US Consumer Confidence Rises in November

Consumer confidence bounced back from a 2-1/2 year low in November as apprehension about job and income prospects eased. After 6 months of steady decline, the November numbers rose dramatically. Is this a sign of better things on the horizon for the economy?

• Consumer Confidence on the Rise - Fox Business News

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Credit Card Receipts are About to Change

The boring old plain piece of paper that makes up customer credit card receipts in most businesses is getting a makeover. Is this something you can use to increase return purchases and better promote your business?

• Say Goodbye to the Standard Credit Card Receipt - Fox Small Business

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Ways for Small Business to Battle Big Box at Christmas

The 2011 holidays shopping season is already upon us. The big box retailers like Walmart, Costco and Home Depot make many of the headlines this time of year but there is large and significant marketplace out there for small businesses at Christmas time. Check out this article for some ideas on what your small business can do.

• How Small Business Can Battle Big Box Retailers - Fox Small Business

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What to Do When Sales Hit a Wall

Sales increases are what powers a business to grow overall. But what do you do when your sales plateau - start hitting a brick wall? Here's some thoughts......

• What to Do When Sales Stop Growing - Fox Small Business

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Federal Government Sues Mortgage Broker

The US federal government is sueing a prominent mortgage broker: Allied Home Mortgage is being sued by the feds for fraud.

No need to worry about fraud when working with IFX: our simple to understand system gets cash into the hands of small business owners quickly.

• Feds Sue Mortgage Broker - MSN Business

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Small Business 401(k) Plan Changes

Do you have a 401(K) plan at your small business? The Department of Labor issued a new regulation this week that will allow small businesses to more easily offer expert advice: check it out and keep up to date.

• 401(K) Plan Changes for Small Businesses - Fox Small Business

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