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Perks at work Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:26AMMoney as a motivator is losing ground to generous incentives and perks
Small businesses find the tough economy a good time to invest in employees Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:25AMFor some small businesses, the troubled economy is a good climate to invest in employees. Employers are paying for business coaching and college tuition, training staff, subsidizing meals and extending family leave to ensure high productivity and strengthen themselves for post-recession expansion.
Pittsburgh Dateline for 8/1/10 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:38PMPeople on the Move
Retailer voices Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:30PMAt the eve of the recent BaselWorld show, Europa Star decided to check in with retailers from around the world and see how things are going, what issues they are most concerned about and so on. Here is what they had to say.
Business people: News from the Asheville area Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:24PMASHEVILLE — Jewelry seller lia sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for sales accomplishments and professionalism.
After unsuccessful first try in e-scrap industry, local entrepreneur back with better plan Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:06PMNobody needs to tell Mario Jurcic to stay humble.
Regulatory reform and the legacy of the financial crisis Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:02PMThis analysis is written by Dr. Bento Lobo, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Finance, with research assistance from Tyler Forrest, Will Hudson, Kaytie Oldham, and Stephen Tilstra, all students in his international finance class at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this past spring semester.
Money talks: Mike Knetter will take his fundraising prowess to UW Foundation Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:07AMWhile addressing faculty senators this spring about pressing issues facing UW-Madison in the near term, Chancellor Biddy Martin noted the critical importance of finding a quality replacement for Sandy Wilcox, who announced last fall his plans to retire as president of the UW Foundation.
Return of 401(k) matches provides financial, symbolic lift Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:09AMBy Rachel Beck, Associated Press Friday, July 30, 2010 FedEx Corp. is reversing one of the uglier corporate trends of the recession: Starting in January, it will restore matching contributions to its employees' 401(k) plans. For some workers, that means retiring with tens of thousands more dollars socked away. Hundreds of miles from FedEx headquarters in Memphis, a small hospital that serves a ...
Financial Reform Hot Topic For S.D. House Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:38AMStaking out their political ground in advance of the November election, South Dakota’s U.S. House candidates have competing opinions of the recently passed Wall Street reform legislation.
Career programs help unemployed get an edge in the job search Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:42AMWhen Patrice Zimmerman of Coatesville found herself out of a job, she vowed never to go back to the corporate world.
I went on 126 dates to find a husband Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:29AMPaula Rosdol was determined she would find a husband before she turned 50 - and 126 dates later she found the man of her dreams...
Investec Profit Up 2% As U.K. Operations Improve Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:20AMInvestec Profit Up 2% As U.K. Operations Improve
DataChambers Named a “North Carolina Company to Watch” Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe technology firm DataChambers has been honored by CED, a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in North Carolina. CED named DataChambers one of 25 "North Carolina Companies to Watch" for its strong performance during a challenging economy.
Craig Postal Service employees have mixed reaction to Saturday proposal Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:55AMIn less than a year, residents could find their mailboxes empty on Saturdays. Due to declining mail volume and revenue, the U.S. Postal Service has proposed eliminating a day of delivering mail, most likely Saturday, the lowest mail volume day of the week, said Al DeSarro, the Postal Service’s Western Slope spokesman. The Postal Service estimates it could save $3 to $5 billion a year by cutting ...
Republicans block small business lending bill Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:10PMWASHINGTON (AP) Senate Republicans blocked a bill to increase small business lending Thursday, dealing a setback to President Barack Obama's jobs agenda.
Bank of Santa Clarita Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results with Continuing Strong Earnings and Credit Quality Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:53PMSANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of Santa Clarita (OTCBB: BSCA) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2010. Bank of Santa Clarita, the only commercial bank headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley, reported that its earnings continue to improve, as net earnings for the second quarter of 2010 totaled $111,000 as compared to $90,000 for the second quarter of 2009 ...
Bank of Santa Clarita Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results with Continuing Strong Earnings and Credit Quality Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:47PMSANTA CLARITA, Calif.----Bank of Santa Clarita today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2010.
IFS Capital expects growth rebound, prepares for IPO Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:41PMThe listed factoring and financing firm IFS Capital (Thailand) Plc expects its factoring business to return to normal growth at 10-30% this year, thanks to the improving economy.
SMEs need to have more than courage Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:08PMUS-trained chemist Wang Xiaochuan's Sundia MediTech Company Ltd - a private, Shanghai-based clinical research firm - enjoys brisk business even during tough times, thanks to a continuous flow of contracts from renowned drugmakers, partly boosted by the recession-proof pharmaceutical sector.
State Governments Expect Tax Collections To Grow But Still Face Budget Gaps Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe Wall Street Journal: "State governments expect tax collections to grow for the first time in two years as tax increases and a recovering economy lead to higher collections. But states are still likely to face at least two more years of financial troubles and about half will see gaps in this year's budgets if Congress doesn't extend special Medicaid payments that were part of the 2009 ...
Umber Systems Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMCONCORD, Mass.----Umber® Systems, a mobile data analytics company providing visibility into mobile data usage, has been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 award finalist in recognition of leading private companies from North America.
DataChambers Named a North Carolina Company to Watch Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:57AM- The North Carolina-based technology firm DataChambers today announced it has been named one of 25 North Carolina Companies to Watch by CED, a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in North Carolina.
MOP Environmental Solutions Releases June 30th, 2010 Financial Statements and Secures $750,000 per Month in Credit Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:52AMBATH, NH--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - MOP Environmental Solutions, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : MOPN ). In an effort to provide financial disclosure to the investing public, the Company has posted its June 30th, 2010 financial statements. The statements can be viewed at www.otcmarkets.com. Pink Sheets has already upgraded the Company from a "Stop" to a "Limited Information ...
KOMpliance Certified Integration With Symantec Enterprise Vault Simplifies Secure Archival of E-Mail, Content & File ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:37AMKOM Networks Now Symantec Technology Enabled Program (STEP) Member
Financial Advisors Still Kings in Canada Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:34AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - The latest quarterly results from Vision Critical's Wealth Management Index focus on how investors find value in their financial advisors and where they turn to for advice. Canadian investors are still extremely reliant on their advisors and much less likely to search out information themselves. Although trust is still a significant driver ...
KOMpliance Certified Integration With Symantec Enterprise Vault Simplifies Secure Archival of E-Mail, Content & File ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:33AMOTTAWA--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - KOM Networks , creator and world leading provider of storage management solutions for secure archiving compliant data protection and retention, today announced the certification of KOMpliance with Symantec Enterprise Vault, the industry leader in email and content archiving. This Technology Partnership enables Symantec Enterprise Vault customers and partners to ...
Hot, sticky mess leads guys to success Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:20AMThe candy had melted in the backseat of the car, turning the dark chocolate, marshmallows, granola and Gummi Bears into a hot, sticky mess. But Nick LaCava wasn't having any of this "throw it away" nonsense.
BP Picks Bob Dudley, The Man Who Made Himself A Fool And A Laughingstock In Russia Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:18AMAmong the squares of 17th century London, St. James’s is one of the least pretentious, even if several of the buildings on the square have made a reputation for themselves as pretenders to such things as wealth management, war-fighting, and diplomacy.
Elavon Appoints Mike Passilla President and CEO Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:16AMATLANTA----Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp and a leading global payments provider, has promoted Mike Passilla to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective August 16, 2010.
Companies hurt by late payments Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:20PMAustralian executives warn of cash flow issues, says D&B. 27 Jul 2010 11:14 AM
Investment in rural Ireland will be decimated under plans Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 7:59PMINVESTMENT in rural Ireland will be decimated under spending plans announced by the Government.
Medco Wins Wal-Mart Drug-Benefit Account, Effective Jan 2011 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:05PMMedco Wins Wal-Mart Drug-Benefit Account, Effective Jan 2011
'Farmers get REDI' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:34AMThe Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is urging established farmers, or other persons who have a good agriculture or rural tourism business plan, to organise themselves into community groups and take advantage of US$15 million...
Ford's profit the biggest in 12 years Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:07AMFord Motor Co. earned $2.6 billion on higher car and truck sales in the second quarter, its biggest quarterly profit in 12 years, and repaid some of the debt that it took on to ride out the industry downturn.
Relief from overdraft fees may be short-lived Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:07AMMcALLEN — Pedro Garcia may never pay $40 for a sandwich again.A new federal rule requires banks to get permission from account holders before providing them with overdraft protection services. For Garcia, a 21-year-old student at the University of...
INTERVIEW: Converteam To Mull Ownership Options Next Year-CEO Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:05AMINTERVIEW: Converteam To Mull Ownership Options Next Year-CEO
Good second quarter for RP: exec Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:04AMMANILA – An official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees continued growth of the domestic economy in the second quarter of this year.
GUD announces record profit Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:00AMGUD Holdings Ltd, which owns the Sunbeam and Emjoi electrical brands, says a stronger Australian dollar and selective price rises helped increase full-year profit 33 per cent to a record $46.4 million.
Business Profile: Evan Negroni Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 6:48AMMeet Evan NegroniName: Evan NegroniJob title: Founder/owner, Hitbox - PC Care Delivered Age: 24Residence: MountaintopFamily: Father, Gary Negroni; mother, Bridget Negroni; sister, Stephanie NegroniEducation: Bachelor of Science in information
St. Clair County Circuit Court Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:51AMDay-to-day schedules in St. Clair County courtrooms often seem backlogged, forcing delays for hearings. How would you address that?
Estate tax can -- but doesn't have to -- hurt middle class Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:51AMPolitics met taxes this week in the race between Republican Sharron Angle and Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. At issue are the taxes paid on estates when people die, something known as the estate tax, inheritance tax, or, if you are a critic, the "death tax."
Bank of America Chief Brian Moynihan tries to inspire, improve work force Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:09AMA rising star at Bank of America, Brian Moynihan was named chief executive late last year. The bank is the state's 10th largest employer.
A legacy of lax oversight and dubious claims Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:28AMThe troubles at the state Probation Department go way beyond patronage. Key programs have gone astray, with bloated budgets and indifferent management; caseload reports are wildly exaggerated; and a culture of secrecy has enveloped it all. United States - Business - Education - Slang - Fashion
One for all, all for one Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:01AMSOMETHING like that. Sources from the Dewan Rakyat have disclosed that there would be a new policy for the Co-Operative Movement. Good news: co-operative societies will be allowed to get involved in business ventures from agriculture-related trade to tourism. That’s a far cry from the days when each co-operative store could only cater to the basic needs [...]
Abbott/Morrison/Bernardi immigration press conference Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:43AMThe transcript of this morning’s Liberal announcement about its immigration target follows, featuring Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison. Abbott’s Parliamentary Secretary, dog-whistler Cory “ban the burqa” Bernardi is along for the ride.
Jim Strickland Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:03AMAt age 24, Jim Strickland left the security of Roche Diagnostics to start DynoMed, a company that produced patient education materials for physicians and later used its technology for electronic medical records.
Martin says he will seek re-election Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:20PMOnly one of two potential candidates for Horse Cave’s mayoral seat has actually filed for office.
Unregistered chit funds having a field day Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:39PMThe total size of unregistered chit funds is almost Rs 30 lakh crore.
Continental Air CEO: No Management, Staff Cuts Before End-March 2011 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:05PMContinental Air CEO: No Management, Staff Cuts Before End-March 2011