Every small business is different, so, of course, every entrepreneur will be charting new territory. If there were a simple manual or step by step approach for operating any business, everyone could be a small business owner. Unfortunately, its a bit more complicated.
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Dont have a clue? Not to worry. One of the things to remember about launching a small business is that often times there is no roadmap when you begin. Dont sweat it if you feel as if youre making things up as you go along.
The one thing your business needs. You might be surprised by the answer to this question. Businesses of any size need leaders who spread ideals and are artists creating a business with unique vision. What skills do you bring to your small business leadership?
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Why we need black entrepreneurs. One critic says cuts in the public sector and a tough economy have had a disproportionate impact on the black middle class. One answer?
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WASHINGTON – Following the release of the National Defense Authorization Conference Report, Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Mary L. Landrieu, D-La. and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, along with committee members Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Scott Brown, R-Mass., and Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., made the following remarks in regard to the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for another six years. Prior to this reauthorization, the SBIR program survived through 14 temporary extensions since September 2008 and the STTR program was extended 11 times since September 2009.
“This has been an uphill battle, but we made it,” Senator Landrieu said. “First, thanks to Senators Levin and McCain. With their help, we successfully got a long-term extension included in the version of the National Defense Authorization Act that passed the Senate. Then, l
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View full sizeJohn Valls/Special to The OregonianLocalvores will love Jacobsen Salt, harvested from the waters off the Oregon coast.
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Whats shaking, Oregon? Sea salt from Jacobsen Salt Co.
Contributor Joan Cirillo writes:
Move over Morton. Ben Jacobsen is handcrafting flaky sea salt from Oregon coast waters in what may be the state’s first commercial salt production in over a century.
Startup: Hively of Portland puts a face on consumers experience
Jason Lander is an entrepreneur. But it wasn’t until he left his first successful company last year that he realized there just was no going back to working for someone else.
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A small business loan is exactly what is says on the tin – a loan for a small or even a start up business to help fund the business. These loans may be taken out by existing small businesses that are looking to expand and grow and need a cash injection to enable this to happen. Alternatively they may be taken by start up businesses in order to get the business set up and get the equipment etc. in place for the business to get off the ground.
Traditionally small business loans have been taken out from big name banks who have offered the services of small business advisors and loans that meet the needs of a wide range of businesses. However, these days it can be more difficult to get small business loans from traditional banks due to the increased restrictions that have been put into place by banks.
If you are looking to go to the banks for a small business loan you will need to be armed with a solid business plan either relating to your start up business or relating to the expansion plans of your existing business. T
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Green America is a non-profit focused on creating an environmentally sustainable society. They are conducting a national survey of small business owners to help them develop programs and incentives to help small businesses save money grow while increasing their sustainability.
This survey is part of a broader, Green America project project to identify and quantify “green” opportunities for small business. We at Small Business Labs are excited about this project and are looking forward to the survey and study results.
Business owners who complete the survey will be entered intotheir prize drawings on May 24th, May 31st, and June 7th. Prizes include three $1,000 gift certificates from Bank of America and six memberships to Green Americas Green Business Network (value = $250).
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Tim Berry, the founder of Palo Alto Software and a personal friend, was just nominated as a Small Business Influencer in the Guru category on SmallBizTrends.com. Everyone at Palo Alto Software would love to see him win. Were hoping that you can help us out by voting for Tim Berry.
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