On March 4, 2011

So You Want to Land a Federal IT Contract?

President Barack Obama emphasized the mutual benefits that come with a truly effective partnership between government and business in a speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last month. Following up with a practical initiative, the White


On March 4, 2011

Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009

The increase in temporary employment is helping the drive the U.S. economy forward as companies move to meet growing demand for their products and services, according to a new report from Manpower.

The unemployment rate fell again last month…


On March 4, 2011

Are Clouds Forming Over iTunes?

Apple is holding talks with record companies that may result in giving iTunes customers a backup of music purchased, Bloomberg has reported. Instead of music being stored on a user's computer and then distributed to the user's


On March 4, 2011

SFA National Small Business Award Goes To BMS Ireland

BMS Ireland, a company that deals in electronic torque measuring tools, is a firm other small businesses should perhaps consider emulating.  That's because BMS Ireland has done enough things right to win the Overall Small Firms Association National Small Business…


On March 4, 2011

FCC Wants to Make Broadband Affordable for All

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken the first steps that could eventually rework -- perhaps significantly -- two programs that provide low-income residents with subsidies for their telephone service. How those subsidies and services might look