Archive for July, 2010

No Lobbying Help for the Little Guys

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Trade groups are silent on a $30 billion fund to spur lending

Republicans Block Small-Business Lending Measure

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Senate Republicans blocked a measure that would cut taxes and ease credit for small businesses, saying they objected that Democrats refused to consider their amendments to extend tax breaks and cap federal spending.

U.S. May Add $300 Billion of ‘Junk’ Small-Firm Loans

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

President Barack Obama is on the verge of creating as much as $300 billion in credit for small businesses as bankers raise doubt about whether there’s demand for new loans and how much will be repaid.

A LinkedIn for LGBT Entrepreneurs

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender businessfolk, a new online network called dot429 offers unusual advantages

A Booster Shot for Gay-Owned Businesses

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

100 days after the spill: Feinberg in Florida

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Wednesday marks the 100th day since the oil spill began, and business owners across the Gulf Coast who’ve seen the tourists they depend on disappear hope that somehow the next 100 days will get better.

Florida bets on Feinberg

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Business owners in Florida believe Kenneth Feinberg will manage the $20 billion oil spill claims fund fairly and efficiently, but because of the complicated nature of their claims, they’re anxious about how much they’ll get paid.

How plunging into debt led to sales of $1 million

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

For 12 years, Andrea Herrera played it safe and stayed out of debt.

Alternative Exits for Business Owners

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

You won’t soon sell your business for an ideal asking price. Here are three strategies to help you get a better offer than you might expect

U.S. May Add $300B of ‘Junk’ Small-Firm Loans

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

President Barack Obama is on the verge of creating as much as $300 billion in credit for small businesses as bankers raise doubt about whether there’s demand for new loans and how much will be repaid.