Whether you agree with Barack Obama’s programs and government slant,
you’ll generally have to agree that he has and is using very successful promotional strageties…all during his campaign and the first five months of his presidency…to sway a majority of the American people into thinking he has their best interests at heart.
Using modern electronic capabilities to reach the people, such as blogs, the media, social media and key phrases, he branded his campaign as one of “change,” with people automatically thinking that meant change for the better.  You also find he is branching out into new techniques.  As you study his strategies, can you find anything there …read more

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You may think your home business is  beyond any fall-out from political politics.  You’re a small business owner, minding your own business and staying away from involvement in politics, whether locally, statewide, or nationally.  You aren’t running for any office and feel you can be immune from the whole situation.However….
*Many local political decisions can affect your business…from zoning regulations to spending that raises taxes.
*Statewide decisions can affect your business.  In our state, there are no sales tax.  However, this issue frequently comes up among the politicians as something to initiate to raise money.  Business taxes, employee taxes, environmental regulations, etc., …read more

A round-up of posts by b5media Business Channel bloggers appears at Making Your Vote Count. CE Kelly Erb emphasizes the importance of voting and mentions, “at the business channel we understand the interplay between politics and real life.”
The post I contributed, Politics and Your Home Business , asks the question, “How much should be inject politics into our home business?”
Check out the round-up and see what others business bloggers think about elections and politics in the United States and Canada.

With Election Day taking place in many communities throughout the US, we may ponder, “How much should we inject politics into our home business?”
Will taking a firm stand regarding one’s political views turn customers away or bring more business? This is a question we all have to determine, balancing it against how strongly we feel about specific issues.
A number of factors will be involved:
*Does your business depend on customers from your local community? If so, will a strong political stand affect your business? Or should you low key your opinions?
*If your business is online, your …read more