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Three Years After Lehman: Small Business Still Struggles
Three years after Lehman collapsed, small businesses have bounced back little. Inc.com's look at the data shows just how elusive recovery has been.
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Why You Should Stop Reading This and Go Get a Data Backup Plan
Some half of small businesses never reopen after a data Armageddon. So why do less than half of small firms have plans if disaster strikes?
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Groupon: A Love Story
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The Small-Business Lending Riddle
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Obama Looks to Ease Small Business Regulations
In a government-wide review, the President is asking officials to offer entrepreneurs special treatment, including extended compliance deadlines and total ta... Read more
How Groupon Can Boost Your Company's Exposure
Looking for a cash influx? This isn't it. But savvy entrepreneurs share their tips for earning exposure and new clients by working with Groupon. Read more
5 Tips for Using Collateral to Secure a Small Business Loan
Almost all banks require a small business to offer collateral for a loan. Here are a few tips on how to use your assets to secure financing for your company. Read more
Arizona Family Attempts Year of Buying Only Local
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Rewriting the Rules of Credit
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How to Prepare Your Office for Bad Weather
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How to Break Into the Green Energy Business
As the international race to efficiently use renewable energy escalates, more money is being thrown at making green energy widely available. Here's how to br... Read more
America’s 10 Most Helpful SBDCs
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An SBDC With a Unique Bank Partnership
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center is located inside of the local California Bank & Trust. Read more
A Local SBDC Sharing Resources Nationally
The Idaho Small Business Center at Boise State University created a website for use by businesses locally and nationally. Read more
An SBDC Helping Businesses With Social Media
The Iowa Western Community College Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Center teaches small businesses how to engage their customers online. Read more
An SBDC That Focuses on Cash Flow
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President Obama in the Valley
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What an NFL Lockout Would Mean to Small Businesses
A season without pro football could lead to a loss of profits or, even worse, a need to shut down for small businesses around the nation. Read more
No IPO Plan for Twitter
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Save the Yellow Pages
Small-business owners are fighting to preserve the old-fashioned phone book. Plus, Groupon gets sued, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Cloud-Based Software for Small Biz, Easy and Integrated
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Groupon's Valuation Hits the Roof
Recent IPO talks put Groupon's value at a startling $25 billion, an 18-year-old entrepreneur takes the stage, plus the rest of the day's news. Read more
How to Pay Taxes on Internet Sales
State officials are cracking down on small businesses that don’t comply with tax law relating to online sales. Here’s how you can keep tax auditors from ... Read more
Could You Survive Without Mobile Apps?
A third of small businesses say they couldn't get by without mobile apps. (Eleven percent say they use them only because they're "cool.") Read more
Social Media Tips You Can Learn From Big Business
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The Secrets to Meeting With VCs
Tips for dealing with that alien species known as venture capitalists. Plus: clash of the daily deal titans, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
Facebook Finds a Friend in Washington
Facebook may hire Robert Gibbs, the former White House press secretary, to head up the company's communications department, and the rest of today's news. Read more
Smallest of Businesses Still Struggle
The last couple days have brought numerous positive reports about the economy. Most show jobs climbing, others show decreased layoffs and still others ind... Read more
Report: Social Media Worth the Time
Small businesses and the self-employed are most likely to close new business deals and find partnerships thanks to their efforts on Facebook, Twitter, et al. Read more
A Sales Social Network
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Small Businesses on Facebook: Helpful?
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How to Make Your Small Business Seem Bigger
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Interviewing Geoffrey Moore: How a Small Business Can Gain Market Power
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Big Business in Small Packages
The story of the sweet-toothed entrepreneur behind Peeps, plus Apple's supply chain secrets, and the rest of today's news. Read more
Economy Shifts Into Neutral
The small business economy has shifted into neutral, with hiring and wages virtually flat month over month (both down 0.1 percent from March), according t... Read more
Interviewing Geoffrey Moore: How to Find Your Economic Sweet Spot
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Geoffrey Moore Interview: How to Approach the Smartphone App Business
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Jack Plunkett Interview: What Small Businesses Should Know
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The Facebook Chasers
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Paychex Launches Business Resource Kit
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6 Capital Funding Sources for Minority Businesses
Uncertain economic times and a tight credit environment call for creative, nontraditional financial solutions for minority entrepreneurs. Read more
Inc. Data Bank
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