On February 12, 2010

Can Toyota Hansei its Way out of the Crisis?

For the past twenty-five years I have been studying Toyota and teaching others what I've learned. Whenever I visit a Toyota manufacturing plant or R&D center I come away with new insights and inspiration. In The Toyota Way…

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On February 12, 2010

Pfizer Suit May Open Skeleton-Filled Closet on Side Effects of Cholesterol Drug Lipitor

Jesse Polansky's whistleblower suit against Pfizer (PFE), his former employer, over best-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor, contains a small section about the drug's alleged side effects -- muscle weakness, memory loss, fatigue and strokes -- that Pfizer will doubtless like to

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On February 12, 2010

Air New Zealand’s Secret Weapon: War Dances and Happy Customers

It sounds cliche by now, but understanding your company and caring for your employees can be a tremendous asset for any business. I realize that this post could easily become a cheesy, schmaltzy stupid post on putting your customers first,

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On February 12, 2010

dependents

The tax estimating doesn't factor dependents or other deductions. I don't want to over estimate my what I send to the IRS.

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On February 12, 2010

Morgan Stanley Planning Small Business Program: Report

Small business microlender Accion USA is in talks with Morgan Stanley to develop a new lending program, according to an article in American Banker this week.

In a wide-ranging profile of Accion, the nonprofit lender's president Gina Harman…

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On February 12, 2010

If you are a 1-person business, what top 3 business challenges do you face?

My top 3 are -

1. marketing - making sure my customers know what I offer and how I can help them

2. administrating - sucks up time - especially the "no…

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Would you consider applying for a microloan with Kiva?

Kiva, along with partners Accion USA and Opportunity Fund, are now loaning to small businesses. Will you take advantage?

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Do you use a virtual assistant?

Do you recommend it?

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On February 12, 2010

As a small business owner, what are your biggest public policy concerns right now?

Do you feel like government is addressing your problems and worries?

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On February 12, 2010

Google Crosses Fingers on Book Settlement Deal

Google has opted not to attempt further renegotiations of its Digital Books settlement agreement with the Authors Guild despite objections the DoJ lodged earlier this month. Instead, it is gambling that the judge will see its view

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