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Hiring at small businesses rose in May
Hiring at small U.S. businesses showed steady strength in May, with demand for new employees surpassing planned layoffs in all sectors, a business lobby group said on Friday. • FULL STORY

• Small businesses drawn into political debate
Data dispute Bush's claim on effect of Kerry policy

• High-tech background checks hit stores
Critics warn over-the-counter sales may lead to misuse

• Big store or small? Why consumers care
Americans seek both major brands and personal touch

MORE NEWS AND FEATURES

• A little guy flies with the big boys

• Firm goes to the mat over store-floor ads

• Brewing up a strong Starbucks alternative

• Solo pharmacist faces down big chains

• From medical nightmare to business dream

• Small business having a big impact on jobs

• Branding seen as more than a label

• Getting a loan means laying groundwork

• Love can hurt a very small business

• Glut of money could hurt tech start-ups

• IRS eyes more small-business audits

• Forbes: Virtual meetings get more real

• Small business groups split on health plan

• Cold snap spurs small businesses

• Hard Times for California Wineries

• Feds shelve small business loan program

• As job market improves, focus on staff

• MSN Special: Small Business Guide

SMALL-BUSINESS TIPS FROM OFFICE DEPOT

Never Miss a Meeting

On a typical day, 17 million meetings are held in offices throughout the U.S. Make sure you make it to your next event by using a planner or calendar.

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CONSUMER HEADACHES

• Telecom firms pile on extra fees• FTC files first suit over do-not-call violation• FCC logs 10,000 telemarketing complaints• Appeals court upholds do-not-call list• Telemarketers forced to identify themselves

LUNCH BREAK

• June 23: Fastest-growing counties

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Martin Wolk: Eye on the Economy

• RISING RATES POSE NEW CHALLENGE FOR INVESTORS
With the Federal Reserve about to officially usher in a new era of rising interest rates, a prudent investor might use the occasion to re-examine portfolios, strategies and risks.

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• Inflation report eases traders' fears• Inflation surge could make Fed's task harder• Bush-onomics in a post-Reagan world• Job growth surges for third straight month

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