Sure, Boeing lost a $35 billion air tanker contract to rivals Northrop Grumman and European firm Airbus. But it's hardly the massive blow to American business that the media has made it out to be, says BNET's Michael Mattis. Read on for further analysis of the state of American business and how it measures up to global competition.

Boeing Isn't as All-American as Everyone Thinks
There is one thing that the Boeing-Airbus rivalry is not -- a tussle over how American the Air Force's p***s will be. Boeing, afterall, is as international as its European nemesis.

Are American Multinationals Still "American"?
Many of America's top companies are making 50 percent (and sometimes more) of their sales offshore. In an increasingly globalized economy, do these multinationals still qualify as American companies?

BNET Book Brief: "Innovation Nation"
What do Hollywood, the Internet, and venture capitalism all have in common? They were all American-made ideas. But bestselling author John Kao says the U.S. is now at risk of losing its innovative edge. Here are his ideas for how to get it back.

"Made in the U.S.A." Gets a Makeover
Years ago the label appealed mostly to blue collar workers worried about the flight of manufacturing jobs overseas and those interested in trumpeting their down-home patriotism. Now "Made in the U.S.A." has new cachet.

China's Hidden Dragons
As the Chinese government encourages more private ownership of companies, firms that are blending private and public ownership are quietly grabbing market share from older, bigger, and financially mightier rivals in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

Is Your Company at Risk for Financial Restatements?
Financial restatements strain resources and unnerve shareholders. It's a wild, post-Sarbox world. Here are five top-downloaded articles outlining how smart companies survive.

3 Rules for Getting Good Press
In terms of PR advice for business leaders, Woody Allen wasn't far off the mark when he said, "80 percent of life is just showing up."

Dazzle an Audience
Communications coach Carmine Gallo on how to tell a better story, whether you're pitching a product, company, or service.

Craft a Killer Sales Pitch
Your dream client is standing next to you in the elevator. Here's how to use the next few minutes to sell him your idea.

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