Mary Landrieu


Recent Articles about Mary Landrieu

International Trade Could Boost Small Business

By Meredith Maines |  Jun 22, 2009

Bill could create jobs and stimulate the domestic economy through increased international export.  Read more

Landrieu to Head Small Business Committee

By Angus Loten |  Dec 16, 2008

The Louisiana senator says small businesses are key to the nation's economic recovery.  Read more

New Bill Offers Financial Help to Reservists, Employers

By Allen P. Roberts Jr. |  Mar 25, 2005

March 25, 2005 --Some long-overdue financial help for employees who are activated for Guard and Reserve duty, and the companies that emplo...  Read more

Kerry Grows Too Big For Small Business Committee

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Dec 16, 2008

For years, the small business constituency had a powerful advocate in Senator John Kerry, Democrat of Massachusetts. He was chairman of the Senate Committ...  Read more

4 Common Questions That Irritate Customers

By Geoffrey James |  Dec 12, 2011

Ask any of these dumb questions during an initial conversation with a customer and you've probably lost the sale.  Read more

Loan Deadline Extended for Gulf Coast Businesses

By Angus Loten |  Jun 2, 2006

Facing pressure from lawmakers, the SBA will give an extra month to businesses hit by last year's hurricanes.  Read more

Interested in SBA Loan Incentives? Get in Line Now

By Courtney Rubin |  Mar 10, 2010

New funding extends the Small Business Administration's popular incentive program until March 28, but the money is expected to run out before then.  Read more

Controversial Health-Care Bill Dies in Senate

By Ryan J. McCarthy |  May 12, 2006

Democrats blocked legislation that would have allowed association health plans.  Read more

Microsoft Offers Licenses to Katrina Victims

Aug 30, 2007

Microsoft is providing free licenses for software purchased by Gulf Coast small businesses recovering from Hurricane Katrina, the company announced this w...  Read more

Women Lawmakers Want Contracting Plan Scrapped

By Angus Loten |  Sep 23, 2008

A group of women Senators says a rule meant to boost federal contracting for women is too little, too late.  Read more

Cutbacks Headed to SBA?

By Issie Lapowsky |  Feb 9, 2011

Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ...  Read more

Congress Closes Session with Flurry of Small-Business Bills

By Angus Loten |  Aug 6, 2007

Lawmakers passed legislation on disaster loans, health care, and energy before their summer recess.  Read more

Senate Offers Aid to Gulf Coast Businesses

By Angus Loten |  Sep 19, 2005

September 19, 2005 --Hoping to jumpstart the regional economy, the U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a package of emergency federal aid for s...  Read more

SBA Nominee Faces Tough Questions on Capitol Hill

By Angus Loten |  Jun 20, 2006

Steven Preston has been challenged over his lack of experience running a small business.  Read more

Gulf Coast Businesses Slow to Claim Loans

By Angus Loten |  May 31, 2006

Less than half of the businesses approved for post-Katrina loans have cashed in so far.  Read more

SCORE Recognizes Small Business Success at Annual Event

By Eric Markowitz |  Sep 17, 2010

Program presents awards to five small businesses for tremendous achievements in various industries during a sluggish economy.  Read more