Archive for the 'Government' Category

The Kauffman Foundation is spearheading the drive the Build A Stronger America movement. In all the talk about our nation’s “recovery” the focus is on what the “Government” is doing when, really, the government doesn’t create jobs… entrepreneurs do. So who’s talking about the entrepreneurial recovery? This is the first resource I’ve heard, so I [...]

Ok, you’ll hear alot about WHAT the FTC did this week in laying down new rules for bloggers, marketers and celebrities. But what do you DO about that? Try this free webinar for practical help on how to do word of mouth marketing without running afoul of the law: Bloggers, marketers and celebrities have a [...]

As mentioned earlier today, FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials -Changes Affect Testimonial Advertisements, Bloggers, Celebrity Endorsements. Here are some key ideas that stood out as I read the document: Under the revised Guides, advertisements that feature a consumer and convey his or her experience with a product or service as typical when that [...]

While I’ve pointed you from time to time to real opportunities to obtain “free government money” in situations I would consider a crisis for most people, usually there is a nasty price to pay. I was talking to local car dealer yesterday and his experience is mirrored by dealers across the country. They have sold [...]

As you’ll recall, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is worried about bloggers who get compensated for their recommendations but don’t disclose the fact. There’s even talk about severe penalties to bloggers for not disclosing something as simple as an affiliate link. If that’s such a crucial issue to the safety of the American populace, where [...]

This, admittedly ISN’T for purely home businesses. You’d get in trouble because you’re likely too far “off the beaten” path to be accepted under this program. More details will be coming out later, but, for now I’m going to alert my readers to this blog. You may qualify for this if you … 1. Have [...]

Wal Mart has come out in support of a health care bill mandating coverage. This employer is not exactly known for offering generous health benefits… most workers don’t seem to qualify given they have so many part time workers. But this employer IS known for crushing their competition in every known way. My guess is [...]

For all the talk of “Change” Joel Kotkin says the Obama Administration is relying more than ever on the MBA crowd to tell him what to do. Early on, President Barack Obama’s magical mystery tour gained power in places you would not expect it to — winning critical victories in overwhelmingly white, socially conservative Great [...]

Whether you’re a home based business person in the real estate market or you’re a person in the “cashflow” business, some recent legislation threatens your ability to work in this home based business without an onerous regulatory burden about to be foisted upon you by Congress. Here’s the warning Bill Mencarow of Paper Source Online [...]

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