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Entries from November 2008

A heckuva deal: The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

November 21st, 2008 · Posted by Laura Monn · No Comments

Here in Minnesota we use the phrase “heckuva deal” quite a bit. [Gas below $2/gallon? A heckuva deal.]
As a native Minnesotan, when I heard about the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, my immediate thought was that it was a heckuva deal for anyone who has been thinking about implementing new business software but was worried about the investment [...]

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Trend: Small Manufacturing Companies Going Green

November 4th, 2008 · Posted by Laura Monn · No Comments

In case you didn’t believe me when I said in my last post that green manufacturing was gaining popularity, perhaps this article from Business Week Online will.
Although green initiatives might not be easily attained for all small manufacturers, it should, in my opinion, at least be entertained. Particularly in a dismal economy when growth markets are [...]

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Tags: Environment