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New Push to Help Small Business Get LoansAs part of its efforts to stimulate economic recovery, the Obama Administration announced a new set of initiatives to help spur lending to small businesses. |
Small Becomes ChicU.S. officials said it is time to help the little guy after a federal watchdog said a bank bailout program had strained the government's credibility. |
Obama to Announce Plans for Small BusinessU.S. President Barack Obama turned his attention to small businesses Wednesday as he planned to announce measures that would help increase credit. |
Food Retailers Turn to Social Networks to Build Business.Stung by a shrinking economy, local food retailers are using technology to draw diners. There are varying degrees to this trend. Some struggle to engage customers via Twitter and Facebook. Others, who are more tech savvy, create tools for the smaller screens of mobile devices. They compete against chain restaurants that can afford more innovative technologies, such as the iPhone apps that allow easy ordering at Pizza Hut and Chipotle Mexican Grill. |
Perform Due Diligence on Potential InvestorsBefore your company receives an infusion of equity capital -- whether from a venture capital firm or an angel investor -- an investigation into your operations usually takes place. The process is commonly known as due diligence, and it can be grueling since the investor uses it to try to uncover weaknesses, potential liabilities, and risk exposures. |
Why Wholesalers Limit Sales to Small RetailersIt feels "wrong" when a supplier limits your purchasing based on your operating an online company -- but it's not illegal. |
Entrepreneurs can Win $100,000: Call for Entries for MillerCoors' Contest--Deadline Extended to Oct.9MillerCoors is putting out a call for entries for an annual entrepreneurial contest in which the top winner will be awarded a $100,000 grant, and the four runners up will each receive $25,000. Deadline has been extended to Friday, October 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (CST) |
Starting a Business in Tough Economic Times, MUES ePowerlunch Webinar SeriesStarting a Business in Tough Economic Times. It's true that there are more businesses born during a recession then any other time. Hear strategies to help navigate the tough times. |
SBA Takes Aim at Larger Audience Through YouTubeThe federal Small Business Administration is trying to expand its audience by launching a free video channel on YouTube. The SBA YouTube channel debuted recently with a 60-second introduction to SBA, its programs and services, and a 10-part "Delivering Success" series co-produced with the U.S. Postal Service. |
Founder of La Bella Hair Products -- a Cuban Escapee -- Began Targeting the Hispanic Market Back in the 1980sKnown for its placenta-based shampoos and firm gels, La Bella didn't come along until 1988. Today it's the nation's top-selling brand of hair products for Hispanics. It all started in one man's garage. |
Inc. Versus LLC- Choosing the Right Legal StructureInc. Versus LLC- Choosing the Right Legal Structure There's more to starting a business than coming up with a great idea. Small business owners also must decide how the business should be structured. |
Credit Card Debt Linked to Greater Chance of Business FailureA new report released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation concludes that credit-card debt significantly reduces the likelihood a new business will survive its first three years of operation. |
Fox News, CNBC Pundit Wages War With U.S. Hispanic Chamber Over Small Business BillAn advocate for small businesses has launched a war of words with the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, publicly assailing the organization for refusing to support a bill that aims to stop corporate giants from snatching up federal contracts meant for small businesses. |
House Passes Controversial Bill To Make Small Business Administration Friendlier to Venture CapitalistsTo the delight of venture capitalists and the chagrin of some small business advocates, the House of Representatives this week approved a bill that would allow venture capitalists to own a greater share of small businesses vying for federal contracts. Now, it awaits Senate approval. If recent history is a guide, it could be a challenge: the Senate last year shot down a similar House-approved bill. But some pundits predict this effort stands a better chance for Senate approval than ever. |
Battle Rages Over Venture Capital's Role in Federal Small Business ProgramThe eligibility of venture capital-funded small businesses to receive federal funds intended for small businesses is being called into question. In the past, taxpayer-funded federal programs designed to help the little guy have been abused to line the pockets of what effectively amounted to branches of big companies. The discovery ended the practice of allowing venture capitalists to own companies participating in the Small Business Innovation Research program. Now, a battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over whether the federal government should invite more venture capitalist |
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