Lawson to cut jobs, close office
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:46:07 -0500
(Reuters) - Business software maker Lawson Software Inc said it plans to cut 200 jobs, close one office facility and reduce discretionary expenses as part of a plan to cut costs.
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Lance named lead bidder for 2 bankrupt snack food cos
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:23:18 -0500
(Reuters) - U.S. bankruptcy court for the District of Delaware approved Lance Inc as the lead bidder for the assets of two privately held snack food companies.
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Canada Q3 venture capital investments drop 26 percent
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:03:11 -0500
TORONTO (Reuters) - Fewer Canadian companies are on the receiving end of venture capital investments this year, and those that manage to get funding are getting fewer dollars, according to data released by an industry group on Tuesday.
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PacSun posts Q3 loss from cont ops, sees Q4 loss
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:46:42 -0500
(Reuters) - Athletic-clothing retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc posted a quarterly loss from continuing operations hurt by a slowdown in consumer spending and forecast a fourth-quarter loss, sending its shares down 5 percent.
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The hidden cost of Google Apps
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:54:10 EST
What happens when a business throws out its scheduling and collaboration tools and replaces them with Google's low-cost, online business software? To find out, we at Blumsday migrated our entire shop of roughly a dozen employees and contractors to test out Google Apps.
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Massachusetts: Best 'New Economy' state
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:14:02 EST
Massachusetts is the state best positioned for growth when the current economic turmoil recedes, according to the 2008 State New Economy Index released Tuesday.
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What entrepreneurs are feeling: Fear
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Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:51:54 EST
Meeting Ed Sherman, you'd never guess how frightened he is. Debonair and self-assured, he's the founder and creative force behind a reputable boutique ad agency. To all outward appearances, he epitomizes success. But beneath his polished surface, Sherman is struggling to navigate the financial crisis, keep his business viable and, more than anything else, manage his crushing anxieties.
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A cult BBQ brand stages a comeback
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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:55:33 EST
A sixth-generation Texan, Alen Smith had dreamed of finding that gusher of liquid gold that would make him a legend. And he did - in a pot of barbecue sauce bubbling on his aunt's stove.
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