January 2010

Tuesday | 9.7.2010

		Firms, Individuals Planning to Buy Healthcare Insurance Face Uncertainties New healthcare legislation and changing purchasing patterns are affecting the decision-making process.

		Five Tips to Help HR Professionals Prepare for 2010 Make this a time for successful staging and preparation.

		Online-Backup Tips for Closing Out the Old Year It's time to take an electronic snapshot.

		Proposed Federal Regulations Would Threaten Small-Business Access to Credit, Think Tank Says Establishing a Consumer Financial Protection Agency could reduce likelihood of economic recovery, according to report.

		Debt Illiteracy Imperils America's Families, Professors Say Experts claim U.S. workers 'ill-prepared CFOs of their own lives' and suggests instruction.

		Put Character Before Profit In Hiring, Management Process Honesty, generousity and goodwill should be central to employees' shared vision, seminar leader says.

		Challenges of New Hispanic Immigrants Are Target of Virginia Firm's Initiative 'A Family Without Boundaries' effort takes a long-term view as it provides wide-ranging assistance.

		Can't Raise Capital? Maybe You Sound Confused. The No. 1 investor turnoff is a cumbersome, unclear business plan.

		If Clients and Revenue Are Scarce, Free Classes May Help Two marketing professionals, one in Florida, one in New Jersey, offer free advice by phone and Web.

		But Wait! That 'Make Money From Home' Scheme May NOT Be a Scam. New home-franchise search site seeks to screen out the scoundrels.

		For 1 in 6 Laid-Off Workers, an Apparent Glimmer Limited rehiring is reported in survey, but HR leaders still report a gloomy picture for 2010.

		Signs Grow That Shoppers Are Returning to Local Merchants Independent merchants in cities with 'Buy Local' campaigns enjoyed stronger sales, survey shows.

		Office Friction Is Tougher When Colleagues Are Relatives Jan. 27 Web seminar to help familial conflict resolution in workplace.