Doran Howitt


Smart Talk On The Phone

Today's new telephone systems are more versatile and less expensive than ever.  Read story

One Federal Loan Window That's Still Open

The Urban Development Action Grant program is alive and well -- and it may have some money for those businesspeople seeking to expand in downtown areas.  Read story

Business Development Companies: Boom Or Bust

A 1980 law made it easier for venture capital companies to go public. But the market's collapse and some fundamental questions have produced a trickle rather...  Read story

Employee Ownership: A Capital Idea

Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer you access to a new group of investors -- your workers.  Read story

Step To The Head Of The Line

Suddenly, banking has become competitive. And bankers see small business as the most profitable kind of business.  Read story

When The Bank Says No

For this report, INC. surveyed 150 of the largest banks in the county (see table on page 50). Among the questions we asked were: What are the major probl...  Read story