Speed Networking and Beyond

I'm sure you all know that networking is one of the biggest, if not the biggest skill of importance in running a business. No more so than it is online. Whether you are selling things like christmas gift ideas, or you just have a website that needs to get traffic for ads, you have to rely on networking to get the exposure you need. "It isn't what you know, but who you know" is so true I can't even stress it enough.

Here is an article about Speed Networking and helping you lauunch yourself into a new network of people tha twant to talk to you.

College Business Plans that Made the Grade

It is usually a laughable experience when you look at some college business plans that are out there. Students that aren't really in the right field, or are just taking classes to cover some of the required elective requirements don't tend to take it seriously and spend the majority of the time just laying around on their home furniture. Unlike these students, the ones featured in this article have made big impacts with their business plans and actually turned it into something worth mentioning. Take a look at College Business Plans that Made the Grade in this story that will be a great read.

Where No Man Should Go: Profile of S.A. Robotics

This is an interesting look into S.A. Robotics. S.A. Robotics (#2,129, 2007 Inc. 5,000) based in Loveland, Colo., manufactures robotic arms with new advanced materials such as carbon fiber. Sure they have a need for power supply repair many times with this operation. Anyways, they create these arms to help in cleaning up hazordous environments. The article goes in depth about this unique venture and is a very good read if you have a few minutes to check it out here.

Court Orders Evaluation of Employee Drug-Testing Policies

No more lounging around on your Century furniture when it comes to drug testing policy. A recent development may help small-businesses have a bigger say in how they are regulated in regards to their drug testing policies.

A recent court ruling on employee drug testing policies will help small businesses have a bigger say in the federal regulatory process, according to advocacy and trade groups.

A U.S. Court of Appeal last month ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to re-evaluate the extra costs of a proposed drug-testing program, which would have required all aircraft-repair subcontractors at every tier -- from machine shops to dry cleaners -- to test their employees. full story

Landlords Loving It, Renters Rueing It

With many homes being foreclosed upon in the past year, those that have lost them have to turn to renting. Although this is great for landlords, renters are feeling the pressure. read more...

Of course when you know that homes are being foreclosed upon you have to also realize that getting them for great prices has to work hand in hand with it. Check out some Orlando real estate and see waht kind of deals are available right now.