The news, trends and attitudes that are impacting your business and your entrepreneurial efforts on 28 September:
Top story: It's an exciting hump day for geeks and casual tech fans alike, with the expected launch of Amazon's tablet today and, finally, a date for the unveiling of Apple's iPhone 5. In the latest battle of the tablets, Amazon appears ready to fire a decisive salvo against iPad today by introducing the Kindle Fire. Smaller than other tablets, according to those who have already seen it, it is expected to retail for under $300, making it much cheaper than the iPad, a key selling point in this economy.
But not to be undersold, Apple announced late yesterday that fans should mark their calendars for October 4, because the company has invited reporters to is headquarters for an event called "Let's Talk iPhone." It will be the first big public test for new chief executive Tim Cook, who replaced Steve Jobs after his resignation last month.Conversation starters:
Small biz group appeals health care reform law: The National Federal of Independent Business is requesting that the Supreme Court strike down the Obama administration's health care reform law, saying it's bad for business. Meanwhile, insurance premiums have been rapidly rising this year.
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