http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:37:29 -0700 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:11:30 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Scott-Gingold-has-left-the-building?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Over the last year I have done my best to share both the facts and realities of whatever business news was occurring here in the United States as well as abroad.I covered many topics and had many spirited discussions with readers. With one of the wor... Small Business Confidential Counselor Powerfeedback Scott Gingold Examiner.com Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:11:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Scott-Gingold-has-left-the-building?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Scott-on-Sabbatical?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  Just letting you, my loyal readers, know that I am taking the month of July off from Examiner.com. I plan to return in August.I will still continue to post my business tip of the day at Confidential Counselor.Best wishes for a GREAT Independenc... Confidential Counselor Powerfeedback Scott Gingold Vacation Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Scott-on-Sabbatical?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-More-jobs-lost-Obama-failing-Americans-suffering?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  "The American economy shed 467,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent, its highest level in 26 years, the Labor Department reported on Thursday."While Mr. Obama offers an ambitious agenda as President, our ... Business housing economy politics Federal Government Politicians Small Business Jobs Careers Bush Obama Bailout Rescue Plan Senate 2009 Democrats Employment Republicans Americans Taxpayers SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Family Business Unemp Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:07:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m7d2-More-jobs-lost-Obama-failing-Americans-suffering?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Shopping-malls-have-no-vacancies?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner No vacancy, all full...sorry! You may be wondering how did I reach the conclusion offered in the headline of this article. A family member of mine is interested in opening a business in a local mall. He asked for my assistance. I telephoned the rent... Business real estate marketing economy market research polling surveys media entrepreneurs Small Business Retail Retailers Customer Service Consumers Sales Careers Consulting Shopping Corporations Family Large Corporations Confidential Counselor Powerfee Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:01:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Shopping-malls-have-no-vacancies?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d28-170-billion-dollar-industry-loses-its-top-salesman?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  Whether you are a viewer of television infomercials or not, surely at some time you caught a glimpse of Billy Mays. Perhaps you watched his recently launched television show on the Discovery Network, Pitchmen.News arrived within the last few ho... Business marketing advertising economy media entrepreneurs Small Business Atlantic City Retailers Customer Service Television Consumers Sales Salesman Hollywood SBA Celebrities Consulting Shopping Family Business Confidential Counselor Powerfeedback Info Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:01:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d28-170-billion-dollar-industry-loses-its-top-salesman?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-More-job-loss-less-hope-for-small-business?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  "The Labor Department says new jobless claims rose by 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 627,000. Economists expected a drop to 600,000 claims, according to Thomson Reuters."The above quote comes from the Associated Press this morning. C... Business economy politics market research surveys entrepreneurs Federal Government Politicians Small Business Jon Stewart Consumers Jobs Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Senate 2009 Democrats Employment Republicans Americans SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:21:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d25-More-job-loss-less-hope-for-small-business?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Senator-Landrieu-helping-to-create-jobs?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  Do we finally have a hero, and a real friend in Washington? This is the question small businesses all across America are asking themselves.“The way that the economy is going to come out of a recession is not by big business hiring but by ... Business economy politics entrepreneurs Government Politicians Congress Small Business Jobs TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Senate Democrats Banks Republicans SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Credit Cards American Express Family Business Unemployment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:23:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Senator-Landrieu-helping-to-create-jobs?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Stop-garbage-surveys?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  It was almost 17 years ago when I helped pioneer the realm of online surveys. Back then, there was no “Internet” per se, it was more of an intranet vis-à-vis through outlets like Prodigy, Compuserve, and America Online. While... Business marketing market research polling surveys entrepreneurs Small Business Customer Service Consulting Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:08:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Stop-garbage-surveys?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Bethlehem-doesnt-relish-hot-dogs?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  At a time when record numbers of people are losing their jobs in the United States, it is great to see someone who was a victim of the economy start a new business.Well, at least I think so. Apparently Mayor John Callahan of Bethlehem, Pennsylv... Business marketing economy politics entrepreneurs Government Politicians Small Business Retail Retailers Casinos Sands Casino Restaurants Jobs TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Employment SBA Food Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Unemployment Bethlehem Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:52:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Bethlehem-doesnt-relish-hot-dogs?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d9-No-more-401ks-for-small-businesses?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Not viable for small biz anymore?Based on this report, it appears as though many small businesses will be driven to reduce, or stop 401(k) matching programs.Given the current economy, this is not surprising news, but, I do have larger concerns.Severa... Business marketing economy market research surveys entrepreneurs Government Politicians Congress Small Business Consumers Sales Jobs Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Senate Twitter Employment SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Consulting Corporati Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:26:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d9-No-more-401ks-for-small-businesses?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Obama-screws-small-businesagain?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  When we first heard "change you can believe in" from then Candidate Barack Obama, many people thought that it was really something that might be possible. After all, it wasn't just "change", it was "change you can belie... Business marketing economy politics market research polling entrepreneurs Politicians Small Business Consumers Jobs Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Senate 2009 Democrats Employment Republicans Americans Taxpayers SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bil Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:04:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Obama-screws-small-businesagain?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-title-needed?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Jobless, hungry, homeless, and hope dashedIf I were a movie producer and making a movie concerning the current state of affairs in the United States, specifically relating to the economy and how our elected leaders are responding, the title woul... Business housing marketing economy politics media entrepreneurs Politicians Radio Congress Small Business Black Friday Print Media Television News MSNBC Jobs Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Taxes Democrats Employment Republicans Taxpayers SBA Stimulus Pla Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:00:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d5-title-needed?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Economy-further-crippled-businesses-moving-home?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Home is where the business isAs a small business owner, do you ever get the feeling that it would be less painful to have the government run you over with a truck versus the prescription for a slow and painful death that they continue to prescribe?I ... Business economy politics entrepreneurs Politicians Congress Small Business Retail Retailers Auto Industry General Motors Obama Bailout Rescue Plan 2009 Democrats Employment Banks Republicans SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Corporations Famil Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:36:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Economy-further-crippled-businesses-moving-home?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Impeach-Obama-elect-Soprano?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Does anyone on Planet Earth think for a moment that Tony Soprano would settle for what General Motors is serving up? Can you possibly envision Anthony John Soprano Sr. giving General Motors $20 billion without them even paying the vig, and then givi... Business economy politics entrepreneurs Politicians Congress Small Business Auto Industry Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan 2009 Democrats Republicans Taxpayers SBA Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Family Business Unemployment Sopranos Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:32:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Impeach-Obama-elect-Soprano?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Congressional-drug-scandal?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner I am calling for a formal investigation of the Senate and Congress as there appears to be a widespread substance abuse problem.How have I reached this conclusion? I have been informed that both the Senate and Congress still plan to take a July 4th ... Business economy politics entrepreneurs Federal Government Government Politicians Congress Small Business Obama Senate Democrats Employment Republicans Americans Taxpayers SBA Family Business Thu, 28 May 2009 20:44:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Congressional-drug-scandal?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d27-There-is-a-crack-at-Bravo-TV?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner The rich and classy ladies of "Real Housewives"Did you know that in the United States there are currently 13.7 million people  unemployed, 754,147 people who are homeless (as of 2005; before the economy tanked), and approximately 36.2 ... Business marketing advertising economy media New Jersey finance Women NBC New York 2009 Hollywood Americans Celebrities Family Unemployment Hunger Homeless Bravo TV Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d27-There-is-a-crack-at-Bravo-TV?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Jon-and-Kate-Plus-46-million-viewers?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  There is no doubt that when the overnight television ratings come out today, TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" will have scored huge ratings on the premier of season five. It will most likely trump the finale of season 4, which raked in 4.6... Business marketing advertising entrepreneurs Small Business Television Hollywood Celebrities Family TLC Family Business Tue, 26 May 2009 07:01:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Jon-and-Kate-Plus-46-million-viewers?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Someone-owes-us-a-kiss?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner Your tax dollars at work for GM!Wow, what a week its been!May 17th marked the start of National Small Business Week. The highlight of this occasion was suppose to be an unveiling of emergency business loans of up to $35,000 to small businesses to hel... Business economy politics media entrepreneurs Federal Government Government Politicians Congress Small Business Black Friday Auto Industry wall street Chrysler General Motors Jobs Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Democrats Banks Republicans Americans Taxpa Sun, 24 May 2009 17:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Someone-owes-us-a-kiss?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Sony-needs-sharper-scissors?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  "TOKYO (AP) — Sony Corp. said it will halve the number of parts suppliers to slash costs under a turnaround plan that's testing the mettle of Chief Executive Howard Stringer."While Sony's plan makes sense, they are missing a cri... Business marketing economy market research surveys Small Business Retail Retailers wall street Purchasing Corporations Budget Thu, 21 May 2009 06:44:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Sony-needs-sharper-scissors?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Credit-Card-legislation-hurts-businesses--consumers?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner  "(CBS)  The Senate passed a major reform of the credit card industry Tuesday that clamps down on arbitrary fee and interest rate increases. But even after President Barack Obama signs the bill, the law won't fully take effect for... Business economy politics Government Politicians Congress Small Business Consumers Obama TARP Bailout Rescue Plan Senate Democrats Banks Republicans Stimulus Plan Stimulus Bill Rescue Bill Credit Cards American Express Tue, 19 May 2009 21:22:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-760-Business-News-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Credit-Card-legislation-hurts-businesses--consumers?cid=exrss-Business-News-Examiner