Small Business- In Focus

  

Small business loans another sign of struggling economy

07/29/2009

The federal government has reportedly lost a record amount of money in the form of write-offs for guaranteed small business loans.

The Associated Press reported this week that it had...  Read the full story

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Stay on top to get paid in tough economy, small businesses told
-10/27/2008
As the economic downturn bites, it is "critical" that small firms - particularly those that provide credit to their customers - have systems in place to stay on top of accounts receivable,...  Read the full story

ASBL attacks Bush record on small business
-10/22/2008
The American Small Business League (ASBL) has attacked the outgoing president over his "anti-small business policies" that it claims have dismantled support for companies across the United...  Read the full story

Report: Crisis hammers small business confidence
-10/15/2008
Confidence among small business owners that the economy would improve over the coming year was "hammered" in mid-September following the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing...  Read the full story

Business owners ''must not neglect retirement savings''
-10/13/2008
Small business owners cannot afford to sacrifice their personal finances - and their retirement savings in...  Read the full story

Buy into business with eyes open, expert advises
-09/17/2008
Buying into a small business can be a complex process and "should not be taken lightly", but according to one expert there are some tips that can smooth the process.

Writing on...  Read the full story