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Small Business Funding Boost - http://www.nytimes.com

Posted by ArmadaIG under Raising Capital
From http://www.nytimes.com 5785 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 19, 2008 11:17 pm

The Senate has approved an extra $107 million in funding for federal small-business programs overseen by the Small Business Administration. A bill passed late last week by the Senate Appropriations Committee boosts funding for some of the agency's core programs by as much as 50%, including more resources for women, veterans and native American Read More

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Mid-year Change to Standard Mileage Rate

Posted by BeckyMcCray under Taxes
From http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 5788 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 16, 2008 2:54 am

Mileage rates are changing in the middle of the year. Zane Safrit has the scoop, and a bit of a mileage tutorial for small businesses. Read More

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Inflation Top Concern of Small Business Owners in June

Posted by PuggieLover under Finance
From http://www.nfib.com 5793 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 10, 2008 5:53 pm

The National Federation of Independent Business monthly Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in June, falling 0.1 points to a recession-level reading of 89.2. "The top concern of small business owners today is inflation — the first time since January 1981," said NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg. Read More

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NFIB: US small business optimism slips in June

Posted by PuggieLover under Finance
From http://www.forbes.com 5795 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 8, 2008 8:32 pm

Optimism at small U.S. businesses edged down in June as owners were battered by rising food, energy and labor costs, a survey released Monday showed. The National Federation of Independent Business index of small business optimism fell 0.1 point in June to 89.2 as more owners cited inflation as their top concern. Read More

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Predicting franchise success by analyzing SBA loans

Posted by dobbie under Franchises
From http://online.wsj.com 5801 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 3, 2008 4:25 pm

There's no sure way for would-be franchisees to gauge their likely success with a potential franchise. But like bettors at a racetrack, they do have a tip sheet they can use for guidance. It's the Small Business Administration's annual compilation of performance data on thousands of franchisee loans it has guaranteed. Read More

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Franchise Cereal. Was $3.00 A Bowl A Little Much?

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://thefranchiseking.typepad.com 5801 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 3, 2008 2:07 pm

Another food franchise that was doomed from the beginning... Read More

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What are the top 3 financial questions you must be able to answer about your company?

Posted by JulieR under Finance
From http://blog.em4b.com 5810 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 25, 2008 6:02 pm

The top 3 financial information questions you need to be able to answer in order to run a small business successfully. Read More

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When the Customer Won't Pay

Posted by mssux under Finance
From http://www.smallbizresource.com 5824 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 10, 2008 3:37 am

Chances are most of your customers pay you within a reasonable amount of time. But sooner or later you will have to deal with a customer who pays very slowly or not at all. What can you do? And just as important, what can't you do to collect the money owed you? Here is what you need to know. Read More

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Use a Franchise Attorney When Investing In a Franchise!

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.evancarmichael.com 5831 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 3, 2008 11:42 pm

Don't use a family friend, who also happens to be an attorney, when investing in a franchise of your own. Here's why.... Read More

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How to pick up a Venture Capitalist

Posted by JohnH under Raising Capital
From http://www.sun.com 5834 days ago
Made Hot by: tcamba on May 31, 2008 1:47 pm

Many entrepreneurs ask Guy Kawasaki what is the best way to open a pitch to potential investors. Here he answers that question, but also tells you the ten worst opening lines that you can use. Read More