How to stay afloat in 2009 (Stuff)

If there's one time of year when the world's money writers fall over themselves to give advice, it's new year. But among the overkill of earnest advice-giving are the basics for anyone who wants tips on how to thrive in 2009, or as seems more appropriate right now, remain solvent.

— Bill Gates (Business Standard India)

Why customer relationship management blogs are gaining in importance. The internet will help achieve “friction free capitalism” by putting buyer and seller in direct contact and providing more information to both about each other.

Elizabeth Rigby: Tax Credits vs. Spending: Why Progressives Should Care How the Stimulus is Delivered (HuffingtonPost)

From a progressive perspective, does the use of tax credit represent a political compromise that will limit the potential for the stimulus to seed more substantial policy change?

Tapping into the ranks of job seekers (The Globe and Mail)

THE COMPANY CIVI-SIDE INC. The challenge Getting military reservists to take advantage of a specialized, but unknown, online job site The plan Build an online community around job postings so users have a reason to visit The payoff A steady stream of highly qualified candidates means more finder's fees from employers

7 Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media (Mashable)

Dan Schawbel is the author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success , and owner of the award winning Personal Branding Blog . Between current economic conditions and the technological evolution of the Internet, the traditional approach most job seekers have taken in the past is no longer viable. The approach — developing a resume and cover letter, locating jobs on and ...