<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>US Chamber: SB Matters</title><copyright>Copyright (c) 2008 U.S. Chamber of Commerce</copyright><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/dotcom/sbmatters</link><description>An exploration of the issues affecting small business.</description><item><title>Small Business Matters: Politics: It's Your Business</title><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/magazine/2007/september/0709_10b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:48:17 GMT</pubDate><description>With the 2008 presidential campaign nearly in full swing and House and Senate candidates already positioning for next year's elections, it's time for businesses to start paying attention to politics.</description></item><item><title>Small Business Matters: The Real Estate Hunt</title><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/magazine/2007/august/0708_6b.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:28:55 GMT</pubDate><description>After personnel costs, rent accounts for the most significant portion of a business' expenditures.</description></item><item><title>Small Business Matters: Five Steps to Marketing Online</title><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/magazine/2007/july/0707_10b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description>The Web is a relatively new marketing channel, and many small business owners believe that it is simply too complex or costly to manage.</description></item><item><title>Small Business Matters: New Workers, New Expectations</title><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/magazine/2007/june/0706_10b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 20:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description>They're savvy, efficient, and comfortable with technology. They're Generation Y, and they're coming to an office near you.</description></item><item><title>Small Business Matters: Strategic Management</title><link>http://www.uschamber.com/publications/magazine/2007/may/0705_10b.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:38:32 GMT</pubDate><description>Over the years, strategic planning has grown into what is known in the industry as strategic management. </description></item></channel></rss>