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Questioning the SBA

5/26/11 at 5:30 PM

Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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Obama, Administration Officials Meet with Small-Business Owners

2/22/11 at 10:00 PM

At a "Winning the Future" event in Cleveland, the president and several members of his cabinet fielded questions and concerns from business owners. Continue Reading

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Obama Plans to Cut SBA Budget Almost in Half

2/14/11 at 3:00 PM

The president's 2012 budget proposal slashes Small Business Administration funding by 45 percent, although the agency's 2010 total was significantly inflated because of stimulus spending. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Most Small Businesses Support Repeal of Health-Care Reform

1/24/11 at 9:45 PM

Citing rising costs, more than half of business owners want to do away with the health-care reform law President Obama signed last year. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Americans Are Literally in Love with Their Smartphones

1/19/11 at 10:00 PM

Business owners spend more quality time with their phones than their significant others, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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The Obama Tax Deal: 5 Things You Need to Know

12/17/10 at 5:00 PM

The $858 billion package of tax cuts and unemployment benefits, which President Obama signed into law, has a number of provisions affecting business owners. Continue Reading

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President Obama Proclaims National Entrepreneurs' Day

11/16/10 at 4:00 PM

As part of an official proclamation, the president encouraged Americans to celebrate entrepreneurship on Nov. 19. Continue Reading

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SBA Program Provides Women-Owned Businesses Greater Access to Government Contracts

10/26/10 at 9:00 PM

The Small Business Administration's Women's Procurement Program Rule could provide easier access to $500 billion worth of federal contracting opportunities. Continue Reading

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The Small Business Jobs Act: 5 Things You Need to Know

10/20/10 at 10:00 PM

The Small Business Jobs Act, signed into law by President Obama in September, contains $12 billion in tax breaks. How to find the ones that benefit your company. Continue Reading

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President Obama Welcomes Young Entrepreneurs to the Oval Office

10/12/10 at 5:00 PM

The winners of a Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship business plan competition met with the president to discuss innovation. Continue Reading

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Why the Small Business Jobs Act Is Good For You -- and the Economy

10/05/10 at 6:00 PM

The new law includes tax breaks and a $30 billion fund designed to help community banks boost lending to small businesses. Continue Reading

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Obama Signs Small-Business Bill into Law

9/27/10 at 4:00 PM

The new law, which will create a $30 billion lending fund and provide $12 billion in tax breaks, is likely the president's last stimulus effort before the midterm elections. Continue Reading

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Congress Sends Small-Business Bill to Obama

9/23/10 at 4:00 PM

The long-delayed bill passed the House by a vote of 237-187. President Obama is expected to sign it on Monday. Continue Reading

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Senate Passes Small-Business Bill. Now What?

9/16/10 at 4:00 PM

After months of debate and public pressure from President Obama, the Senate finally passed the bill, which includes a $30 billion fund to boost lending to small businesses. Continue Reading

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Obama's New Tax Plan: Will It Help Small Businesses?

9/08/10 at 4:00 PM

The president announced a new round of business tax breaks in Cleveland, including a deduction for investment in new equipment. Continue Reading

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