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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Small Business Outlook Survey
A Harris Interactive survey done on behalf of the U.S. Chamber reveals that most small business owners are optimistic about their own companies but 84% say the U.S. economy is on the wrong track. You can find an overview of the findings here.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Employers Move Slow to Fill Jobs
Employers are slow to fill positions, according to a report at Bloomberg.com. In fact, compared to previous recessions, openings are being filled at half the rate. The report cites several factors...
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Replacing Lost Jobs

According to a study by McKinsey Global Institute, it will take 5 years for the U.S. to replace the 7 million jobs lost during the ‘Great Recession’ of 2008-09. Add to that the fact that millions more Americans are expected to enter the workforce over the next decade and the country needs to produce 21 million new jobs by 2020.

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The Path to State Economic Recovery

The path to economic recovery for states and the nation can be accomplished through four strategies according to a study released on June 20 by The Praxis Group commissioned by the National Chamber Foundation. They include: redesigning government, curbing spending, modernizing the tax system, and eliminating onerous regulations. The study, titled “Enterprising States: Recovery and Renewal for the 21st Century,” details specific strategies each state can use to improve job creation and economic competitiveness.

Generally Colorado shows well in the study.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
10 Daily Disciplines

“You don't have to change that much for it to make a great deal of difference. A few simple disciplines can have a major impact on how your life works out in the next 90 days, let alone in the next 12 months or the next 3 years.” – Jim Rohn

Success – however you happen to define that – is less about luck and brains than it is about self-discipline. The old Aesop’s tale about the tortoise and the hare epitomizes that basic truth: steady, daily, disciplined action beats sporadic, hectic, undisciplined action almost every time. Discipline isn’t something that happens occasionally. To be effective, it needs to be applied on a daily basis.

Following are the 10 daily disciplines I use, which have made a big difference for me.

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Friday, July 1, 2011
6.6% Unemployment Rate in Fort Collins-Loveland
The economy still feels soft to most people, and if you're a teenager or a new college grad or one of the many folks still unemployed or underemployed you would certainly agree with that. On the 'good news' front, however, seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate for Fort Collins-Loveland is 6.6%, the lowest for major metro areas in the state.
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