Small Business Leader Says Obama Plan Is Misdirected
Economist warns that small business confidence has stalled. ... Read Blog
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Apple, Google Chip Away at BlackBerry's Market Lead
RIM's BlackBerry is still the No. 1 smartphone but iPhone and Android are gaining. ... Read Blog
The Little Black Envelope
Did all the public relations agencies working the Fall-Winter 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week get a bulk discount on organic, matte, black envelopes? ... Read Blog
Michelle Obama Targets Fat Kids
The first lady tackles childhood obesity, vowing to improve school lunches, food labeling and exercise programs. ... Read Blog
Slap on the Wrist?
With great fanfare, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has sued former Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis over the Merrill Lynch acquisition. If the alleged fraud was so large, why didn't Cuomo bring criminal charges? ... Read Column
Snow Be Damned! The Feds Have Global Warming to Discuss
On a day when the rest of the federal government was shut down by a near record snowfall in Washington, the Department of Commerce announces plans to create a National Climate Service. The move is designed to help citizens ... Read Blog
The Quiet King of Wall Street
Under Jamie Dimon's direction, JPMorgan Chase has benefited the most from the financial crisis. Once the furor over rival Goldman Sachs dies down, Dimon could be government's next target. ... Read Column
Empty Plane Syndrome
The airline industry is sick. Despite cutting capacity, planes remain without a crucial ingredient—paying customers, especially those in premium classes. So carriers are rolling out some old ideas, and one new concept, to lure flyers back. ... Read Column
A Saab Story
Howard Belk, a marketing executive and Saab aficionado, laments the passing of the quirky Swedish car brand—or, as he calls it, the first “Smart Car.” ... Read Column
Ready for Retirement
When the time comes to stop working and retire, where will you go? A new survey shows America's retirees aren't sticking to the old standbys of Arizona and Florida. ... Read Column
Great Global Business Adventure
To win in the global race, don't get distracted by competitive noise and focus on your clients.
David Duncan sees signs of sales rebounding at his candlemaking firm Paddywax.
If you’re in cleantech, you’re a global business, even if you’re local.
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Gridiron Green
Who is more valuable, a star quarterback who makes $14 million a year or a player on the bench who pulls in a fraction that amount? In the NFL, a big paycheck doesn't necessarily mean big performance.
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