Business Leaders Back Ryan’s Plan With a Few Caveats
Near the top of the list of big national problems routinely cited by business executives are the U.S. budget deficit and the higher taxes they worry would be needed to cover the gap. For that reason, Mitt Romney’s tapping of Rep. Paul Ryan (R.

Wildfires strain outdoor tourism business in western U.S.
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – Wildfires sweeping across the western United States are straining communities that depend upon the summer tourism season, as recreation sites catch fire, campgrounds close and outdoor activities such as river rafting

Winning business through storytelling
Storytelling is the secret to building enterprises and brands that succeed. Though it may seem arcane, it’s a skill any leader can learn. By Jonah Sachs, contributor FORTUNE — Before his name was synonymous with extraordinary leader, Phil

Prudential top bidder for Hartford life insurance business: Bloomberg
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Insurer Prudential Financial Inc. has emerged as the top bidder for the individual life insurance business of rival The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc, a sale that could be worth roughly $1 billion, Bloomberg reported

Road Warriorette – Business Travel 101: Making Travel Easier (Revisited)
Two years ago, I ran a series of posts called Business Travel 101. The goal was to introduce a novice traveler to the secrets of frequent travel, making the transition to expert as painless as possible. I ve re-tooled the series, and now it s more

Paul Ryan: Hometown boy, small business values
This is a rush transcript from “On the Record,” April 17, 2012. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: This week, you have heard a lot about vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, from his

Groupon slumps on weak Europe, slowing daily deals business
(Reuters) – Shares of Groupon Inc (GRPN.O) looked set to open down 20 percent on Tuesday, after the company’s quarterly revenue missed Wall Street estimates on a weak European economy and its high-margin daily deal business slowed. At least two

Organizations partner to save Delaware Bay oyster beds, promote sustainability
COMMERCIAL TWP. An assemblage of scientists, conservationists, politicians and representatives of the oyster industry gathered on the wharf in Bivalve on Tuesday to discuss the birth of a partnership that will help steward the industry into

Russia cancels meeting of key nations, organizations meant to spur action on Syria
Russia has cancelled a meeting of key nations and international organizations aimed at stepping up pressure on the Syrian government and opposition to end the violence and start political negotiations. In a surprise move, Russia’s U.N

Organizations taking donations for Taylor Bridge fire victims
ELLENSBURG, Wash.– The Taylor Bridge fire has destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Many of our viewers want to know how they can help. Many different organizations are taking donations, but not all of them are