Upbeat: U.S. Consumer Spending Was Up More Than Forecast in February

Signs abound that the economic recovery is holding as shoppers continue to spend amid assurances that growth is returning.

Survey: U.S. Small Business Confidence Climbs to Highest Level in Three Years

Signs continue to appear that consumers are getting more comfortable with the idea of spending more, fueling economic growth.

Hiring Up for Holidays

Retail experts monitoring the job situation nationally say they expect holiday hiring this month to be up over the same period last year, which was up sharply over the economically challenged 2008 shopping season. But forecasts from both the outplacement firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, and the consulting firm, Hay Group, say retailers might start [...]

Retailers Help Stem Job Losses

Total U.S. employment took an unexpected dip in the latest monthly figures, but at least general merchandise retailers are doing their best to help reverse the trend. Non-farm payrolls dropped by 131,000 in July, as the Federal government continued to cut Census jobs. The unemployment rate remained at a dismal 9.5 percent, as 181,000 workers [...]

5 Ways To Ensure Success

With unemployment figures hitting all time highs and credit markets tight, many individuals are taking the opportunity to follow the dream of owning their own business. Regus, a provider of office space for small business, has put together five essential tips for success in business: Focus on what you do best and outsource the rest. [...]