2013 and Beyond: Challenges and Survival Strategies

Last November's election results did not significantly change the makeup of American leadership. What has changed, however, is the severity of the challenges facing the new 113th Congress and American companies.

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Small Business Is the Driver of the U.S. Economy and Middle Class Prosperity

Small business owners have provided dynamic growth and innovation, and supplied new products, processes and jobs. However, they often are not given the proper respect by politicians for their importance to society.

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To Boost Growth, Establish Free Trade With Europe

Americans have benefited greatly from an increasingly globalized economy. Yet trade growth has slowed. Reducing U.S. and European trade barriers would benefit both sides.

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New Conflict-Minerals Regulations May Impact Your Consumer Products

New regulations may affect your company if it's involved in the manufacturing of everyday consumer products, like cell phones, computers, canned goods, electrical equipment, and jewelry. Vet your supply chains or face possible penalties.

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Exports Booming from Foreign-Trade Zones

For U.S. companies seeking to penetrate global markets, the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program is proving to be a huge asset. In 2011 alone, exports from FTZs surged by 56 percent.

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China Sends Mixed Messages

After last year's leadership transition, many U.S. firms doing business in China hoped to see an expansion of trade and an easing of regulations. Unfortunately, 2013 is shaping up to be nearly as vexing for foreign companies as last year.

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