Recession Burger with Fries
January 15, 2009, 7:05 PM
What's a good business for slow times? A fast-food franchise.
TARP Funds Fail to Reach Small Businesses
January 15, 2009, 8:10 AM
The government has spent almost $1.6 trillion bailing out big financial firms, but almost none of the money is reaching community banks or small businesses.
Could There Be a Worse Time to Start a Business?
January 13, 2009, 10:20 AM
Did you start a business in 2008? If so, you’re probably cursing your luck.
Did Obama Shoot a Brick with SBA Pick?
January 08, 2009, 6:55 PM
Our president-elect is a pretty good basketball player. But some say he clanked his choice for chief of the Small Business Administration.
Get Ready for Stimulus Plan Politicking on Capitol Hill
January 08, 2009, 10:25 AM
Lawmakers reconvened this week for the 111th Congress. More than $1 trillion could be on the table when it takes up the president-elect's economic stimulus plan.
Changing Guard Bodes Well for Small Business -- So Far
January 02, 2009, 12:50 PM
The incoming Obama administration appears ready to elevate the Small Business Administration after years of neglect and crippling budget cuts.
A Legacy of Abuse Sinks a Small Business Program
December 18, 2008, 12:25 PM
As Washington scandals go, the failure of a small business program for veterans may seem minor. But it's emblematic of eight years of government mismanagement.
Putting a Human Face on the Economic Downturn
December 11, 2008, 11:25 AM
For many small business owners the recession is intensely personal and gut-wrenching. Their stories drive home the need for reforms in Washington.
Main Street Stands on a Recessionary Precipice
December 04, 2008, 10:10 AM
It's official, the U.S. is in a recession. The incoming administration must send a clear signal now that we have nothing to fear but fear itself.
GM's Survival Is Critical to Small Businesses
November 20, 2008, 11:30 AM
Some small business advocates and conservative lawmakers want all kinds of austere conditions attached to an auto industry bailout. But the bailout isn't about automakers. It's the economy, stupid.
The Real Value of VoIP Conference Calling
Interview with tech expert David Spark of Spark Media Solutions.
How Much Training Do Franchisors Offer?
Interview with franchise expert Nick Bibby of the Bibby Group.
Small business owners do not know what to do and this article just confirms that everyone must look for alternatives.
Sincerely,
Ilya Bodner
Small Business Owner
Initial Underwriting Group ...