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U.S. consumer confidence has jumped to its highest level since before the recession began five years ago. “The Thomson Reuters October consumer sentiment index increased to 83.1, the highest level since September 2007.”

“Mature corporations are designed to execute on the science of delivery — not engage in the art of discovery. They’re bad at innovation by design: All the pressures and processes that drive them toward a profitable, efficient operation tend to get in the way of developing the innovations that can…

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta stated in a recent address that the United States faces a strong possibility of a cyber attack that could “dismantle the nation’s power grid, transportation system, financial networks and government.” The warning comes after increasing aggressiveness along with technological advances from China, Russia, Iran, and…

“Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in August for a second month as declines in commercial and government projects overshadowed the strongest pace of home building in three years.”

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney recently discussed his proposed changes to the U.S. tax code, “suggesting he would support a cap on deductions, including those for mortgage interest and charitable donations.” Further, he has suggested cutting tax rates by 20% across the board.

“What do potential customers think of your website? What are some of the biggest pain points? Why do people leave your website instead of making a purchase? What should you be doing better?” There six inexpensive and accessible tools you can use to help you answers these questions.

A recent PwC report asserts that because of an alarming increase in cyber attacks, businesses should do more to protect their information. The PwC proposes “a three-pronged approach that gives the internal audit department a crucial role in providing assurance about the controls and policies governing the company’s efforts to…

“You’ve done it again: said “yes” to something that’s guaranteed to turn into a time suck and frustrate you to no end. It may be a request from client who demands more than he pays for, or a friend or family member…. It’s not logic that leads us to the…

The overall weak economy worldwide means less of a demand for many major U.S. companies. As a result, Wall Street expects quarterly profits to drop, which means big names like FedEx and Intel are faltering a bit and feeling the pinch.

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