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Becoming a Social Entrepreneur
It’s a lot like being a regular entrepreneur with one big difference: the bottom line.
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SBA at a Crossroads
Sen. John Kerry and other critics are looking to turn things around for the little guy at the SBA.
Loan-Packaging Help
How do you show lenders you mean business? A professionally prepared loan package may help.
The Going Rate
How can I play one bank against another to get a lower interest rate on my business loan?
Adventure Capital
These entrepreneurs found creative ways to invest in themselves--and the dividends are piling up.
Startup Financing Sources
Business Savings Center
The Business Savings Center
Get a wealth of ideas on how your business can save on overhead, marketing, taxes and more.
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Impress Loan Officers
Banking insider shares key things that make for an impressive loan applicant.
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Financial Fitness Center
Whip Your Finances Into Shape
Practical finance tips to keep your company running strong during the economic storm.
Stimulus Tracker
Stimulus Tracker
In this special report on the economic stimulus, we'll sort out the pieces that really matter, and explain how you can benefit from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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5 Lifelines for Your Startup
These organizations can help you find direction and funding.
The Lowdown on ARC Loans
Everything you need to know about the SBA's new loan program.
6 Steps to the Perfect Pitch
Learn to succeed with investors--from a guy who failed.
Pitch Parties That Wow Investors
If you want real results, ditch the slideshow.
Community Banks to the Rescue
Community banks are making a play for a bigger share of the market.
How Veterans Can Find Funds
The SBA has launched several programs geared at helping vets open up shop.
Are You Loan Worthy?
Just because the economy has dried up some sources of funding doesn't mean there aren't alternatives.
Creative Financing
Here’s where to find the money in a credit crunch.
Is Your VC Into You?
Know how to discern whether your VC gets it or if it's time to look for financing elsewhere.
Impress Loan Officers
Banking insider shares key things that make for an impressive loan applicant.
Put Your Advisory Board to Work
It's time to rethink the roll of advisors and how they are compensated.
Sharing the Micro Wealth
Kiva.org connects people making microloans to entrepreneurs around the world.
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