Small Business
Is the ARC Loan a sinking ship?
(Entrepreneur.com) - Six months after the Small Business Administration introduced its America's Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan program, less than half the emergency funds have been allocated to help struggling U.S. small businesses. Full Article
Senate on track to pass healthcare bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats moved closer on Monday to passing landmark healthcare legislation by Christmas after scoring a win in the first big test vote and gaining the support of a powerful lobbying group for doctors. | Video
Luxury goods are a guilt-inducing indulgence?
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - What's Christmas without a little indulgence and a lot of guilt, with a global survey showing two in three people occasionally treat themselves to a luxury purchase, but a third then feel bad about it.
Perritt Microcap bets on healthcare, technology
BANGALORE (Reuters) - Healthcare and technology companies are among the top stock picks of Perritt MicroCap Opportunities Fund as these sectors host various companies focused on niche businesses with tremendous growth potential.
Small iPhone developer Tapulous sees big success
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - IPhone app developer Tapulous says its sales have approached $1 million a month, providing fresh evidence of the growing success of start-ups designing programs for Apple Inc's mobile device.
Obama hosts community banks at White House Tuesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday that President Barack Obama would host a meeting with community bankers next week, marking his latest bid to boost credit for small businesses amid double-digit unemployment.
SolarCity enters Colorado, eyes other markets
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Privately held solar power firm SolarCity is expanding in Colorado, its fourth market, and sees more expansion next year, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.
Data points to economic recovery continuing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region hit a 4-1/2 year high in December and a gauge of future economic conditions rose last month, adding to evidence of a pick-up in the pace of the economy's recovery.
Treasury working on new uses for bailout cash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury is working on "a number of fronts" to use the government's $700 billion bailout fund to boost lending to small businesses, a senior Treasury official said on Wednesday, adding that tax incentives to boost hiring should be considered.
Ticket option company looks to strike at StubHub
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Technology startup OptionIt Inc is betting that professional sports teams and top-name rock acts will adopt its ticket options service to reclaim some of the billions they lose to the secondary market and online marketplaces such as eBay's StubHub.
Why Form a Corporation? The Pros and Cons:
Owners have a limited amount of legal liability for the corporation's business activities and debts.
The incorporation process can be expensive and time-consuming.
The corporation's ability to issue stock is a strong selling point to those willing to invest capital in a business venture.
All corporations are required by law to hold regular meetings of directors, keep records of corporate activity, and maintain the corporation's ongoing financial independence.
marketing
Holiday mistakes to avoid
(Entrepreneur.com) - Many businesses freeze their marketing efforts over the holiday season with the notion they're going to start strong in the new year, but they are likely missing out on a great opportunity to boost revenues. Full Article
Is t-shirt advertising a sustainable business?
Jason Sadler makes a surprisingly good living wearing other peoples' t-shirts - $84,000 since launching his one-man ad service last January - but our experts are doubtful he can grow it into a larger, more sustainable model.
small business column
Brokers a necessity for small retailers
For a small business or startup hoping to land a new product on shelves at a major retailer, outsourcing sales help through a broker is often the difference between a decent shot at placement and outright rejection. Full Article
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