News & Special Reports

Business Intelligence, by Keith Girard

If you are like most small business owners, you use a combination of newspapers, radio, television, Yellow Pages, direct mail, signage, and a few other avenues. And while the Web may be a part of your advertising mix, it is in all likelihood not a significant part.  Read More

Small Business News

• Qwest reaches tentative agreement with union
  Qwest Communications International Inc. says it has tentatively agreed on a new, four-year contract with a union representing about 20,000 employees.
• Ore. bank company appoints new CEO
  Columbia Bancorp says it has appointed a chief executive officer who will also serve as company president.
• Colo. business bankruptcies jump 40%
  Business bankruptcies in Colorado jumped 40% through September from the same period last year and could exceed 800 by year's end.
• Kmart announces 300 layoffs at 2 NC stores
  Kmart is laying off more than 300 workers from stores in Greensboro and Burlington.

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Special Reports

• Welcome to 6 for '06!
  Meet the 6 companies working with AllBusiness.com to turn their business challenges into breakthrough solutions. And use the expert ... Read More »
• SMB State of the Union Special Report
  Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are facing the future with tremendous optimism. 75% expect business in the next six months to ... Read More »
• Preparing For Disaster Special Report
  Check out our articles and resources for help on contingency planning and disaster recovery. For many businesses, the aftermaths of ... Read More »