economic challenges

Small businesses starting despite economic challenges

Topix - Business News  Mon, 07/19/2010 - 03:42

To survive, many business owners have slashed prices, made do with fewer employees and worked harder at marketing.


 

Obama facing huge economic challenges ahead

MSNBC.com: Business  Sun, 01/24/2010 - 11:27

President Barack Obama tours the EMC Precision Machining plant in Elyria, Ohio, on Friday.After one full year in office, the road ahead for President Barack Obama probably means painfully slow job creation accompanied by more government debt and higher taxes.



 

Future Quest Launches Transportation Dispatch Rental Program

Small Business Trends  Wed, 12/03/2008 - 17:00

(PRESS RELEASE - October 1st, 2008) - Future Quest Wireless Inc. is pleased to announce that the barriers to entry for digital dispatch have been virtually eliminated with the availability of the TranAir™ Rental Program.

With its ultra-low capital outlay and month-to-month contract terms, making the transition to an automatic dispatch system has never been easier for fleet owners.


 

Retailers Prepare for Holiday Season with Campaigner’s Daily E...

Small Business Trends  Thu, 11/20/2008 - 05:00

OTTAWA (PRESS RELEASE - October 29, 2008) - Campaigner, a leading email marketing solutions provider, launched its 100 Days to Grow Your Business countdown in September to help retailers get the most out of their email marketing programs during the challenging 2008 holiday retail season.

Campaigner has been delivering a free email marketing tip a day and will continue to offer tips to retailers throughout this crucial holiday sales period.


 

Concerns About Economy Hit All-Time High

Small Business Trends  Mon, 10/06/2008 - 05:50

NEW YORK (October 2, 2008) - One third of small business owners report the uncertain economy as the biggest challenge they face growing their businesses, the largest number in the seven-year history of the American Express OPEN® Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of business owners.

One-quarter of business owners are challenged by the rising costs of doing business.