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NFIB Hosts Small-business Forum on Health Care

The Memphis Area Action Council is sponsoring a forum Wednesday on how Obamacare will affect small businesses.

Social Media Tips from Retail Giants

Walmart has the biggest fan page in the United States -- more fans than Facebook itself. What advice does it have for building social media relationships?

Handing Off the Reins Can Be Tricky

The key word to effective transition plans is "proactive," according to Ellie Frey, director of the Family Business Alliance.

Social Media Conference Coming to Kentucky

The BAM! Social Media Conference, set for April 18 in Ashland, will offer a variety of speakers on topics of interest to business owners and entrepreneurs.

Young Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas to Investors in Virginia

Ten new businesses earned seed money Wednesday night at the investor pitch session for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a national program run locally by the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.

US Has 8.6 Million Women-owned Businesses

It is estimated there are more than 8.6 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., generating more than $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing nearly 7.8 million people.

Nominations Sought for Small Business Awards

The Georgia office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is looking for nominations for Georgia's 2013 Small Business, Champion of the Year awards.

Latino Business Leaders Meet With Pa. Legislators

Latino business leaders from Pennsylvania discussed Hispanic entrepreneurship and concerns with a pair of lawmakers Tuesday afternoon.

Startups Racking Up Revenue

That's helped the startup double its revenue since it was profiled by The Oregonian in July, and puts it on track for $500,000 in sales this year.

SBA Chief Recalls Efforts in Financial Crisis

As head of the Small Business Administration, Karen Mills helped guarantee $106 billion in lending to more than 193,000 small businesses, including two record years of more than $30 billion each. She's the first SBA administrator since the Clinton years to have a Cabinet-level position. She'll step down once her successor is chosen. USA TODAY small-business reporter Oliver St. John talked with her about her experiences

Small Business Advocate Seeks User Friendly State

As the state's small-business advocate, Barbara Vohryzek is trying to make state government more user-friendly for the little guy. Appointed in September, the Davis resident is a former small-business owner herself -- running a company that handled SBA loan services -- who also has years of state government experience. She works within the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, known as GO-Biz.

Small Business: Taking a Leap of Faith

It's the ultimate act of faith. In one's self. In the community. In the economy. In America.

SizeUp Tool Offered for Bowling Green Businesses

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to help its partners size up the competition and make more informed business decisions with a new online tool.

Startups Join Monterey Bay Business Plan Competition

Seven Santa Cruz County startups will vie Friday in the first round of 2013 Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition, according to organizers.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Funds Startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania has approved $315,000 in loans and grants for eight startup companies and manufacturers, the organization announced Wednesday.