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Job loss up, factories hire, unemployment rate down, what gives?

Submitted by Abianne on 22 July 2010 - 8:16am

The unemployment rate is what is holding down the US economic recovery. It’s such a problem that despite the fact that the unemployment rate fell from 9.7 percent in May to 9.5 percent in June, more jobs were cut than were created. Jobless Americans dropping out of the labor force in droves skewed the stats within the jobs report. Friday morning, stock market numbers rose slightly.

Marketing Manager services for small businesses

Submitted by fpickering on 13 June 2010 - 1:05pm

Clarity Marketing Ltd provides professionally-qualified marketing advice for small businesses. Business owners who would like ongoing access to such support but who do not want or need to employ a marketing manager could be interested in two new services.

MediaCampNottingham - 27 March 2010

Submitted by fpickering on 22 March 2010 - 4:22pm

MediaCampNottingham is a free one day event to share, explore, challenge and build understanding in digital media of how the Internet can be a valuable asset to everyone.

How to do a better SWOT Analysis

Submitted by fpickering on 9 February 2010 - 6:51pm

The SWOT Analysis is a staple of marketing and business strategy but can become a “dumping ground” for all kinds of facts, thoughts and ideas. A popular marketing and business strategy tool, it is often used less effectively than it should be. By following three straightforward principles you can make sure that your next SWOT Analysis become a valuable analytical technique.