Monthly Archives: December 2011

10 Things to Do At Year End

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Steve Odland

Small businesses generally had a tough year in 2011.  Once again, the economy was difficult, customers were not in buying moods, and growth was tough.  But still, small businesses faired well if they managed their businesses conservatively.  ‘Tis the season … Continue reading →

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Small Business Needs Tax Certainty

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve Odland

There has been a huge debate recently about the job situation in the private sector.  The solution embraced over the last couple years has been temporary tax incentives and temporary Federal Reserve actions.  The extension of the “Bush Tax Cuts,” … Continue reading →

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Corporations Are Holding Cash—Why?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Steve Odland

American corporations have a record $2.1 trillion in cash on their balance sheets this fall.  One point of view is that this is terrible:  these companies deliberately must be extending the economic issues by not spending cash on creating jobs.  … Continue reading →

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Unemployment Rate Drops–Then Where Are the Jobs?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Steve Odland

Yesterday the Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate dropped from 9.0% in October to 8.6% in November. So, does this means nirvana is just around the corner?  Are our problems are over?  With .4% drop per month, will we … Continue reading →

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