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27 Million and Counting: Ann Dorsey, End 2 End Business Solutions

7/12/11 at 4:00 PM

Meet Ann Dorsey, the president of End 2 End Business Solutions, a Little Rock, Ark.-based provider of business technology services. Continue Reading

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Why is Small-Business Lending Down $15 Billion?

6/17/11 at 2:30 PM

Lending by big banks dropped 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2011, according to a new report. Continue Reading

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Interested in Exporting? New Free Tool From the SBA Offers Help

6/10/11 at 11:00 AM

SBA Administrator Karen Mills says the new Export Business Planner will help small businesses create more jobs through exporting. Continue Reading

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Where to Find Free Help for Your Business

2/24/11 at 9:00 AM

From SCORE to the Small Business Administration, there are plenty of organizations that provide tools and resources at little or no cost to help your business grow. 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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Ask Rod, Episode 15: How Do I Get Customers to Find My New Store?

9/19/10 at 5:15 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz shares effective ways to communicate with customers and highlights some of the best sources for small-business tools. Continue Reading

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Getting an SBA Loan: 5 Things You Need to Know

7/28/10 at 10:30 AM

Getting a business loan is tough -- especially these days. But the Small Business Administration can still be a great lending partner. How to cut through the red tape and secure an SBA loan. Continue Reading

Loans to Small Businesses Plummet

7/14/10 at 4:30 PM

Loans backed by the Small Business Administration dropped significantly after stimulus incentives dried up. Continue Reading

Obama Presses Congress to Help Small Businesses

5/25/10 at 5:30 PM

In a Rose Garden speech, the president called for more loans and tax breaks for small businesses, as a way of boosting job growth. Continue Reading

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National Small Business Week Kicks Off

5/24/10 at 9:00 PM

The event in Washington, D.C., which has been held since 1963, recognizes the impact entrepreneurs have on the U.S. economy. Continue Reading

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SBA Offers Relief to Businesses Affected by Oil Spill

5/11/10 at 6:00 PM

The Small Business Administration is offering emergency loans to Gulf Coast businesses that have taken a hit following the BP oil spill. Continue Reading

SBA Teams Up with Google to Help Entrepreneurs

5/11/10 at 12:30 PM

In partnership with the Small Business Administration, Google launches a new site to help business owners establish a better online presence. Continue Reading

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