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Business Travel Slumps as Small Businesses Struggle
Americans’ increasing concerns about the economy haven’t hurt the leisure travel industry but business travel is taking a hit, according to the 2008 Travel Industry Association annual report, “Travel and Tourism Works for America.”
U.S. travelers spent a record amount–$739.9 billion–last year. But it was leisure travel that kept the industry in the red. Business travel […]
Top 5 Ways to Increase Online Visibility for Your Company (On the Cheap)
Increasing online visibility for your company can create lasting customers and boost sales. Below, a list of tried and true ways to get started.
1. Create a website.
Creating a website is the first step towards increasing your company’s online visibility. It may be best to outsource the development of the site unless you have […]
Top 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Business
You’ve already dusted the den, mopped the kitchen, and donated some old clothes, but your house isn’t the only thing that could use some spring cleaning this year. Your business environment can benefit greatly from a little tidying up. So, spruce up your office, and your business, and your mind - and say […]
20 Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Before you visit a lending institution, it is important to brush up on your banking lingo. Applying for a mortgage is easier when you understand the following terms.
1. Amortization: Refers to the paying off of debt over time. It may also take into consideration the depreciation in value of an asset over […]
10 Things To Know About The Federal Reserve
1) The Federal Reserve System (a.k.a. The Fed) was created in 1913 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law. The past several government attempts at creating a centralized bank had failed- the Federal Reserve was a new bank that served as a compromise between privatization and populism.
2) Monetary policy is how the […]
Five Tips For Finding Contact Information Online
Finding business and executive contact information online does not have to be frustrating. The Internet has a wealth of resources to make you search stress-free. Here are five tips for finding contact information online.
You know if you could just reach the Vice President of Marketing at that hot new software company you could close […]
Sales Tips For Discovering New Leads
As a sales or business development professional, you know there is nothing quite like the deal that puts you over quota. That signed contract coming across the fax machine. That phone call telling you that the board approved your plan. That eleventh hour email on the last day of the month giving you the […]
Learn How To Read The Stock Market
Have you ever opened up to the Business Section of the newspaper with complete awe? Do you find the stock market daunting? If you have ever thought about investing, but felt intimidated, read on. Here are some definitions to basic stock market jargon.
AMEX: The American Stock Exchange is the third largest […]
Top Business Trends In 2008
As we begin a new a year, retailers nationwide are using consumer behavior predictions to guide their business decisions. Here are a few of the predicted consumer behavior trends for 2008, as noted by Entrepreneur.
Food and Beverage Trends
*When it comes to alcohol, there has been a growing trend of consumers drinking less beer, wine […]
2007 Marketing Year End Review: Top Marketing Trends
As 2007 comes to an end, it’s time to look back on what went on in business through the past year. Entrepreneur.com took a look back with a list of some of the top marketing trends. Here is a look at some of the trends.
College grads: College graduates became a hot trend in 2007 by […]
