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Small Business and Entrepreneur

Orlando Entrepreneur Center Hosts Free Seminars

Orlando's National Entrepreneur Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary Tuesday with an afternoon of free educational seminars for small business owners.

El Paso Symposium Offers Help to Startups

The joint project is funded by the U.S Small Business Administration and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and provides one-on-one counseling to anyone looking to start a business.

Lolly Wolly Doodle to Receive $20 Million Investment

Temple's online children's clothing company, Lolly Wolly Doodle, based in Lexington, has received the investment from the Revolution Growth Fund.

Lending Is Crucial to Startup Success

Startups that gain access to funding are aren't just more likely to survive, but "enjoy higher revenues and create more jobs," according to a new study.

Women Artisans Learn to Manage Their Own Businesses

First-world business models just don't work in Third World countries.

Electrolux CEO Says to Focus on Diversity, Risk-taking

Jack Truong, president and CEO of Electrolux Major Appliances North America, knows a thing or two about risk-taking.

Small Business Forum Offers Pro-tips for Survival

Details about jobs programs for employers, small business contracting opportunities, and social media tips will be part of the annual Governor's Small Business Forum on Thursday in El Paso.

The Franchise Road to Business Success

Some entrepreneurs start from the ground up with an original idea, others become agents of existing companies, and still others stake their money in a franchise.

New Businesses Could Launch with Health Care Law

A Taste of the Caribbean in Ohio

Francis Matias noticed that island cuisine was missing in the Miami Valley, so he and his family did something about it.

Minority Business Accelerator Launched in Lexington

As part of the launch of its new Minority Business Accelerator, Commerce Lexington announced a $2.4 million contract as part of a project to build dorms at the University of Kentucky.

More Work Going to Women, Minority Firms

Minority- and women-owned businesses garnered a slightly higher share of Erie County construction and service contracts in 2012 than they did in 2011, according to figures released by the county this week.

LA SBA Announces Speakers for Its Veteran Business Webinar Series

The Los Angeles Small Business Administration District Office is hosting a Veteran Business Webinar - Summer Speaker Series now through Aug. 28. The first was held Wednesday, June 5.

Michael Dell Theory of Sucess: Be a Little Crazy

Michael Dell tells entrepreneurs to embrace the crazy idea: "If it was obvious, everybody would have done it."

Small-business Series Offered

The Small Business Development Center at El Paso Community College is presenting a four-part series on taxes and record keeping for small businesses.