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Senate Clears Way for $30 Billion Small Business Fund

2 hours 19 min ago
The plan would invest federal money in small banks and give them incentives to re-lend that money to Main Street companies
Categories: Small Business News

Republicans Block Small-Business Lending Measure

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 10:37pm
Senate Republicans blocked a measure that would cut taxes and ease credit for small businesses, saying they objected that Democrats refused to consider their amendments to extend tax breaks and cap federal spending.
Categories: Small Business News

Credit Unions Can Do More Small Business Lending, Cheney Says

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 3:08pm
Congress should raise the lending limits for credit unions because it would help small businesses and create jobs, said Bill Cheney, president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union National Association.
Categories: Small Business News

Obama Promotes Plan for Small Business, Raises Money

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:09am
President Barack Obama met privately with Democratic donors and made a pitch for his plan to aid small businesses on a trip that combined campaigning for his economic policies and raising money.
Categories: Small Business News

Alternative Exits for Business Owners

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 6:00pm
You won't soon sell your business for an ideal asking price. Here are three strategies to help you get a better offer than you might expect
Categories: Small Business News

The Boss Shouldn't Have Promoted His Sons

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 4:16pm
Morale and profit margins plunged when an entrepreneur gave his sons too much responsibility. To save the business, he must reassert authority
Categories: Small Business News

Scott Boras Interview, Pt. IV

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:55pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with baseball super-agent Scott Boras about his background, his firm's representation strategy, and George Steinbrenner's legacy.
Categories: Small Business News

Scott Boras Interview, Pt. III

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:53pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with baseball super-agent Scott Boras about his background, his firm's representation strategy, and George Steinbrenner's legacy.
Categories: Small Business News

Scott Boras Interview, Pt. II

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:49pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with baseball super-agent Scott Boras about his background, his firm's representation strategy, and George Steinbrenner's legacy.
Categories: Small Business News

Scott Boras Interview, Pt. I

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:46pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with baseball super-agent Scott Boras about his background, his firm's representation strategy, and George Steinbrenner's legacy.
Categories: Small Business News

Tony Hsieh Interview, Pt. IV

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:44pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh about the launch and growth of the online shoe and clothing retailer, its focus on customer service, and its sale to Amazon.
Categories: Small Business News

Tony Hsieh Interview, Pt. III

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:41pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh about the launch and growth of the online shoe and clothing retailer, its focus on customer service, and its sale to Amazon.
Categories: Small Business News

Tony Hsieh Interview, Pt. II

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:39pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh about the launch and growth of the online shoe and clothing retailer, its focus on customer service, and its sale to Amazon.
Categories: Small Business News

Tony Hsieh Interview, Pt. I

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 3:37pm
In this week's edition of Bloomberg Venture, Cris Valerio talks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh about the launch and growth of the online shoe and clothing retailer, its focus on customer service, and its sale to Amazon.
Categories: Small Business News

Why Be an Ethical Company?

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 12:58pm
Categories: Small Business News

Small Businesses Find Lobby Allies Mute on $30 Billion U.S. Aid

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:30pm
Small U.S. businesses pushing for a $30 billion federal lending fund are making their case without the support of some supposed allies: Washington lobbying groups who say they represent small businesses.
Categories: Small Business News

U.S. May Add $300B of ‘Junk’ Small-Firm Loans

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 4:43pm
President Barack Obama is on the verge of creating as much as $300 billion in credit for small businesses as bankers raise doubt about whether there’s demand for new loans and how much will be repaid.
Categories: Small Business News

Small Businesses Find Lobby Allies Mute on $30 Billion U.S. Aid

Mon, 07/26/2010 - 4:16am
Small U.S. businesses pushing for a $30 billion federal lending fund are making their case without the support of some supposed allies: Washington lobbying groups who say they represent small businesses.
Categories: Small Business News