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CURTAIN TIME FOR THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS

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THE JANUARY 1980 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN, BUT WORK ON IT HAS BEEN PROCEEDING FOR MONTHS. IDEAS FOR THE AGENDA HAVE BEEN PRODUCED BY SMALL BUSINESS PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AND THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF, HEADED BY J.R. KIRKLAND, HAS COORDINATED SMALL BUSINESS INPUT, RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY EIGHT TASK FORCES, AND DELEGATE CHANGES. THE DELEGATION'S JOB WILL BE TO COME UP WITH SOLUTIONS TO 13 PROBLEM AREAS. SOME AREAS FOR DISCUSSION ARE ENERGY, INNOVATION-TECHNOLOGY, VETERANS, AND INTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION.

Innovations, Technology

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Sitting pretty, working better

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Irwin Goldberg founded SBTB Ergonics in Costa Mesa, California, after he was dismissed from his executive position. His company distributes ergonomic products and he sells territories, training programs and marketing information to recruited agents.

Office equipment and supplies industry, Office equipment industry, Column, SBTB Ergonics

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Imperfect partnerships: vive la difference!

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Kenneth Ryan and Edward LeBeau were incompatible in their business partnership. They consulted a psychologist who helped them restore a good working relationship by reframing attitudes, encouraging communication and emphasizing aims.

Freight transportation arrangement, Economic aspects, Partnership, Partnerships, Airmax Inc.

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