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Small Businesses Dissatisfied With Credit Card Processors

2008-08-30

A new survey shows small businesses are dissatisfied with their credit card processing arrangements. Transparent Financial Services (TransFS)released the results of a survey that indicates many small businesses have little trust or loyalty to their credit card processor (also known as a merchant account provider).

Current Consumer Habits are Not Based on Price Alone

2008-08-30

A new Rabobank "Food Retail" report finds consumer preferences are driven to 'extremes.' However, increased food prices could increase consumers' price sensitivity.

California's Tobacco Control Program Has Saved Billions in Medical Costs

2008-08-30

A new scientific study finds that California's state tobacco control program saved $86 billion (in 2004 dollars) in personal health care costs in its first 15 years and provides important new evidence for states to increase spending on tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Groundbreaking Research Profiles Women Business Owners

2008-08-30

A two year study, commissioned by Jane Out of the Box, a research-based online resource community for female entrepreneurs, shows that all women business owners, though highly dynamic individuals, can be categorized as one of five types. The distinction between the categories, says the study, is based on women's choices in balancing personal and professional needs.

Russia Has Fastest Growing Internet Population in Europe

2008-08-30

comScore, Inc. released the results of a study of the online behavior of European Internet audiences based on data from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement service, showing Russia as the fastest-growing Internet population on the continent.

Economic Sentiment Continues to Decline in Both the EU and the Euro Area in August 2008

2008-08-29

In August, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined further in both the EU and the euro area. It fell by 1.9 points in the EU and by 0.7 of a point in the euro area, to 86.9 and 88.8 respectively. In the EU, the ESI reached its lowest level since December 1993.

Euro Area Unemployment Stable At 7.3% in July 2008

2008-08-29

The euro area (EA15) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.3% in July 2008, unchanged compared with June. It was 7.4% in July 2007. The EU27 unemployment rate was 6.8% in July 2008, unchanged compared with June. It was 7.1% in July 2007.

Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar in North America

2008-08-29

Taiwan, a major player in the global bicycle industry, has recorded strong export growth in North America during the first half of this year.

Employment and Unemployment Among Youth - Summer 2008

2008-08-29

From April to July 2008, the number of employed youth 16 to 24 years old increased by 1.9 million to 21.0 million, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Will We Have Tough New Climate Change Targets by Year-End?

2008-08-29

The EU wants a new package of concrete and binding legislation to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by 2020 in place by the end of the year.

New Tax Credit Can Help Americans Build Long Term Wealth

2008-08-29

A new $7,500 temporary first-time home buyer tax credit is expected to help millions of Americans take a fundamental first step toward accumulating personal wealth - owning their home.

Armenians Most Favorably Inclined Towards Russia

2008-08-29

Despite a powerful Diaspora lobby in the United States, Armenians' positive feelings towards the U.S. are nearly 40 percentage points behind their feelings towards neighboring Russia. So says a survey of the small (3 million inhabitants) yet strategically located nation, conducted earlier this year by InterMedia, a Washington, D.C.- based research, evaluation and consulting organization.

European Poll Shows Huge Public Support for Fuel Efficient Cars

2008-08-29

Making manufacturers produce cleaner cars is the best way to bring down climate changing emissions from Europe's cars, and urgent action on fuel efficiency should be taken by the European Union, according a majority of people around Europe.

Deloitte Report Recommends Careful Consideration of Global Tax Implications of IFRS Conversions

2008-08-29

A new report issued by Deloitte strongly urges corporate tax executives to closely watch other countries' transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which could have a significant bearing on global tax planning.

Best Performing Labor Markets Found in Western States

2008-08-29

America's Western states dominate the rankings in a new study comparing the performance of labor markets in the U.S. and Canada.