Weekly e-mail news briefing for trade associations, professional societies, and state and local chambers of commerce The inside track to business best-practices to help you lead your association or chamber of commerce Hand-picked news from hundreds of media sources It's what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and U.S. Chamber of Commerce will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About U.S. Chamber of Commerce     Send U.S. Chamber SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Small businesses reduce costs to cope with economy Economic fixes can't come soon enough for small businesses feeling pinched by economic hard times, especially in Florida where property taxes and insurance rates have increased. Small businesses are turning to staff reduction and lowered benefits to cope.  Florida Today (Melbourne) (1/23)