NEW YORK—Everyone can use a little boost once in a while—from something beautiful to make one smile, to a useful tip, to an economic break. Here are just a few friendly boosts available at VisionMonday.com:

As expected, the U.S. Senate recently approved legislation designed to give an economic boost to small businesses through tax breaks and easier access to credit. Read more in HR Corner.

Lab owners and managers: Thinking of giving your facility a boost with new equipment or other upgrades? Be sure to read Part 3 of HPC Puckett & Company Managing Director Jason A. Meyer's look at leasing versus borrowing for lab enhancements in Laboratories.

Do you think showcasing your practice would boost your business, or harm it? ECPs like you weighed in on VM’s last Quick Poll to answer that question. Take a look at the Quick Poll Results to find out how they voted. And if you’re planning on being in Las Vegas for Vision Expo West, be sure to cast your vote in VM’s latest Quick Poll asking: How likely will you be to use the “Vision Mobile” application that will be available?

Becoming a successful actress in Hollywood is no small feat. In the latest edition of Bold Face: Starlets Never Sleep we highlight three successful starlets and the sunnies that give them that extra boost and spring in their step from Marchon, Kenmark, and Sama Eyewear.

And for a little “Modern Glamour” boost to brighten your day, grab the latest Style.Pages poster in New & Noteworthy.