Microlending
BY Michelle Goodman
Seeds, a free mobile game, lets players build a virtual civilization while microfinancing women entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative
BY Michelle Goodman
On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.
How Dermalogica Is Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
BY Diana Ransom
To alleviate many of the problems in the world, Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand boldly suggests giving women entrepreneurs a hand up.
Cherie Blair Launches Program for Emerging Entrepreneurs
BY Colleen DeBaise
The U.K.'s Cherie Blair aims to help the 'missing middles' -- female business owners in developing nations who need help in scaling their growing companies.
Clinton Kicks Off Micro-Lending Service for Hardest Hit Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
At this year's Clinton Global Initiative, micro-lending platform Kiva.org makes a new commitment to still-struggling small businesses.
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps
BY Carol Tice
Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.



