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It's Now Easier Being Green

Going green is becoming quite trendy it seems, and luckily it is a noble trend, and one that can have an impact on the world we live in.

What Do You Know About Workers' Comp?

Do you understand your workers' compensation insurance coverage? If you don't, you're not alone. A recent survey conducted by EMPLOYERS found that 14% of small business owners and executives don't even know who their insurer is. They're spending money on the coverage without understanding how it works. For example, what they get for their premium payments, or why they continue coverage with a particular carrier.

Small Business Week Comes to a Close

As National Small Business Week draws to a close, what better way to celebrate than to heavily criticize it? That is exactly what George Cloutier, founder, chairman and CEO of American Management Services has done in a statement issued via press release.

Earth Day Just Another Day in Small Business

As you're probably aware, today is Earth Day. If you didn't already know, there is a good chance you found out when you got online and went to Google and noticed their Earth Day logo. Half the time, Google's the only reason I know when a holiday is. Maybe a little sad, but it's just one more of those useful Google features.Every Day is Earth Day

SBA Could Get New Head

Love him, hate him, or never heard of him at all, Steven Preston may be leaving the Small Business Administration.  Preston, who served as its head, has been tapped to act as chief of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

National Small Business Week Begins

Thirty-five years of National Small Business Week continues with this week's slate of activities and acknowledgment of the role of small business in the economy.

Legislation to Ease the Loan Process for Small Business Owners

It has been more expensive and difficult for owners of small businesses to obtain loans lately. The Federal Reserve acknowledges this, and of course so does Senator John Kerry.Kerry, in his continuous efforts to call attention to Bush Administration failures, is now calling for legislation to temporarily reduce fees for borrowers and lenders.A statement from Kerry's camp notes that entrepreneurs are being "squeezed" as a result of the mortgage-lending crisis.

Tap Some Prime Government Assets

The road to government contracts for small businesses begins with a little bit of red tape, at the website for Central Contractor Registration.

VC-Backed Firms May Fight For Small Business Grants

I saw about four minutes of sumo wrestling the other day, and in one match, a competitor appeared to outweigh his opponent by at least 125 pounds.  Surprisingly, the little guy won.  But the bigger man certainly appeared to have an advantage, and small businesses may soon find themselves fighting more powerful ones for government grants.

ASBL Ready for Another Fight

The American Small Business League (ASBL) is making waves in the sea of small business contracts once again.Known for its persistent criticism of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the ASBL is calling out the House Committee on Small Business this time, and in particular Committee chairperson Nydia M. Velzquez.