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This week, President Obama announced that he’s nominating Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as U.S. Ambassador to China. There are several short-list contenders to replace Locke at Commerce, but the question is: Who would best be able to help Obama double U.S. exports in the next five years?

Continue reading Next Commerce Chief Will Play a Key Role in Obama’s Export Plan

Next Commerce Chief Will Play a Key Role in Obama’s Export Plan originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, Google , Pfizer, Small Business

Those “standard” agreements big businesses like to impose on small clients are one-sided deals intended to protect their interests while reducing or eliminating your legal rights altogether. Before you sign on the dotted line, consider this cautionary example.

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How Signing ‘Standard’ Agreements Can Bankrupt Your Small Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:00:00.

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One of the slickest things Apple ever did to lure consumers to its products was creating the Genius Bar and Apple Care, offering fast, face-to-face customer support. Now, Apple is taking the same approach to small-biz IT support with a service called Joint Venture.

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Apple’s ‘Joint Venture’: A Smart Play for Small-Business Tech Support originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:30:00.

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Pennsylvania is closely tied to alcohol. In the Revolutionary War, it supplied alcohol to the Continental army, and after independence, it became a mecca for distillers across the country. Now, some Keystone state microdistillers are returning to those roots, with some modern flourishes as well.

Continue reading Pennsylvania’s Small Liquor Makers Are Bottling Heritage

Pennsylvania’s Small Liquor Makers Are Bottling Heritage originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00.

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In the seven years that Tuthilltown Spirits has been in business, the New York microdistillery has formed a very close relationship with nearby growers, getting 85% of its raw materials — including corn, potatoes, wheat, rye and apples — come from farms within three miles.

Continue reading In New York, a Microdistillery Brings Cheer to the Local Economy

In New York, a Microdistillery Brings Cheer to the Local Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00.

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