU

LONDON (AP) â€" Top executives have warned U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron that he could damage Britain's economy if he seeks to renegotiate the terms of its membership of the 27-country European Union.

Orange Business Services launches a joint venture in the State of Qatar

Orange Business Services, the business services arm of France Telecom-Orange, has announced the launch of a joint venture company in Qatar, through the establishment of EGN LLC, which will trade in Qatar as Orange Business Services.

UNIT4 Business Software Announces 2013 Trends and Predictions

UNIT4 Business Software, the North American subsidiary of UNIT4 , the global enterprise software provider for Businesses Living IN Change , has issued its annual list of trends and predictions for the ...

Business Leaders Warn UK Against Wholesale EU Renegotiation

A group of 10 high profile business leaders warned Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday not to seek a wholesale renegotiation of the U.K.'s membership of the European Union because they said it would almost certainly be rejected.

Business leaders pessimistic about 2013

Medina Journal-Register â€" Business leaders are not very optimistic about the economy in 2013, according to First Niagara’s Sixth Annual Survey of Upstate New York Business Leaders.

Business leaders warn Cameron on EU membership

LONDON (Reuters) - UK business leaders, including Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and WPP chief executive Martin Sorrell, warned Prime Minister David Cameron in a letter to the Financial Times on ...

Business leaders like what they hear from Christie

Business leaders who listened closely to Governor Christie's State of the State address Tuesday heard a clear commitment to a new phase of business tax cuts next year.

Business Owners Contemplate Affordable Care Act Impact

Business owners around the Las Vegas valley are preparing for when they will be required to offer health insurance to their employees or face being fined.

Small Business Confidence Nearly Flat for December

Small-business owners' confidence was virtually flat in December-up 0.5 to 88 points-as entrepreneurs still expect business conditions to worsen in the next six months.

Small-Business Confidence Nearly Flat for December

Small-business owners' confidence was virtually flat in December-up 0.5 to 88 points-as entrepreneurs still expect business conditions to worsen in the next six months.

Fewer business travelers to hit the road in 2013

NEW YORK (AP) â€" Fewer business travelers are likely to hit the road this year as the travel industry is challenged by corporate America's persistent economic fears.

ICIS Expands Consulting Business

LONDON, January 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS is pleased to announce the expansion of its consulting business in Houston, Texas. The additional team members strengthen ICIS's global consulting capabilities ...

Finding The Right Business Partner: It's All About Trust

(Photo credit: Svadilfari) By Jennifer Utz "In many ways, a business partnership is similar to a marriage. At minimum, you need absolute trust in your partner." This nugget of advice was one of many offered to the nearly 200 entrepreneurs and small-business owners who attended the recent Forbes and Capital One Spark forum "A Marriage of Convenience: Keys [...]

Business group adds to Miss. charter school push

A group of 22 business leaders is calling for a broadened charter school law in Mississippi, asking legislators on Monday to enact a law that would allow the schools to set up in any district.The group ...

Resolve to Back Up Business Data Offsite in 2013 with Carbonite Business Cloud Backup

BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the New Year,  Carbonite, Inc.  (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of cloud solutions for consumers and small to medium sized businesses, reminds ...

Ooma® to Provide Small Businesses With Affordable Big Business Phone Solution

Ooma, Inc., the leader in smart home and business communication systems, today announced the launch of Ooma Office, its first product specifically designed to address the needs of small businesses.

Small business morale heals, but labor market view downbeat

Small business sentiment clawed back from a 2-1/2 year-low in December, but owners' assessment of the labor market remained downbeat, a survey showed on Tuesday. The National Federation of Independent ...

You're the Boss Blog: The State of Small-Business Lending

As a loan broker, I speak every day to business owners who are trying to borrow money and bankers who say they want to lend it. Here is what I see happening on the front lines.

The Social CXO | An Executive's Guide to Social Business

I think a lot of executives struggle with social business, because it doesn’t follow simple, regular business patterns. There’s no obvious strategy, process or ROI. A tweet or a blog post just can’t compete with a lead or an order in the CXO mind. Social business is uncertain and ephemeral. Outside the firm, customers make choices based on conversations. Inside the firm, CXO’s drive profit ...

Business Car Manager Finds cash strapped SMEs still buying cars with cash as Mercedes and BMW take top honours at Awards

Against a tough economic backdrop of weak growth in 2013, small businesses are choosing more fuel and cost efficient cars but wasting valuable working capital to make their purchas

Business Fraud Is Skyrocketing -- Huffington Post Examines National Trend With Experts From Argos Risk and AssetHR

Business risk and fraud is running rampant in the United States, with small to medium-sized businesses among the most targeted and hardest hit. Argos Risk is featured in a video case study about its customer, ...

Business Licenses, LLC Reaches 250th Software Client Milestone

Business Licenses, LLC, the leading end-to-end governmental business license compliance company in the U.S., announces the milestone of reaching 250 enterprise and large business software clients subscribed to their Business License Management Systems (BLMS®) and License And Permit Online Electronic Library (LAPEL®) cloud based software tools. (PRWeb January 08, 2013) Read the full story at ...

Business hopes rise for new year

Businesses across Wales are starting 2013 with new confidence after years of economic downturn, according to a survey of more than 500 firms.

First Business Financial Services, Inc. [FBIZ] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

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Business calendar for week of Jan. 7, 2013

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Business closings, openings and anniversaries: Week of Jan. 7

Business closings, openings and anniversaries throughout Central Kentucky.

Orange Business Services Scores “Positive” Rating in Managed Security Services Report

Orange Business Services was recently rated “Positive” in the “MarketScope for Managed Security Services in Europe”1 report published by Gartner, Inc.

Rimage Appoints Peter Shutte as Vice President of Business Development for Qumu

Rimage Corporation today announced that Peter Shutte has joined as Vice President of Business Development of Qumu, its enterprise video and digital publishing software business.

Quad-Cities Chamber outlines top business priorities

A business-friendly climate, investment in infrastructure and support for economic growth are the top business priorities the Quad-Cities Chamber of Commerce plans to address with legislators this year.

American Finance Solutions Outlines 2013 Trends In Small Business Financing

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrapping up a year of impressive growth, American Finance Solutions (AFS), one of the fastest growing merchant cash advance companies for small- and mid-sized ...

Now Is the Time for Business Owners to Reflect and Act for Financial Growth in 2013

As 2013 gets underway, business owners should reflect on the past year and begin to formulate a plan of action for the New Year. Getting a good sense of what worked and what didn't will be valuable as ...

Capital Safety Chooses QAD Business Intelligence to Hone Efficiency and Market Opportunities

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, today announced Capital Safety Inc., the global man

Peer Advisory Business Success Model to Help Businesses in North Denver

DENVER, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the 2008-2009 stock market collapse, the U.S. business environment has been struggling as small business owners, clawing their way back to recover lost ground, ...

This Week In Small Business: YOLO!

The most annoying phrases of 2012, small-business predictions for 2013, start-ups to watch - and you won't believe how many people applied to work at Comcast last year.

CIOs Become the Driving Force for Business Innovation

CA Technologies today announced the availability of “The Innovative CIO: How IT Leaders Can Drive Business Transformation,” the latest book published by CA Press.

You're the Boss Blog: This Week In Small Business: YOLO!

The most annoying phrases of 2012, small-business predictions for 2013, start-ups to watch - and you won't believe how many people applied to work at Comcast last year.

Newtek "The Small Business Authority" Explains Changes In Payroll & Taxes For Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Newtek Business Services, (NASDAQ: NEWT),  The Small Business Authority ® , announces the release of a free white paper to help explain payroll and tax changes for ...

Business Travel to Increase in 2013 According to Survey of Very Frequent Travelers

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Business travel will increase substantially in 2013 and trigger growth in the travel and hospitality industries according to a new survey conducted by Frequent Business ...

Scott Guber and SFG Business Management Join CAB

Charles A. Barragato & Co. LLP , CPAs and Trusted Business Advisors, is proud to announce that SFG Business Management , founded by Scott F. Guber, CPA in 1997 and a market leader providing business management ...

Business class lounge at Istanbul Airport - review

Rarely do business class lounges across the globe get or deserve so much attention. Used primarily to putting one’s feet up while waiting to board a flight, these are nothing more than comfortable resting places for the long haul flyer.

Japan business lobbies back PM Abe

Major business lobbies in Japan on Monday backed the efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to revive the faltering economy and urged him to commit to a Pacific-wide free trade deal. "The landslide ...

BUSINESS WIRE: Electronic Client Platform 'J.P. Morgan Markets' Launches Globally

MITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH.

Business owner speaks out about being hit twice by serial robbers

Business owners say they are rejoicing over the arrest of two people early Saturday morning.

Business leaders more optimistic Britain can avoid triple-dip recession

Institute of Directors survey finds number who see high risk of fresh recession has halved to one-in-six over past year Business leaders believe the likelihood of Britain sinking into recession for a third time in recent years is fast receding, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Directors. While many top business men and women still regard a triple-dip recession as a very real ...

Neverfail and Redington Gulf Announce Partnership Agreement to Expand Business Continuity Offerings in the Middle East

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Neverfail®, a leading business continuity lifecycle management software company, today announced a new partnership with Redington Gulf, a leading value added ...

Top Business Ideas For 2013 Reviewed In A New Blog Post On EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The top business idea for 2013 are those that allow the business operator to make their own schedule, earn a decent  profit and residual income and benefit ...

Small business confidence 'rises'

Confidence rises among Scottish small businesses despite rising costs and weak trading conditions, according to a new survey.

Business plan contest back with broadened category

You know that business idea you’ve been finely crafting in your head for who knows how long? The one that you always tell people about? This year may just be the perfect time to put your idea to the test.

Sizing up social business for 2012

There were many shifts in how businesses applied social media to how they worked last year. These were the most significant ones.

Vertex Outlines Corporate Strategy and Defines Key 2013 Business Priorities

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today outlined the company’s strategy and defined key 2013 business priorities to support continued growth and the creation of long-term shareholder value.

Business is booming with champion language-manglers

BUSINESS LIFE:The bullshit market knows only one phase: the bull phase. So it is no surprise that 2012 turned out to be yet another a bumper year for guff, cliché, euphemism and verbal stupidity.

Value Added: Fox Business reporter writes — and lives — his stories

“We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success.” â€" Samuel Smiles (Scottish author, 1812-1904) Just ask Peter Barnes about failure and success. The 54-year-old senior Washington correspondent for the Fox Business Network is also a serial entrepreneur who is batting one for three in business start-ups. Read full article >>

Business confidence plunges on high costs

Confidence in the long-term economy has dropped to its lowest ebb since the global financial crisis as employers struggle with the rising cost of doing business in WA, according to a prominent survey.

Business predicts grim year

Political parties have been urged to address the burgeoning cost of doing business in WA in the lead-up to the March State election after confidence in the economy fell to its lowest point since the global financial crisis.

Business Health Care Group enlists Best Doctors for medical advice

Business Health Care Group in southeastern Wisconsin has contracted with Best Doctors Inc. to offer employees access to second opinions based on a review of their medical records, advice on treatment options and other medical information.

Business at satellite speed

The private sector must now take the lead in restoring the Philippines’ presence in space.

Business Sector To Sustain Gains

Members of the Iloilo business sector were banking on gains attained in 2012 to speed up more developments in 2013.

All about business registration

Dear DTI Consumer Power, Last year, I finally decided to do business full-time. So I left the comforts of receiving a monthly paycheck and other monetary benefits, and exchanged them for what I loved most-baking.

Small-business Q&A: Word of mouth is an economical marketing tool

Small-business Q&A: Word of mouth is an economical marketing tool Houston Chronicle Copyright 2013 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:25 pm, Friday, January 4, 2013 Let's start with the oldest and I believe the most effective marketing tool: word of mouth. Wary consumers do look for low-risk ...

Business workshop Jan. 15

With the theme “New Year, New Vision, New Business,” the city of Covington is sponsoring a business resource workshop Jan.15 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

TechBits: Get down to business with Unison

Small business owners or project managers should take a look at Unison, a business app that allows employees to talk quickly and privately, share documents, pass around voice memos and even set up “rooms” to discuss specific topics. The service has free and paid tiers. Pricing is available upon request, but will give you more official customer support and storage space. But if you’re looking to ...

Business School Holds SP Carnival

Bandar Seri Begawan - You know it is that time of the year again when the Business School conducts its popular SP Carnival where final year students for the National Diploma Programme apply their acquired skills in various business activities.

Sunday Interview: Business minister Michael Fallon says heavy regulation from Brussels must come to an end

Business minister Michael Fallon tells Kamal Ahmed that Brussels must follow through on cutting red tape, why talk of leaving the EU is premature, and that Vince Cable really is pro-enterprise.

Business development workshops begin this month

CARBONDALE â€" Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Illinois Small Business Development Center/International Trade Center will offer a series of workshops for those interested in starting a new business or considering enhancing or expanding an existing enterprise.

Small Business: Hone Your Leadership Skills

Small Business: Hone Your Leadership Skills

Fewer Business Inspections In QC

MANILA, Philippines --- To make the city more business-friendly, the Quezon City (QC) government said the city's special assessment task force has come up with a scheme that reduces the number of inspections that business establishments have to undergo.

Home Business Ideas 2013 Reviewed In A New Blog Post On EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The best home business ideas 2013 has to offer are those that require little startup investment and a proven method for earning a decent profit. There are ...

Pasco County business digest for Jan. 5

By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 4, 2013 Business digest Briefly Pasco Regional Medical Center has opened a second diagnostic imaging center for the Zephyrhills community. The center acquired the diagnostic facility at 7323 Green Slope Drive, Suite 101 (within Pasco Regional Outpatient Center) in Zephyrhills, which was previously known as Zephyrhills Diagnostic Imaging Center ...

Our Lady of the Lake University Offers Master of Business Administration Online

Our Lady of the Lake University Offers Master of Business Administration Online In the Management specialization, students study timely topics in the business management field, such as supply chain management and globalization, and apply what they have learned to the real world with case studies and presentations. The Healthcare Management specialization focuses on a growing sector of the U.S ...

Reduce Over-Inflated Costs in Business Saving Time and Money

The day-to-day expenses of running a business, no matter what size, can very much affect the bottom line of any company. Decreasing the cost of over-inflated products and services is the mission for the ...

Pasco County business notes, Jan. 5

By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 4, 2013 Truck leads the way: Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling offices at 7944 Rutilio Court, New Port Richey, and 8812 Venture Cove, Tampa, recently participated in the On Bikes, second annual Winter Wonder Ride to benefit the Dream Center of Tampa. Paul Davis office owners Rick Dannenmiller in Pasco and Hernando counties, and Darren Impson ...

Traditional Spending Habits That Can Drive Your Small Business into the Ground

Like most small business owners, you probably can't remember the last time that you took a vacation. In this weak economy, you simply can't afford to put your business on the back burner for any amount of time. Money is far too tight. Even if you're watching your organization's revenues [...]

Contracts, connections bring big business for Stafford firm

Contracts, connections bring big business for Stafford firm Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 09:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 A little-known Stafford-based business has received tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer money as its executives eased into political ...

Research and Markets: Small Business Tech Support: Small Target, Big Market 2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Small Business Tech Support: Small Target, Big Market 4Q

Business owners share their resolutions for 2013

The Augusta Chronicle asked a few entrepreneurs what resolutions they had for 2013, not necessarily for themselves, but for their businesses.

Branding Yoga: Good Business or Blasphemy?

Yoga has grown into a $6 billion business, with several successful entrepreneurs selling their own personal takes on the ancient practice. The rise in yoga's popularity underscores a key question for  Harvard Business School Professor Rohit Deshpandé: Is everything brandable, and should it be? Writer Kim Girard discusses the professor's research on the subject in this article, which first ...

Small-business Q&A: Seeking the right loan

Small-business Q&A: Seeking the right loan Houston Business Development loans help small and emerging businesses through lower interest rates and flexible collateral coverage, loan to value and other terms. Houston Business Development also provides startup business loans up to $150,000 and SBA 504 loans for commercial real estate, renovations and heavy equipment up to $5 million. The Houston ...

Small Business Employment Index Shows Some Traction

The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index , a barometer for hiring trends for more than 3,500 companies with 300 or fewer employees, increased by 0.39 percent during December,

Should You Find A Job Or Start A Business?

By Sharon Michaels

Former business club chief dies at 77

A FORMER chairman of Cardiff Business Club has died at the age of 77.

Business plan contest now open

Applications for the Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest are being accepted until Jan. 31.

Best Business Ideas For 2013 Are Online Business Ventures: EmpoweredEzine.com

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The best business ideas for 2013 are ideas that involve a small, low risk investment and a tried and tested business model that will prove successful in both ...

Business owners 'gaining confidence' in Malaysia's economy

Malaysian business owners are gaining confidence in the country's economy, according to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), which pushed up the optimism level to 12 per cent .....

How to Run a Small Business

From Jay Goltz's suggestions on how to diagnose business problems to Paul Downs's attempts to master Google AdWords, here are the best insights from another year in the small-business trenches.

Business owners said to be gaining confidence in Malaysia's economy

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian business owners are gaining confidence in the country’s economy, according to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), which pushed up the optimism level to 12% from -4%.

Business Group Members Talk About Surviving Another Year

And then, said one owner, 'There's something else that comes and knocks you upside the head.'

Business leaders ask gov’t: Prepare for Asean integration

BUSINESS leaders in Cebu are urging government to speed up preparation among local businesses for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) integration.

America's New Frontier for Business Opportunity

They say that the view from the bottom is often the reason ? the inspiration ? for getting back up. For Louisiana, the view must

UANI Calls on Sasol to Declare End to Its Iran Business

Today, United Against Nuclear Iran called on South African energy giant Sasol to immediately declare an end to its business in Iran and take the steps necessary to complete

Guardian Underscores Commitment to California Business Owners, Employees with Enhanced Income Protection Program

Insurance advisors in California will now have another reason to recommend individual disability insurance from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to their c

Editorial Feature: ACP Hospitalist Applies for BPA Business Membership

SHELTON, CT-- - ACP Hospitalist has applied for business publication membership in BPA Worldwide. The magazine is published by American College of Physicians .BPA Worldwide will track circulation for ACP ...

Ad-ology Study Shows That 30.5% of Small Business Advertisers Plan to Spend More in 2013

Small business owners and decision makers are fairly optimistic about revenue projections, with 92.5% expecting their revenue to be flat or up in 2013, according to the latest Smal

2013 Small-Business Trends to Watch

Here's a look ahead at key trends to watch in the coming year-from the rise of cannabis businesses to the mounting pressure on digital deal platforms. With a fiscal deal signed, is the uncertainty finally over?

GSE Systems’ Wren Earns Business Partnership Award

Dr. Graham Wren of GSE Systems, Inc. has received the Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Exchange Award recognizing his commitment to bring academics and industry together.

Constant Contact Pinpoints Five Marketing Trends That Will Impact Small Business in 2013

To ring in the New Year, Constant Contact®, Inc. is predicting what is coming in 2013 for small business marketing. With the economy still knee-deep in recovery mode, more small business owners are recognizing the value of cultivating loyalty, with the assistance of social and mobile marketing tools, to bolster their bottom line.

Business Wire Retail Report on December 2012 Retail Sales Figures

Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually th

The Global Industrial Gas Business

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The Global Industrial Gas Business http://www.reportlinker.com/p01075885/The-Global-Industrial-Gas-Business.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Oil_and_Gas_energySTUDY ...

BizSugar Offers Curated Small Business Content And Community

There is no shortage of content on the web. High quality content you can trust, well, that’s another matter. BizSugar is a respected small business destination where members (membership is free) submit tips, advice, blog posts, video, and other resource-packed content within a business-focused community. If you are looking for a [...]

It Works! Part-Time Home Business Opportunity Fast Track to Success Created

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Alex Parker of Grand Rapids, MI, a successful It Works! distributor and serial entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! News, Virtual ...

Majority of Canadian companies expect business activity to increase in 2013, Hays survey finds

Majority of Canadian companies expect business activity to increase in 2013, Hays survey finds

Pinnacle Business Systems Acquires St. Croix Solutions

Pinnacle Business Systems, a privately owned leading technology solution provider and systems integrator, today announced the acquisition of St. Croix Solutions, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Business support grows for higher sales tax

In early 2010, the state’s business lobbies and their allies trooped up to testify in the Kansas Legislature, arguing that a temporary sales tax increase aimed at preventing deeper cuts in the state budget would hurt business and kill thousands of jobs.

Business in China: My Painkillers Aren't Working Anymore

Over time, everyone thought that modeling the structures and behaviors of western capitalism would cause commercial behavior in China to evolve: become more win-win, more give-and-take, less volatile, less hostile. We expected that Chinese would focus economic growth around the logic of The Firm, rather than the logic of The Nation. It's as if we're on the same board, but we're playing checkers ...

Small Business People Don't Automatically Get a Pass on Dressing for Success

Sole proprietors and small business people of the world can have it all.  While it’s hard work to run their own shows, there are no limits to the number of hours they work, the incomes they can bring in and the methods they use to gain success.  But being your [...]

MassMutual Completes Acquisition of The Hartford's Retirement Plans Business

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today it has completed its previously announced acquisition of The Hartford's Retirement ...

Harvard Business Review Publishes List of the 100 Best CEOs in the World

Harvard Business Review has published an article ranking the top 100 CEOs in the world. The article, “The Best-Performing CEOs in the World,” which appears in the January-February

Schedulicity Unveils 2013 Small Business Forecast

Schedulicity, the leader in online appointment scheduling for small businesses, issued today its small business forecast for 2013 -- a year when increased economic confidence will usher in a return to ...

You're the Boss: How to Run a Small Business

From Jay Goltz's suggestions on how to diagnose business problems to Paul Downs's attempts to master Google AdWords, here are the best insights from another year in the small-business trenches.

SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard® Shows Hiring Still in Slow Decline

SurePayroll Inc., a leader in providing online payroll to small businesses nationwide, today announced December results for its monthly SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard® showing month-over-month hiring was down 0.1 percent and the average paycheck was up ever so slightly 0.1 percent.

5 Tips To "Go Live" With Your Business Communications In 2013

In 2013, we're going to see more small business owners adopt live streaming video, both for marketing purposes and in their services. I know: video is already intimidating. But now it's going to be you, front and center -- and live. Scary, right?

Business registrants need to file occupational permits

ONE of the requirements for business permit renewal this year is the occupational permit, a notarized certification that will bear the list of names of all the employees with their corresponding positions, the Business Bureau announced Wednesday.

Business optimism takes leap on last year

Business confidence has leaped 22 per cent on the same time last year, putting New Zealand's optimism well above that of Australia and even further above the world figure, a new survey shows.Pam Newlove, a partner at Grant Thornton...

Like Many Companies, GM Would Benefit From Business Aircraft Use

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) By Ed Bolen, President and CEO, National Business Aviation Association The recent announcement that General Motors will soon repurchase a portion of its stock now held by the federal government was accompanied by news that the automaker would subsequently be released from some of the restrictions placed on its [...]

Business, anti-deficit groups say 'fiscal cliff' deal falls short

WASHINGTON -- Business and deficit-reduction groups said the "fiscal cliff" deal enacted Tuesday night was a positive step because it averts huge tax hikes, but they said it falls short of what's needed to stabilize the rising U.S. debt.

ENTREC Acquires Business and Assets of Taylor Crane Service, Inc

ENTREC Corporation is pleased to announce it has acquired the business and assets of Taylor Crane Service, Inc. , effective December 31, 2012. Located right in the heart of the Bakken oil formation, Taylor ...

Intuit 2012 Report: Small Business Employment Grew 0.12 Percent

U.S. small business employment increased 0.12 percent in calendar year 2012, with an increase of 0.09 percent in December. Small business revenue dropped 1.2 percent from January to November, with a 0.3 percent drop in November.

You're the Boss Blog: How to Run a Small Business

From Jay Goltz's suggestions on how to diagnose business problems to Paul Downs's attempts to master Google AdWords, here are the best insights from another year in the small-business trenches.

Ontario business-of-the-year finalist announces first annual VoiceWorld Toronto conference

TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Voices.com, the online marketplace that connects businesses with voice-over talent, announces the first annual VoiceWorld Toronto conference.VoiceWorld is positioned ...

PayrollMate.com Releases 2013 Small Business Payroll Software; Updates Withholding Tables

CHICAGO -- Real Business Solutions, Inc., payroll tax software provider, is helping small business owners nationwide comply with government 2013 regulations for income tax withholding. The IRS and the ...

Business Barometer® - Small business confidence holds steady in December

TORONTO , Jan. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Optimism among Canada's small- and medium-size businesses held steady in December, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The latest monthly ...

Business leaders see big thigns for Warren County in 2013

Area business leaders are cautiously optimistic about the area’s economic outlook in 2013 â€" as long as the fiscal cliff can be averted.

Business confidence on the rise

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Business development workshops beginning soon

CARBONDALE - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Illinois Small Business Development Center/International Trade Center is offering a series of workshops, most entirely free, for anyone interested in starting a new business or considering enhancing or expanding an existing enterprise.

Fiscal Cliff Tax Deal: What Does It Mean for Small Business?

For small and medium business owners there is good news and bad news from the deal on the fiscal cliff.  In addition, the deal strongly underscores the need for business owners to sharpen their own pencils to cut their taxes.  NOTE ? this article is written after the Senate vote on the Fiscal Cliff deal but before the House has taken any action ? will update if there are any substantive tax ...

Business a 123-year family affair

A Dunedin family optometry business has been going strong for four generations. Debbie Porteous speaks to Peter Dick and his son, Peter, about the family legacy and what keeps the business so strong. read more

Jason Proch Reveals Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Development in Niche Markets

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., Jan. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- In today's economy, small business owners have displayed a true tenacity with keeping up with major corporations and maintaining market relevancy. ...

Business Districts Aim High In 2013

There are a number of business associations in Long Beach, but the three biggest are the Belmont Shore Business Association, Downtown Long Beach Associates and the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement As

5 issues small-business owners will confront in 2013

5 issues small-business owners will confront in 2013 ASSOCIATED PRESS Copyright 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:14 am, Monday, December 31, 2012 Even if Congress reaches an agreement, small-business owners won't have the certainty they need, according to Todd McCracken, president of the National ...