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Google Credit Card Helps Businesses Pay for AdWords
The search engine giant will issue a Google AdWords credit card to select clients, making advertising more affordable for small and medium-sized businesseses. Continue Reading
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Number of Venture Capital Funds Hits 16-Year Low
Though they're smaller in number, the amount of funds they raised increased by 28 percent to $2.7 billion. Continue Reading
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Kiva City Initiative Extends Microloans to U.S. Small Businesses
Kiva.org and Visa launched a new partnership to bring microloans to U.S. small businesses in areas most affected by the economic downturn, such as Detroit. Continue Reading
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Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?
High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Entrepreneurs Can Use American Express Points Toward Facebook Ads
The new partnership between Amex and the social media giant will allow small businesses to pay for ads with Membership Rewards points. Continue Reading
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Why Small Businesses Aren't Getting Paid Faster
Many small-business owners still rely on manual rather than electronic payment systems, and it takes them an average of 19 days to get paid by customers. Continue Reading
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The Aftermath of Bankruptcy: Easier Recovery, Tougher Credit
Small businesses are surviving for years after bankruptcy and can be just as profitable as other businesses, but are 24 percent more likely to be denied a loan, according to new SBA Office of Advocacy report. Continue Reading
Will SBA's New Online Tool Boost Small-Business Lending?
The Small Business Administration says its newly launched Lender Toolkit will make it easier for banks and other institutions to provide loans to small businesses. Continue Reading
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DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Know
Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Happy Days are Here Again... Maybe
New research reveals some promising news for restaurant franchises and the overall health of the small-business economy. Continue Reading
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Tax and Accounting Software: 5 Things You Need to Know
Toss out your pencils, adding machine and shoebox full of receipts. How to choose the right tax and accounting software for your business. Continue Reading
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Will the Next iPhone Replace Your Wallet?
The next iPhones and iPads may include "near field communication" chips, which would allow users to make purchases just by waving the popular Apple devices. Continue Reading
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How to 'Crowdfund' Your American Dream
Politicians do it, and now more and more people are finding money to start their businesses thanks to small contributions from supporters. Continue Reading
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Factoring: 5 Things You Need to Know
Factors purchase invoices at a discount, which helps companies get paid more quickly. How to use factoring. Continue Reading
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Is Facebook Really Worth $50 Billion?
Facebook may have hundreds of millions of friends, but members of our Board of Directors are split on whether Mark Zuckerberg's social network is really as valuable as Goldman Sachs seems to think. Continue Reading
