National business briefs: Plan would standardize accounting standards worldwide (The Kansas City Star)
Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed a plan to allow public companies to begin using international accounting standards for reporting financial results in two years and may require them to do so starting in 2014.
Rupp hoping for a improved service with Jefferson Bus Lines (Westby Times)
If Ruth Rupp, who operates the bus depot in the city of Westby has her way, Jefferson Bus Lines will not eliminate service to communities from La Crosse to Madison, but will increase service under the direction of a new company manager and a wise new marketing plan.
26-08-2008: No plan to abolish 5% service tax (The Edge Daily)
KUALA LUMPUR: The government does not plan to abolish the collection of the 5% service tax which has been operational through the Service Tax Act 1975, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha.
With community service and work, Leasures enjoy 'golden years' (Fairfield Echo)
LEBANON — George and Mary Alice Leasure have spent decades in service to the city of Lebanon. They say it's their way of giving back to the city that has provided them a wonderful place to live and a place to build their successful business, Ghent Manufacturing.
September Issue of FuelNet Monthly Explains How to Grow a Business in a Down Economy (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
To help owners and managers of companies of every size boost sales, generate leads, and grow market share in tough economic times, the September issue of FuelNet Monthly explains the key steps in the business plan development process, from adopting a strategic approach to managing costs to involving employees. A sidebar to the cover story outlines the five best practices for business growth.
China Telecom says 1st half profit slips 8 percent as revenues for fixed-line service drop (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
BEIJING - China Telecom Ltd. said Thursday its first-half earnings slipped 8 percent as revenues for fixed-line voice service shrank and warned it faces pressure on profits as Beijing carries out a planned restructuring of its telecoms industry.