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Bank Loans Up, But Not for Small Biz: FDIC
That's not good news for America's economic engine, and likely will have little impact on the country's 9.1 percent unemployment rate. Read »
U.S. Credit Downgrade Raises Anxiety for Small Biz
The S&P U.S. debt downgrade will have a long-term impact on small businesses. What to do? Don't panic, but don't rely on banks either, experts say. Read »
Small Businesses are Still Hiring: Survey
Small businesses are lagging behind the economy, but it's not all bad news. Read »
Go to There: City of Chicago: Financing to Grow Your Biz
The City of Chicago BACP office offers an event on how to find financing for small businesses. Read »
Why You Should Expand Your Office Space Now
The weak real estate market can be good news for small business owners needing space. Read »
How to Determine if Your Biz Really Needs Credit
How to find out if your business has a debt ceiling problem. Read »
How to Prep for Default
The deadline for raising the U.S. debt ceiling is looming, and small businesses may be the hardest hit. How can they prepare? Read »
Ways to Alleviate Bennies Expenses in Small Biz
Group health insurance is expensive for small businesses, but there are ways to find the best deals. Read »
What the Keyboard Cat Has to Teach About Lawsuits
How small businesses can attempt to avoid a lawsuit. Read »
More on Why Groupon is Great for Small Businesses
Last month we wrote about why Groupon clones are actually good for small businesses, and now a post over on investment site Seeking Alpha has more evidence backing that up. Citing a report authored by... Read »
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