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Question: Which of these items will actually stimulate the economy? Which will most egregiously NOT help the economy?
This is what’s actually in the Recovery Bill. http://wsbradio.com/blogs/jamie_dupree/2009/02/spending-in-the-stimulus-bill.html

$ 24 million for construction and repairs to US Department of Agriculture facilities
$ 22.5 million for the USDA Inspector General for oversight on the stimulus bill
$ 176 million for deferred maintenance on US Agricultural Research Service facilities
$ 50 million to modernize and maintain the IT system of the Farm Service Agency
$ 290 million for “Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations”
$ 50 million for “Wastershed Rehabiliation Program”
$ 1 billion for rural housing direct loans
$ 10.4 billion for rural housing guaranteed loans
$ 2.5 billion for rural distance learning, telemedicine and broadband
$ 100 million in grants for National School Lunch Program equipment assistance
$ 150 million in agricultural commodity assistance
$ 1 billion for the Census Bureau
$ 4.7 billion for “Broadband Technology Opportunities Program” which includes $ 350 million for the
development of a “broadband inventory map”
$ 650 million for Digital TV converter box program
$ 220 million for Scientific research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
$ 360 million for Construction of scientific research facilities
$ 230 million in extra budget money for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
$ 600 million for NOAA “Procurement, Acquisition and Construction”
$ 225 million in grants for programs to combat violence against women
$ 2 billion in state and local law enforcement assistance grants
$ 225 million in grants to improve the criminal justice system
$ 225 million in law enforcement assistance to Indian Tribes
$ 100 million for the “office for Victims of Crime”
$ 125 million in law enforcement assistance for rural areas
$ 50 million in state and local grants to combat internet crime against kids
$ 1 billion for the COPS program
$ 400 million in operations budget money for NASA
$ 150 million for “Aeronautics” at NASA
$ 400 million for “Exploration” at NASA
$ 2.5 billion for research at the National Science Foundation
$ 100 million for NSF “Education and Human Resources”
$ 400 million for NSF “Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction”
$ 1.4 billion in Army “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 657 million in Navy “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 113 million in Marine Corps “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 1.09 billion for Air Force “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 98 million for Army Reserve “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 55 million for Navy Reserve “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 39 million in Marine Corps Reserve “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 13 million for Air Force Reserve “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 266 million for Army National Guard “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 25 million for Air National Guard “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 75 million each for Army, Navy, Air Force “Research, Development, Test and Evaluation”
$ 400 million for “Defense Health Program”
$ 2 billion for Army Corps of Engineers construction
$ 375 million for Army Corps projects on the Mississippi and tributaries
$ 2.07 billion for Army Corps of Engineers “Operation and Maintenance”
$ 100 million for “Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program”
$ 1 billion for Interior Department “Water and Related Resources”
$ 50 million for Central Utah Project Completion Act
$ 50 million for California Bay-Delta Restoration Act
$ 10 million to inspect canals in urban areas
$ 16.8 billion for Energy Department, “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy”
$ 5 billion of that goes for “Weatherization Assistance”
$ 4.5 billion to improve the nation’s electricity grid
$ 3.4 billion for “Fossil Energy Research and Development”
$ 483 million for “Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup”
$ 390 million for “Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund”
$ 1.6 billion for “Science”
$ 6 billion “Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program”
$ 5.12 billion for “Defense Environmental Cleanup”
$ 7 million for oversight of “Making Work Pay” tax credits and payments in this bill
$ 80 million to implement health insurance tax credit plan
$ 5.5 billion for the “Federal Buildings Fund”
$ 300 million to buy energy efficient vehicles for the federal government
$ 200 million to consolidate the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
$ 100 million for hi tech border security technology along the Mexican border
$ 420 million for construction of US Customs land border ports of entry
$ 20 million for tactical communications equipment for immigration enforcement
$ 1 billion for Aviation Security (explosive detection equipment)
$ 98 million for improvements to Coast Guard shore facilities
$ 142 million for “Alteration of Bridges”
$ 150 million in FEMA Public Transportation Security Assistance grants
$ 150 million for Port Security Grants
$ 210 million in grants to upgrade non-Federal fire stations
$ 125 million for Bureau of Land Management activities
$ 180 million for Bureau of Land Management construction
$ 15 million for Wildland Fire
Romare, obviously not all economist think it will stimulate the economy. Take a look at http://www.cato.org/special/stimulus09/cato_stimulus.pdf where 200 economists sign a full-page ad saying that government spending is not the way to improve the economy.

Answer:

Answer by Bub
I believe they will ALL stimulate the economy.

Making The Most Of Your Human Resources Data

Your company is already collecting the key HR information it needs to maintain business operations and meet labor regulations, but are you getting the most out of the data? Making the most of your data doesn’t only depend on the information, but also the strategy addressing how it is organized, used and accessed.

As the need for managing human resources continues to evolve, many companies are looking to Human Resources Management Systems to automate traditional HR functions, such as benefits management and payroll, as well as for the creation of a centralized employee database with personal information, employment histories, skills and capabilities.

Omnios doesn’t just implement a software system. We will work with you to review and conduct an assessment to determine your company’s HR needs and requirements. With this analysis, we will provide recommendations and a strategy on how you can implement a new HR management system designed to help you meet company goals and objectives by getting the most out of your data.

To meet the increasing HR needs of companies, Omnios offers Ascentis HR. The Ascentis HR Suite consists of the following components:

Payroll Connect, which simplifies the payroll process by comparing employee data against the payroll provider’s database to reduce redundancies and errors. Application Manager, which streamlines the hiring process and managing candidate information through a central database of information. Self-Service, which allows employees direct online access to manage and update their personal, benefits and payroll information.

Ascentis HR offers additional modules, including automatic enrollment forms, alerts, advanced reporting services and eligibility tracking services.

With Ascentis HR Suite and its experienced staff of HR systems professionals, Omnios offers a comprehensive HR technology strategy and an easy-to-use, wizard-driven HR management system that allows companies to integrate and automate their HR functions.

If you would like to learn more about how Omnios can help you take advantage of your HR data, please contact us at (847)459-8500.

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California State Measures Prop 19 Legalizes Marijuana Under California Law But Not Federal Law Nor Most If Not All Human Resource Departments

So… my esteem collogues across California, make that the world! What exactly should we do about this measure and how does it really affect the citizens of California. Well let’s talk about it in terms of employment and the human resources department issues it raises, the impact it will have on the hiring practices of companies across the state, and the miss-guided direction it will send our younger and most naive applicants in.

First let’s recap Prop 19, as it is described in the Official California Sample Ballot and Voter instruction manual. It states the following:

Prop 19. Legalizes Marijuana under California but not federal law. Permits local Governments to Regulate and Tax Commercial production, distribution, and sale of Marijuana, Initiative Statute. Allows people 21 years old or older to possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use. Fiscal impact: Depending on federal, state, and local government actions, potential increase tax and fee revenues in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually and potential correctional savings of several tens of millions of dollars annually.

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! No kidding!

California has one of the highest if not the highest unemployment ratios in the nation, 12.6%, 2.5 million people out of work in the State, and we are asking our citizen’s if it’s Ok to smoke marijuana, break federal law and fail every employer’s drug test known to man.

I am not suggesting that there is a wrong or right stance on this issue, only to say that as we propose these ballots for the voters to consider; are we as professionals, parents, dads, moms; and others looking at the “big picture”?

Well folks, when I started this blog we were several days before the vote, but busy is busy and I didn’t get a chance to finish it or those thought provoking discussions I had hoped to generate.

Two weeks past the vote, and Californian’s overwhelming voted the proposition down and it’s no longer an issue, or is it?

Keep in mind there are Human resources departments all over country who continue to require pre-employment drug testing and are eliminating possible candidates for ‘dirty’ drug test. The mind set of HR executives have not and will not change on this point.

No potential employer wants to hire someone off the street who is a user of any banded substance; especially those deemed by the court system (Federal, State and Local) to be punishable by law! So what is the point?

If these kinds of initiatives are allowed to pass because we are “short sited” and or naïve to the challenges of the real hiring criteria; then we will doom another generation of young potential hire’s. They will find most opportunities if not all open positions unavailable, and the doors that lead to them… slammed in their faces!

My friends’ society has to make several systemic changes in how we think about marijuana, its place in our everyday activities, and its place in the work place to pass with a vote of yes these types of propositions.

In states that have elected to approve a marijuana initiative, the question is… have they incorporated business leaders, community leaders, social leaders, and educational institutions and had an open dialog about how this all fits in to the real world?

Arizona wake up and smell the coffee. You may be looking at a significant increase in your already high and unmanageable unemployment numbers…

Make sense?

Joseph A. Stanislaw (born in 1949) is founder and Chief Executive Officer of the advisory firm The JAStanislaw Group, LLC which specialises in environmentally sound investment in energy and technology. Joseph A. Stanislaw co-founded Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) in 1983, realising the importance of sustainable energy solutions. He is an independent senior advisor to Deloitte & Touche Energy & Resources practice, assisting the firm and its clients in identifying and developing services and strategies in the areas of clean and emerging technologies, sustainable development, climate change, carbon initiatives and innovation. Joseph A. Stanislaw was awarded a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge where he was elected a research fellow of Clare Hall. He received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Edinburgh.

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5 Most Common Small Business Financing Requirements

Small businesses are the backbone of our American way of life. Yet more small businesses are failing than ever before. Granted, the economy is still in rough shape, even though it’s appearing to slowly improve, but this isn’t helping the small businesses stay open. While the recovery may have gotten to Wall Street, it hasn’t yet made it all the way to Main Street. What drives most small businesses under is a lack of immediate cash flow which could be handled with a small business loan.

The main drawback to this is making sure the business is going to be able to pay back that loan. In order to qualify, there are several requirements that small businesses have to meet. Here is a list of a few:

1. There has to be a business plan in place. Either the original business plan if one was developed, or one to plan out the uses for funds and the projected financials based on the loan.

2. If at all possible, collateral will need to be posted for the loan. This can be equipment, machinery, land and building or anything else of value. Having collateral gives the bank or finance company something to put a lien on in case the business still fails.

3. Business credit scores need to be good. These scores are used just like personal scores are and can affect the amount or availability of small business financing. Check these before trying for a loan as each check by a lending institution affects the scores.

4. If the business is a partnership or has multiple partners, anyone who owns more than 20% may have to have a personal score of 680 or higher. Check these as well.

5. Each lender will have different requirements that will need to be met. The best way to make sure you’re covering all your bases is to check with the lender first and see what those requirements will be. That way you don’t go into the loan process and have issues because a step wasn’t prepared for. This lack of preparation will cost you time because you’ll have to go meet that requirement before the process can continue. And that may be time you don’t have.

Also, make sure what type of small business loan or financing you really need. There are 5 basic types and each are geared for a specific set of needs. Do the research and make sure you’re looking at the right type of loan, otherwise you may undercapitalize and will wind up in the same position you’re in now. Take your time and make sure you’re efforts are going to lead you to success.

Human Resources: The Most Important Asset?

Technology, good marketing campaigns, competitive prices, excellent products/services and many other factors are key for any organization; without them, no company could be competitive.

But they are nothing without the most important assets that any organization has; human resources. They are the most important factor in determining the success or failure of any company.

They tend to be the first thing that customers and the general public notice about a company. Ever tried to buy something just to find out that the employee didn’t really know much about the company, o had a bad attitude? If so, you know exactly what this means.

So, even if the economy is weak, companies need to find, hire and keep people that can successfully do what they got hired for. This is common sense, but many companies try to save money by reducing staff an/or hiring people that is not qualified enough or who is not as experienced as required.

That is why human resources professionals are very important for any organization. They need to be able to find good candidates, train them, evaluate them, and manage anything that has to do with them; to do this, they need to know the organization they work for.

No matter what kind of company and organization we are talking about. Technology and money are important, but women and men are the ones who make decisions, negotiate and execute plans.

That is why there are many jobs in HR available, even when the economy is weak. Organizations understand the importance of HR management; good HR policies are necessary to be able to compete.

Some jobs in HR include Vice-President Human Resources jobs and Human Resources Manager jobs. There are also many other start-up positions for recent graduates and less experienced job-seekers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A business greatest asset is its people. And like any other asset, the people of business need to be managed. Janice Leroux from HR Performance & Results speaks about the basics of Human Resouces.

Human Resources MBA The Most Sought Out Specialization by Aspiring Candidates

In recent times, aspiring candidates enrolling for MBA course is rising day by day. This field of business management has attracted career aspiring candidates from all over the world. It is mainly because when setting up any type of business, an individual should be present in the company who ensures that the business is running without any hassle. Since employees are the ones who bring profit to the company, they should be managed in a delicate way. All these responsibilities are on the shoulders of an individual who is the holder of human resources MBA degree.

With globalization, there is a huge demand for individuals with human resources MBA degree. Since the individuals who have earned this degree are in peak positions of their career and earning hefty paychecks, it is one of the reasons why numerous candidates are opting for MBA course. There are various colleges and universities around the globe who offer these courses to its students in both regular and distance learning mode. Among the three specializations of these courses, the field of human resource is the most sought out by students.

In any type of business, labor is the most important input for production so they need to be handled properly and in a delicate manner. If they are not handled properly, they can make a huge impact on the organization. With the introduction of human resources MBA, gone are the days, when workers were not treated well by their employees. In current times, the method of dominating and controlling the workers has been left behind. This field of MBA course teaches the individuals how to understand the psychology of the workers so that they are satisfied with the workings of the company.

An individual who is a human resources MBA degree holder is responsible for making peace and harmony in the work place. If any issues rise among the workers they should be able to solve it before the matter gets out of hand. Since workers are an important part of any organization, they are responsible for recruiting individuals for various eligible vacant positions in the company. They should be able to handle any problem with utmost efficiency. These individuals are also responsible for creating harmony among workers in the workplace. All these issues will be taught to the individuals in their MBA course.

The MBA course also helps the candidates to attain the right kind of attitude and personality which is essential for this high profile. These courses also deal with various other topics which help the candidates to hone their communication and leadership qualities. In current times, the distance mode of education has become quite popular among several candidates. This is mainly due to the reason that with this mode of education individuals does not need to attend regular classes.

Earning human resources MBA degree with the mode of distance education has helped numerous working professionals to increase their credentials without resigning from their job. This type of education has also helped underprivileged candidates to pursue their dream goals which they were not able to do before due to various reasons. This option has helped them to reach new heights in their career paths.

Human Resources MBA The Most Sought Out Specialization by Aspiring Candidates

In recent times, aspiring candidates enrolling for MBA course is rising day by day. This field of business management has attracted career aspiring candidates from all over the world. It is mainly because when setting up any type of business, an individual should be present in the company who ensures that the business is running without any hassle. Since employees are the ones who bring profit to the company, they should be managed in a delicate way. All these responsibilities are on the shoulders of an individual who is the holder of human resources MBA degree.

With globalization, there is a huge demand for individuals with human resources MBA degree. Since the individuals who have earned this degree are in peak positions of their career and earning hefty paychecks, it is one of the reasons why numerous candidates are opting for MBA course. There are various colleges and universities around the globe who offer these courses to its students in both regular and distance learning mode. Among the three specializations of these courses, the field of human resource is the most sought out by students.

In any type of business, labor is the most important input for production so they need to be handled properly and in a delicate manner. If they are not handled properly, they can make a huge impact on the organization. With the introduction of human resources MBA, gone are the days, when workers were not treated well by their employees. In current times, the method of dominating and controlling the workers has been left behind. This field of MBA course teaches the individuals how to understand the psychology of the workers so that they are satisfied with the workings of the company.

An individual who is a human resources MBA degree holder is responsible for making peace and harmony in the work place. If any issues rise among the workers they should be able to solve it before the matter gets out of hand. Since workers are an important part of any organization, they are responsible for recruiting individuals for various eligible vacant positions in the company. They should be able to handle any problem with utmost efficiency. These individuals are also responsible for creating harmony among workers in the workplace. All these issues will be taught to the individuals in their MBA course.

The MBA course also helps the candidates to attain the right kind of attitude and personality which is essential for this high profile. These courses also deal with various other topics which help the candidates to hone their communication and leadership qualities. In current times, the distance mode of education has become quite popular among several candidates. This is mainly due to the reason that with this mode of education individuals does not need to attend regular classes.

Earning human resources MBA degree with the mode of distance education has helped numerous working professionals to increase their credentials without resigning from their job. This type of education has also helped underprivileged candidates to pursue their dream goals which they were not able to do before due to various reasons. This option has helped them to reach new heights in their career paths.

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The Most Important Task to Obtain Small Business Finance is Preparing a Business Plan. in Small Business Finance, Business Plan Can Provide the Borrow

Small business finance acts as a stepping stone for the small businesses, to explore innovative and holistic approach of business to increase their profits. With small business finance borrower can minimize the difficulty of funds that the borrower comes across during the business.

Small business finance depends upon nature of the business i.e. new or seasoned business. Amount fetched through the small business finance can be used for various purposes like buying a land, furniture, raw material, advertisement, machinery, outgoing expenditures etc.

Depending upon the borrower’s requirement he can either opt for the secured or unsecured loans. If the borrower wants to enjoy the attractive features and larger loaned amount then he should opt for the secured small business finance, but for that he has to place some valuable collateral against the loaned amount.

Borrowers who are looking for small amount can opt for unsecured small business finance. Unsecured small business finance is often availed by those borrowers who are unable to place collateral against the loan amount. Tenants or non-homeowners can avail the unsecured business finance at the competitive rate of interest.

Small business finance can be accessed from various lenders like prominent banks, institutions, lenders. With these, nowadays small business finance is also available through the online market.

Online has proved to be a simple and the fast method of acquiring the small business finance. While opting for the small business finance borrower must not forget to compare the quotes of different lenders in respect to repayment period, lower interest rate, and the loaned amount.

Borrower with bad or poor credit history like CCJ’s, bankruptcy, defaults, arrears IVA, etc can freely opt for the small business finance.

The most important task to obtain small business finance is preparing a business plan. In small business finance, business plan provides the borrower to know what amount to be raised for his business.

Where Most Business Financing Frustration Comes From

Finding proper business financing is not easy at the best of times for most small and medium sized business owners and managers.  

There are a number of reasons that collectively explain why the business financing market can be so difficult to understand and navigate.

But probably the single biggest reason is the lack of useful information about how the business financing market actually works.

Business financing information and education sources predominantly come in two forms: 1) institutional education material; 2) major bank advertising.

If you’ve ever read through a educational finance text book or taken a business finance course, you already know how difficult it can be to apply the theories, principles, and strategies to a small or medium sized business scale.

From a formal educational point of view, there is very little useful information provided as to how the market place works, how to plan for financing requirements, how to manage periods of growth, decline, transition, start up, etc.  

Sure academic books and courses can go through all these areas in great detail, but is the information practical, real world, something you can relate to and apply yourself as a manager or owner of a small or medium sized business?

In most cases, the answer is a resounding NO.  

Most finance text books speak to big business financing dynamics that are not easily transferable to small and medium sized business scenarios.

Outside of the formal education system, the next great source of business financing information is the information provided by the major banks, which they tend to make available to you by the boat load through there broad based marketing campaigns.

Unfortunately, the information by itself seldom helps you determine if a particular institution would be able to provide you with financing, or what would be required to qualify for a loan.

The massive brand advertising campaigns run by the major banks have told us for years  that these institutions will take care of all our banking needs, and that basically all we have to do is show up on their door step and they’ll take care of the rest.

Depending on whose numbers you look at, in reality major banks provide less than 30% of the financing required by small and medium sized businesses and this number is on the decline.

So, when equipped with little or no useful information, the average business owner or manager for a small or medium sized business will first approach their existing bank for financing.

After all, you just need to show up at the door step of a major bank and they will take care of your needs, especially if you are a long time customer, right?

Despite the branded messages to the contrary, major banks tend to be very selective when providing business financing to small and medium sized businesses.

So, if your bank can’t provide you with the business financing you require, what is your alternative?

The good news is that business financing sources continue to grow in numbers as more and more lenders carve out a particular piece of the market to service.

In order to take advantage of these alternatives, you need to have a solid approach in place when seeking business financing.

Here’s a short list of things to consider

>>> Develop a thorough understanding of both your personal and business assets, income, and cash flow.

Regardless of financing model, these elements will always come into play to some degree.

A good practice to follow is to maintain a personal net worth statement and update it at least quarterly so that when you do need to access this information you don’t have to dig through stock certificates, pension statements, life insurance policies, etc., to come up with a current value for the assets you own and the debts you owe.

Your knowledge of your own business financials is also an indication of your ability to manage your business.

>>> Monitor and manage your personal and business credit.
Small and medium sized business financing is focused on both personal and business credit histories.
Regular reviews of both personal and business credit reports from the credit reporting agencies are important to avoid errors and credit practices that can severly damage your borrowing power.
>>> Develop your marketing position.
Yes, seeking business financing is a marketing exercise.
When applying for business financing, you are marketing your business to lending sources.
In order for them to seriously consider your application, they need to know what’s in it for them.
What will they make as a return?
What is the risk of you not paying the money back?
What are the business risks and how do you intend to manage them?
When will they get their money back?
How will you secure the loan, and so on.
>>> Research Lending Sources
Your goal when seeking business financing is to locate the amount of capital you require to accomplish a specific purpose from a financing source that meets your business needs.
Again, there are lots of business financing sources. But there is also lots of variation in the types of business applications each one can consider.
Broad based lenders reply on credit history and net worth.  As you get more specific in terms of financing application and industry, lender applications become more narrow and can be harder to locate.
Financing consulants and business loan brokers can be an excellent source of information.

>>> Qualify The Lender
Before you make a formal application, find out if the lender has the programs and lending track record to meet your specific needs.
Too often, only the lender does any amount of qualification. Both sides should get comfortable with what each can offer the other before proceeding with a formal application process.
>>> Compare your options
Depending on the scenario, there can be several financing strategies that could work for your business.
Make sure you take the time to compare before making a decision.  The extra time spent could save you considerable time and money in the long run.
>>> Start Today
Regardless of what your business financing needs are right now, you should regularly invest time in staying on top of your business’s financials and researching financing sources that fit your industry and potential future applications.
When the time comes to acquire additional capital, your proactive efforts can make all the difference in getting the capital you require, when you need it, for terms that are acceptable to your business.

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