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Battle-Tested Startup Advice From 6 Awesome Entrepreneurs
The six finalists in the running for National Small Business Person of the Year share what they wish they'd known as they were getting started.
Small Businesses Celebrating on a Tight Budget This Year.
Entrepreneurs can be successful even in the worst of times, but let's hope they aren't forced into that position for much longer.
What Keeps Entrepreneurs Grounded, Peaceful and Happy Amid the Chaos
We asked six nationally celebrated entrepreneurs to share how they stay grounded amid the turbulence of running a business.
3 Things You Need to Know About National Small Business Week
Here's how you can get involved in the Small Business Administration's week-long celebration of the Main Street entrepreneur.
Replace the SBA's Outdated 7(a) Loan Program
Like a Cuban taxi driver, the SBA is making due with a 1950s-era model in 2015.
Before You Purchase Software for Your Business, Consider These Do's and Don'ts
Choosing the right software for your business can be downright daunting but being cautious and putting in the effort on the front end will pay dividends in the long run.
New SBA Chief Jumps Into the Red Zone, Taking On the Infamous Disaster Loan Program
Maria Contreras-Sweet was sworn into office just over two months ago and her very first concern was tackling one of the Small Business Administration's major sore spots.
Congress Is Right to Challenge the SBA's Program Expansion
The Small Business Administration has done something rare: It united both sides of the aisle in opposition.
From Tattoo Parlors to Coffee Shops, a National Celebration of Small Businesses
National Small Business Week runs from May 12 to 16 this year, with events being held in cities from San Francisco to Washington.
Don't Fall Prey to a Money-Laundering Scheme
Access to capital can pose a challenge ot many a new business. Make sure you obtain financing from legitimate sources.
What Types of Entrepreneurs Become Employers?
If a small-business owner is going to hire any employees at all, chances are he or she will do so in the first three years, according to a new study.
Can't Get a VC to Notice You're Alive? 3 Alternative Funding Sources for You.
Nabbing money from outside investors isn't the only way your startup can scale. Here are three other ways to fund your company.
Top 3 Candidates to Lead the U.S. Small Business Administration
Karen Mills announced last week that she will be leaving her post at the helm of the SBA. Here's a look at potential candidates to replace her.
SBA Chief Karen Mills Leaving With No Replacement Named
Five months after announcing her resignation and without a successor lined up, Mills says she's leaving next month.
This Kind of Cluster Could Actually Help Your Business
A review of a U.S. Small Business Administration initiative shows that support provided to entrepreneurs in regional groupings bolstered local economies.