Small Business Trends & Economy
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Hottest Trends in Business for 2003
Trend watching has emerged in big business as a discipline of business management and a popular topic among top media publications and futurists. Small business can benefit from trend watching. This article is on the hottest trends for business of all sizes.
Trend watching has emerged in big business as a discipline of business management and a popular topic among top media publications and futurists. Small business can benefit from trend watching. This article is on the hottest trends for business of all sizes.
Brain Food for Your Business
The CEO Refresher is brain food for all companies big or small. Over 750 thought-provoking articles on customer service, high performance teams, logistics, alliances, personal development, sales, marketing, and much more.
The CEO Refresher is brain food for all companies big or small. Over 750 thought-provoking articles on customer service, high performance teams, logistics, alliances, personal development, sales, marketing, and much more.
Business Economics
To get a better understanding of the impact of economic indicators on the business environment read the news and views from the National Association for Business Economics. NABE is for business owners "who want to use the latest economic data and trends to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions".
To get a better understanding of the impact of economic indicators on the business environment read the news and views from the National Association for Business Economics. NABE is for business owners "who want to use the latest economic data and trends to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions".
Business Publications
BPubs.com offers an easy-to-use topical directory and search engine specializing just in business articles. All content is business only and guaranteed free of charge.
BPubs.com offers an easy-to-use topical directory and search engine specializing just in business articles. All content is business only and guaranteed free of charge.
Current Economic Statistics
If you need current economic content, the White House keeps timely indicators of the nation's economy. All pertinent data is here: employment, income, international, money, output, transportation, prices, and production.
If you need current economic content, the White House keeps timely indicators of the nation's economy. All pertinent data is here: employment, income, international, money, output, transportation, prices, and production.
Free Trend Watch Newsletter
At Trendwatch.com subscribe to the free monthly email newsletter to keep on top of trends throughout the globe. The newsletter is well-written with catchy, thought-provoking trend names like "thrill boards" and "garage influentials."
At Trendwatch.com subscribe to the free monthly email newsletter to keep on top of trends throughout the globe. The newsletter is well-written with catchy, thought-provoking trend names like "thrill boards" and "garage influentials."
National, Regional & State Economic Tables
U.S. economic data in national, regional, and state format by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This site provides business owners with monthly economic information ranging from unemployment rates, percent change of wages by industry, and layoffs. Links to other industry tables including productivity and average hourly earnings.
U.S. economic data in national, regional, and state format by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This site provides business owners with monthly economic information ranging from unemployment rates, percent change of wages by industry, and layoffs. Links to other industry tables including productivity and average hourly earnings.
Small Business Magazine Articles
For the busy business owner who is on the go but wants to keep current, Magportal.com offers current news and articles by topics. The small business section provides a round-up of small business news and information from top publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine and Red Herring. Each article is briefly described and linked to.
For the busy business owner who is on the go but wants to keep current, Magportal.com offers current news and articles by topics. The small business section provides a round-up of small business news and information from top publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine and Red Herring. Each article is briefly described and linked to.
Small Business School Series
The PBS Small Business School series website provides a TV schedule, show transcripts, profiles and online learning. Their motto "Small Business School, where your professors are small business owners who must prove themselves in the marketplace every day." A true dedication to the real economic drivers...small business owners.
The PBS Small Business School series website provides a TV schedule, show transcripts, profiles and online learning. Their motto "Small Business School, where your professors are small business owners who must prove themselves in the marketplace every day." A true dedication to the real economic drivers...small business owners.