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Dec. 3, 2010

Richard Banks asked a question

How does Chinese currency manipulation impact the United States economy?

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Nov. 30, 2010

Jeffrey Summers answered this question

What is Texas doing right to attract small businesses?

1. Controlled state spending.
2. No personal income tax.
3. Low corporate taxes.
4. Low levels of regulation.
5. Great colleges.
6. Large workforce.
All the usual variables that any successful state will have. more

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Nov. 16, 2010

Gail Wallace and 1 other person answered this question

What are the most important economic policy issues facing business today?

I think the largest issue is whether the economic recovery is actually real or a myth of government spin doctors and the risk of falling into a double digit recession. Although the government states that the unemployment rate is remaining stagnant at 9.6% that may ... more

Nov. 5, 2010

Rory Williams asked a question

What impact does venture capital have on the economy?

Oct. 29, 2010

Paula Rosenblum answered this question

Do you expect a strong holiday season?

Given the still uncertain economy, it's a bit difficult to throw a number at it, but sales certainly will be up. While the NRF is historically optimistic, last year its prediction was low. If I was throwing a number at the wall, I'd say sales ... more

Oct. 29, 2010

Jessica Groopman answered this question

What are the growth sectors of the economy?

Great question Lee... and a very important one. Disclaimer: I think the answer(s) to your question may not be the same for everyone everywhere, as a number of variables can affect growth potential and environment (namely geographic location, culture, and amount of resources available).
That being ... more

Oct. 20, 2010

Candyce Edelen answered this question

Which is more important to the economy, small business or big business?

Small business contributes 60% of all jobs and 90% of the net new jobs in this economy. Small businesses are vital to our economy.
I just read an article on the Census Bureau's assessment of the growth in women and minority owned small businesses, and ... more

Oct. 19, 2010

Candyce Edelen answered this question

Do you find yourself having to learn new areas in order to help run your business better?

Absolutely! As my various businesses have grown, I've had to learn bookkeeping, accounting principles, audit processes, finance including private equity, contract law, employment law, payroll, HR, technology, and a little about IP telephony, networks, firewalls, etc. It's not because of the economy - it's a ... more

Oct. 19, 2010

Sandra Robinson asked a question

Why would governments actively try to lower the value of their national currency?

Oct. 19, 2010

Jessica Groopman and 1 other person answered this question

Small businesses and the economy?

Small businesses are a huge driver of the economy. One could argue they are THE driver of the economy, in fact. According to the Small Business Administrations Office of Advocacy, Small Businesses account for 99.7% of all businesses in the US. It goes on to ... more

Oct. 18, 2010

Kelsey Towers asked a question

How has your marketing strategy shifted at your business since the Great Recession?

Oct. 8, 2010

Rory Williams asked a question

Are the NFIB small business surveys a reliable source of economic data?

Oct. 6, 2010

Kelly Dyer asked a question

Economic stimulus package: how can I benefit?

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Sept. 29, 2010

Brett Wilson asked a question

What are the key drivers of economic growth in the US economy?

Sept. 24, 2010

Daniel Myers and 1 other person answered this question

What changes should we make to our education system to strengthen our economy?

The first thing that should be done is to require a basic finance course for high school graduation. I remember taking Home Ec in high school as a required course; however, there was nothing discussed about economics, which I think is what the Ec originally ... more

Sept. 24, 2010

Mike Lee answered this question

What are the big economic trends impacting business today?

Think of Good Guys vs Bad Guys games as a kid.
1. Fraud prevention
2. Information Security
3. Protection of ID and Privacy
4. Regulatory Compliance Enforcement as a new career
5. Vocational Schools competing with failing public systems
6.. Fines paid by Compliance Violators
7. 2 Trillion in unaccounted for ... more

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