Bad news for citrus is good news for stateFRESNO, Calif. — It took just five nights of bitter cold to ruin $1 billion in citrus and other produce, but some crops thrived in the frigid temperatures. By Joe McDonald denies plans to cancel order for Airbus A380PARIS — Parcel delivery company the last remaining customer for the cargo version of the Airbus A380, said Friday it hadn't decided whether to cancel its order for the superjumbos. GE's quarterly profits more than doubleBy John Christoffersen Boeing rival not expected to bid on Air Force tanker contractWASHINGTON — Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. is not expected to bid on an estimated $100 billion contract for Air Force refueling planes, potentially paving the way for The Boeing Co. WASHINGTON — Americans finally saw some relief when they filled up their gas tanks and visited their doctors. Insurance should soften blow for farmers in California citrus freezeFRESNO, Calif. — As the chill descended on California last weekend, citrus farmers were already prepared for the worst. IBM profits up 11 percentFourth-quarter profit at International Business Machines Corp. rose 11 percent and beat Wall Street expectations Thursday, and the company also delivered a blockbuster figure in services contract signings, an important measure of future revenue. Microsoft to offer Vista downloadMicrosoft Corp. will make its new Windows Vista operating system available for sale and download online, marking a new step for the software company, which has previously sold Windows only on packaged discs or pre-loaded on computers. iPod, Mac sales send Apple profits to recordSAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple Inc. on Wednesday posted a record profit in its fiscal first quarter, beating Wall Street estimates as earnings rose 78 percent amid strong holiday sales of its iPod music players and Macintosh computers. Merchant AccountsWhen you need to accept credit cards from your customers, your company needs to get a merchant account to process those transactions. Get the basics on the terminology, important features, fees, and the types of providers who are likely to meet your needs. Checklist for Starting a BusinessFollow the SBA's recommended plan to achieve your goals. Evaluating New Business IdeasSave yourself time, trouble, and money by testing your ideas before implementing them. Importance of New TechnologyNail It: A conversation with Don and Joel Dzekciorius of E-Poxy, a construction company in Albany, New York. Choosing a Business StructureFollow our step-by-step guide through the complicated process#tracking |
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