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Democrats Attempt to Amend Small Business Act

If Democrats succeed in their quest to amend the Small Business Act, it could have a devastating affect on small businesses. New York Representative Nydia Velazquez is leading Democrats in a push to pass H.R. 5819, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Reauthorization Act.

Need Money Quick? Read On…

Is your business in a financial crisis and you need help quick? I know, I know… that sounds like a cheesy opener to an even cheesier ad. But if your business needs a loan and you don’t know where to start, the following pointers could be helpful. First of all, be aware of your specific need and research various loans to find the best solution.

Is a Business Plan Really That Important?

A business plan is a vital part of a business. According to Wikipedia, a business plan is “a formal statement of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable, and the plan for reaching those goals.”

Small Business Hiring Despite Economy's Woes

SurePayroll president Michael Alter says the real March Madness is in the hiring figures, with small businesses increasing their employee numbers last month.

Managing Your Time Wisely

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of time? If your answer is that you never have enough time, then you need to continue reading and tune in to the SmallBusinessNewz video. Even if that wasn’t the first thing that popped into your head, there’s still a lot of time management knowledge that may be useful to you.

Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, or LLC?

Setting up the legal structure for your business is a task that can be rather difficult. What ultimately determines your decision is what you want for your business.

Yahoo Offering $20k In Business Contest For Women

Former Trump sidekick Carolyn Kepcher and Yahoo teamed up on a contest for women in small business.

Small Business Gets An Extra $100M

John Kerry's Small Business & Entrepreneurship committee wrangled over $100 million more on top of prior requests from the federal budget to support more small business initiatives.

Economy Disappoints Small Businesses

The Study: The Small Business Research Board shows small business owners have lower expectations in the three areas that make up the confidence index for the upcoming year. These areas are hiring, revenue, and economic improvement.

Things To Do Before You Quit The 9-To-5

For those who are on the fence about either dwelling in some faceless company's depressing cubicle or hitting the eject button in favor of starting a small business, several online resources can help with that decision.