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	Do Small Businesses Need a Bailout? U.S. News & World Report [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 3, 2009
	Do Small Businesses Need a Bailout? U.S. News & World Report [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 3, 2009 Many Americans--on both the left and the right--seem to agree that the federal government has spent too much money bailing out big businesses. But does that mean that they'd favor bailouts for small businesses?
	Caveat Creditor The Economist [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 3, 2009
	Caveat Creditor The Economist [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 3, 2009 Creditors have plenty to fear from government action.
	CLEANTECH: Stimulus Sparking Return of Venture Capital -- Report Greenwire [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 2, 2009
	CLEANTECH: Stimulus Sparking Return of Venture Capital -- Report Greenwire [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 2, 2009 Venture capital investments in biofuels, electric vehicles and other "clean" technologies appear to be recovering from a sharp dip in late 2008.
	The Case for Bonds Forbes [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 2, 2009
	The Case for Bonds Forbes [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 2, 2009 Want to avoid getting burned buying into the latest asset bubble? History suggests shunning stocks and buying corporate bonds.
	Third Annual Clean Energy Venture Summit Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Smart Grid Agenda PR Newswire [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 1, 2009
	Third Annual Clean Energy Venture Summit Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Smart Grid Agenda PR Newswire [LEXISNEXIS], Jul 1, 2009 The Clean Energy Venture Summit (CEVS) will focus on technology related to the Pecan Street Project (PSP), the largest clean energy laboratory in the United States and a place where researchers and entrepreneurs can develop and test their technology on the grid.
	Venture Capital Investment in Green Technologies Rebounds With $1.2B in Q2 2009 Business Wire (LEXIS NEXIS), Jul 1, 2009
	Venture Capital Investment in Green Technologies Rebounds With $1.2B in Q2 2009 Business Wire (LEXIS NEXIS), Jul 1, 2009 Greentech Media Reports 85 Deals Made in the Quarter, Signaling a Quiet Recovery in the Greentech Sector.
	New Bill Could Divert Billions in Small Business Contracts to Corporate Giants PR Newsire [LEXISNEXIS], Jun 30, 2009
	New Bill Could Divert Billions in Small Business Contracts to Corporate Giants PR Newsire [LEXISNEXIS], Jun 30, 2009 For the second time in the last year, the House of Representatives Small Business Committee has passed legislation that will change the definition of a small business to give some of the nation's wealthiest investors billions of dollars in federal small business contracts.

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	Retail Issues Monitor - June KPMG, Jun 19, 2009
	Retail Issues Monitor - June KPMG, Jun 19, 2009 Welcome to the June edition of Issues Monitor. Each edition pulls together and shares our firms’ industry-wide knowledge to help you quickly and easily get briefed on the issues that effect your sector.
	Thriving, Not just Surviving ACI, Jun 18, 2009
	Thriving, Not just Surviving ACI, Jun 18, 2009 Research was conducted during the early stages of the credit crisis. But our assessment takes into account the recent changes in the global markets. Although the first reaction of the finance function in this climate may be to revert to the ‘control and compliance’ activities of the past, true leaders in finance will partner with their business leaders to address these issues head on and better position themselves for the future. However, finance functions should also continue to fulfil their traditional accounting and compliance responsibilities with maximum efficiency.
	Dealing with Supplier Risk in Tough Times KPMG, Jun 17, 2009
	Dealing with Supplier Risk in Tough Times KPMG, Jun 17, 2009 As turbulent times continue, many smaller suppliers are going out of business. Now is the time for large manufacturers to identify and analyze their key risks in terms of parts and supply networks. The right tools and methodologies can help companies effectively eliminate, reduce or transfer their risk up and down the supply chain.
	BRIC Business Outlook Survey KPMG International, Jun 17, 2009
	BRIC Business Outlook Survey KPMG International, Jun 17, 2009 The Business Outlook Survey is produced by Markit Economics and sponsored by KPMG LLP. The report features original survey data which provide internationally comparable information on business expectations for the year ahead in the four BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China).
	EU Business Outlook Survey KPMG International, Jun 17, 2009
	EU Business Outlook Survey KPMG International, Jun 17, 2009 The Business Outlook Survey is produced by Markit Economics and sponsored by KPMG LLP. The report features original survey data which provide internationally comparable information on business expectations for the year ahead in the main European economies.
	Doing Business in High Growth Markets KPMG, Jun 17, 2009
	Doing Business in High Growth Markets KPMG, Jun 17, 2009 Published by KPMG's Canadian Enterprise Network: Planning expansion into foreign economies? Whether you're looking to export, invest, or manufacture abroad, attract investment, seek technology, or develop innovation and R&D partnerships, navigating a successful growth strategy and market entry into any of today’s high growth markets requires strategic business acumen but also management of associated cultural nuances.
	Diversified Industrials - Quarterly Issues Monitor KPMG LLP, Jun 17, 2009
	Diversified Industrials - Quarterly Issues Monitor KPMG LLP, Jun 17, 2009 Welcome to the June edition of Issues Monitor. Each edition pulls together and shares our firms' industry-wide knowledge to help you quickly and easily get briefed on the issues that effect the Diversified Industrials sector.

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Looking to the Future: What President Obama's Tax Proposals Could Mean for your Business

JUL 15, 2009

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