In February, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009--by far the largest spending bill in history--was signed into law. In addition to the $787 billion outlined in that legislation, the Obama administration has set billions more aside to back Small Business Administration loans and ease the credit crunch. What's more, all that money is meant to be spent, or at least committed, by the end of 2010.
For entrepreneurs, there's quite a bit at stake. And soon. In this special report, we'll sort out the pieces that really matter, and explain how you can benefit from the economic stimulus.
Stimulate Your Business
These organizations can help match your business with stimulus projects.
7 Steps to Stimulus Money
Consultant and author Mark Amtower offers a guide to getting stimulus funds.
The Lowdown on ARC Loans
Everything you need to know about the SBA's new loan program.
Stimulus Package Has Green for Clean Energy
Massive bill earmarks $80 billion for renewables. Small biz to play major role.
Stimulus 101: 6 Vital Tax Changes
The new law has 575 pages of tax provisions. Here are the half dozen that affect you most.
Stimulus Stings Some Businesses
Some entrepreneurs are surprised by the out-of-pocket insurance mandate in the new law.
How the Stimulus Can Cut Your Tax Bill
The new economic stimulus bill offers some ways to cut taxes
Banks Eye Entrepreneurs
Loans, even some of those elusive TARP funds, are available. Just think regional banks and smaller.
Q&A: Biofuels Industry Drives Small Business
John Fox, CEO of New York-based biodiesel manufacturer Innovation Fuels, explains how government stimulus can make a difference to small biz.
Q&A: Economists Explain the Stimulus
Two economists--one for and one against the stimulus--sound off on why small businesses are getting a bad deal.
Q&A: The New SBA Is Ready to Help
Alberto Alvarado, the district director of the SBA's Los Angeles office, discusses the agency's new stimulus-backed provisions
Q&A: Get Your Hands on Energy Rebates
Gus Ezcurra, CEO of Advanced Telemetry, explains how business owners can take advantage of the stimulus bill's energy rebates.
Q&A: How the Stimulus Bill Affects Business Taxes
Find out what's in it for small businesses in this Q&A with Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of taxation for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Stimulus Comes to Entrepreneurs Who Wait
It's just a matter of time before small business sees benefits from the stimulus.
Superheroes Emerge During Recession
Despite the downturn, the real-life superhero movement is on the upswing.
For more coverage, check out "Stimulus Watch" on Entrepreneur's Daily Dose.
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