Investors Across the Globe Warm Up to U.S. Businesses, Cool to Emerging Markets

Uncle Sam is the popular kid at the investor party these days.
Global investor confidence grew in the U.S. in the past year but cooled in some previously hot emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India, according to a report released today by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and Deloitte's Emerging Growth Company Practice.
Investors Across the Globe Warm Up to U.S. Businesses, Cool to Emerging Markets

 

50 side businesses to set up from home

Happy days are here again – or so you might assume from a recent wave of optimistic reports about the economic outlook and rising consumer confidence. But while unemployment is down, the latest labour market figures reveal a surge in part-time jobs as employers remain anxious about long-term recovery prospects, suggesting it may not be time to hang out the bunting just yet.
50 side businesses to set up from home

Republicans cool to Obama tax-jobs ‘grand bargain’

President Barack Obama will offer Republicans a new “grand bargain” on taxes and job creation—an attempt to find some common ground while a bigger deal to reduce the deficit is stalled.
Initial reaction from Capitol Hill Republicans was chilly. A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner said that the expected proposal is “leaving small businesses and American families behind.”
Republicans cool to Obama tax-jobs ‘grand bargain’

Cool Weather Hurting Summer Businesses

The cooler weather is certainly being felt by some businesses that revel in the heat. It was so cold over the weekend some water parks had to close.
This kind of weather in Chicago in July? It’s given brisk business a whole new meaning and it’s even worse at some other area businesses.

Cool Weather Hurting Summer Businesses 

Is Text Message Marketing Right for You?

Text message marketing is increasingly becoming the preferred communication method between businesses and consumers. It’s popularity is based upon the fact that it really works, and it is absolutely the easiest way to spread the word about your business. SMS marketing, as many also call it, is the right strategy for businesses small and large, as well as those online and offline. If you are a business wishing to increase their presence and their profit, it is certainly worth your time and effort to begin text message marketing.
Is Text Message Marketing Right for You?
 

Facebook announces Offers, new Sponsored Stories, & mobile ads

Facebook’s marketing conference in New York today brought big news for social media advertisers. In addition to bringing Offers and new promotional tools to marketers, Facebook is also allowing ads to creep into mobile news feeds.

Facebook announces Offers, new Sponsored Stories, & mobile ads