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Channel business during recession

There are certain things that are hard to sell during a recession. RVs, for example. The Midwest RV show was in town, and not surprisingly, nobody's buying the house-on-wheels these days.

Okay, I hear you, we're not in a recession. Only a "mental recession", right? Things are better than they've ever been? You work for Exxon?

| News | Channel | 08/19/08 at 5:04 pm |

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7 survival tips for managing IT in an economic slowdown

Small and midsized businesses may not be receiving the right advice on how best to cut IT spending

| Tip | Small business | 08/18/08 at 4:38 am |

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11 ways to save money online

Maybe you've heard: We're in an economic downturn. For that reason, most of us are tightening our belts and looking for deals. So to help you keep more of your cash, here's a list of 11 ways you can go online to save money. Some of these sites aren't new, but they bear repeating as a guide in turbulent financial times. We welcome you to add your own suggestions in the "comments" field at the end of this story.

| Opinion | Internet | 07/28/08 at 10:31 am |

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IT worker confidence hits all-time low

Now more than ever American IT workers fear the weakening U.S. economy will impact their ability to find and keep jobs in high-tech, according to research released Wednesday.

| News | Career | 07/23/08 at 4:17 pm |

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