2008 Archives
Hiring marketing that fits
Smart companies see tough times as an opportunity to ramp up their marketing and leave their competitors in the dust. But how to decide what kind of approach you need?
Forward momentum
Baby, it’s cold outside and the economic heater is sputtering. Instinct says to be conservative, save your energy, cut back on your plans and hunker down.
Obama administration could mean green jobs
If Barack Obama has his way, the country will invest $15 billion in renewable energy annually over the next decade, putting 1 million plug-in cars on the road and creating 5 million green jobs.
Choosing health benefits
Few considerations are as critical in your company as picking the right health care plan. The health-benefits package a company offers is a powerful recruiting and retention tool.
Finding a financial helper
Trying to find financial planning services for your company can be like walking the giant aisles of a home-supply store. There are a lot of flashy products that seem to make sense, but where to begin?
Letters to the Editor
“Our governor does not understand economics clearly; raising selected taxes and fees is a Band-Aid approach that will not work long term.”
Downturn doesn’t soften growth in software industry
In the face of the current economic downturn, Oregon’s software industry is enjoying solid growth.