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Strong economy shielded Obama from scandals

5/21/2013

  • New York Times (tiered subscription model), The

President Barack Obama's approval rating ticked up slightly, to a little more than 50%, in two recent surveys. An analysis suggests that Obama's rating has likely been adversely affected by recent sca… Read More

Health care reforms could backfire, unions warn

Obama promises federal help for Okla.

Republicans bicker over how to fund disaster relief

Build your own Starship Enterprise?

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Forging partnerships with larger companies

5/20/2013

  • Washington Post, The

Forming partnerships with larger companies can be a boon for a small business, writes Kelli Richards. Start the process by researching high-ranking executives at target companies and contacting them w… Read More

Focus on what you've done, not what's left to do

Have you priced your products correctly?

Set a plan for prospecting, sales and follow-up

Handle employee terminations with candor

Manufacturing News »

Caterpillar to restart negotiations with union group at Milwaukee site

5/20/2013

  • Reuters

Caterpillar plans to restart contract-renewal negotiations with a union group that represents about 800 workers at its Milwaukee facility. The union previously turned down a contract that would have f… Read More

Some Ill. county nurseries see demand for container gardens, perennials

Landscape makeover can set home apart on the market

Use string trimmers to enhance the work done by lawn mowers

U.S. activity index turns more deeply negative in April

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