Apr

30

Sometimes, you actually get results

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Say, I never did give you an update on how my talk in Maryland went, did it?
I did the local government types a disservice when I implied that they were a pack of smoke-stack chasers. They seemed really interested in addressing the microbusiness owner’s biggest headache: access to capital. More on that in a few […]

Apr

29

Your tax dollars at work

April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today, the United States House of Representatives was scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Under suspension of the rules (where legislation can be considered for a vote outside regular procedures unless there is an objection by any of the Members), the following resolutions are […]

Apr

28

Podcast: Senate Dems Claim Small Biz Bragging Rights

April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last week seemed like a silly week and that’s why this week’s News Briefs seem a bit silly, too.
Although, when you get to that last story about energy prices, you might not feel like laughing very much.
Other than that, this week I’m preoccupied with the annoying habit that the people in Congress have developed of […]

Apr

25

Preaching microbusiness up and down the east coast

April 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Hey there, hi there, ho there! It’s Friday and, early and all as it is, I’m already punchy. Ah, well …
I probably should have mentioned this before now but I’m in Maryland, about to go give a presentation to a passel of community and economic development types about microbusinesses, what they’re all about and why […]

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