http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:37:30 -0700 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:12:24 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Communication-is-the-key?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner  In today’s economy, it is very clear that employers are taking drastic steps to ensure they are still in existence at the end of these challenging times. Executive decisions are being made to layoff, cut hours, and change benefit plans an... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:12:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Communication-is-the-key?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m5d24-The-internet-connection?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner  LinkedIn.comIn today’s business world, many keep their finger on the pulse through the internet. In this particular instance, a finger on the pulse specifically means staying connected with people and information. The people can be person... Sun, 24 May 2009 19:23:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m5d24-The-internet-connection?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Identity-theft-products-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner It is no secret that identity theft is on the rise. With the increase of personal information being housed in databases, it has become easier for opportunists to gain access to tens of thousands of individual’s information at once. In many inst... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:18:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Identity-theft-products-in-the-workplace?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Vendor-selection?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner  When looking for an outside vendor to provide services to your organization, there is certain criterion that should be used to ensure a reliable choice is being made.Here are a few ideas to keep in mind when going through this process of select... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:19:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Vendor-selection?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Employers-benefit-from-the-Glass-Door?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner There is a new online tool that has the potential to not only benefit businesses, but also job seekers. That is, because this site was created for the purpose of providing a resource for those who are interested in certain employers’ business p... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:23:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Employers-benefit-from-the-Glass-Door?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Federal-small-business-resource-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner Small Business Administration Programs San Francisco has a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) District office that is dedicated to helping businesses be successful. Together, with their business and community partners, the SBA provide... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:19:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Federal-small-business-resource-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d31-The-Stimulus-Plan-and-your-business?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner   Our newly elected President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on February 17, 2009. The goal of signing this into law was to stimulate our suffering economy. Although this document addresses various ways in which our... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:43:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d31-The-Stimulus-Plan-and-your-business?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Californias-employer-background-check-requirements?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner In California, there are many requirements that must be followed to ensure that businesses are complying with not only California’s “Investigative Consumer Report” (ICR) and Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (ICCRA), Informatio... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:49:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Californias-employer-background-check-requirements?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Tax-increases-on-the-horizon?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger  The State Board of Equalization has submitted a special notice, advising the Sales and Use tax will increase effective April 1, 2009. The interesting fact to notice is that Solano County will increase to 8.37... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:44:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Tax-increases-on-the-horizon?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d12-New-identity-theft-law?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner    Federal Trade CommissionIn 2008, Section 114 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) was passed. This ruling requires financial institution agencies to address the issue of identity theft. However, the term “financ... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d12-New-identity-theft-law?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Businesses-give-and-receive?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner CBS 5.comMost recently, Kaiser Permanente provided more than two dozen free surgeries to uninsured individuals. Denny’s Restaurant gave away thousands of meals the week after the Super Bowl! Soon after, IHOP proposed a similar campaign.  T... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:37:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Businesses-give-and-receive?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Is-marketing-necessary-during-these-economic-times?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner In our economy today, people are trying to be smart with their money. Customers and businesses have cut back on their spending, and are constantly looking for deals.Although many small businesses hate to think about spending money to advertise t... Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:53:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Is-marketing-necessary-during-these-economic-times?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Homelessness-in-San-Francisco--Make-a-business-decision-to-help?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner  Tobyotter of Flickr Is your business being affected by homeless individuals who use your front door as a place to sleep, or even worse a urinal? Do you think you have a voice in this matter? What have you attempted to do to correct this?Ho... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:17:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Homelessness-in-San-Francisco--Make-a-business-decision-to-help?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m2d28-West-Contra-Costa-school-closures-and-your-business-success?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner The West Contra Cost School Board has confirmed the closure of four schools in 2009. They are Lake Elementary, Castro Elementary, El Sobrante Elementary and Adams Middle. Are you a vendor or sub-vendor to these institutions? Is a large part of your s... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:04:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4806-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner~y2009m2d28-West-Contra-Costa-school-closures-and-your-business-success?cid=exrss-SF-Business-Strategies-Examiner