Businesses
Gunter EDC gets grant to benefit small businesses
Gunter EDC gets grant to benefit small businesses Gunter Economic Development Corporation has announced it has received a grant from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise to provide business loans in the Gunter area. Read more on The Celina Record
Locally Owned Bank Saving Small Businesses
Locally Owned Bank Saving Small Businesses It’s a ‘main street’ bank coming through with the funding for San Diego’s small business owners, many who have been devastated by the lack of access to funds. Â Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
As lending bill enters limbo, so do businesses
As lending bill enters limbo, so do businesses WASHINGTON — Small businesses desperate for government help getting loans will have to wait at least until September before Congress moves on long-awaited legislation to pay for higher loan guarantees, lower fees and other breaks. Read more on Times Leader
Oklahoma Bank to Focus on Small Businesses
Oklahoma Bank to Focus on Small Businesses After two years of preparation, Central National Bank in Enid, Okla., will focus its growth strategies on penetrating Tulsa’s small business market. “Obviously the growth for the bank is going to … Read more on Insurance Journal
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Monroe County, Florida for Small Businesses Affected by the Deepwater BP Oil …
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Monroe County, Florida for Small Businesses Affected by the Deepwater BP Oil … ATLANTA—-The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it will open a Business Recovery Center in Monroe County, Florida Monday, August 9 at 1 p.m. to help small businesses and most private non-profit organizations affected by [...]
Can Small Businesses Survive This Recession?
Tougher times are expected for small and medium sized business. Business failures are expected to rise by a staggering 50% which means that failed businesses could peak around 32,400 in 2010; this would be the highest level recorded since 1992. The Federation of small businesses said that they had recorded a dramatic increase of 214% [...]
Why the government should invest in small businesses- great American spirit
Every street corner you turn shows the marks of many small business developments. I believe if we don’t support these businesses, then America’s streets will be like ghost town, and this can economically scarry to people that depend on them. This is why we need small businesses to exist. Did you know in 2005 about [...]
Retooled loans popular with SLC businesses
Retooled loans popular with SLC businesses Salt Lake City’s retooled small business loan program seems to be a hit with local merchants, who are taking advantage much more than before. Read more on KSL Salt Lake City
SBA Relocates Business Recovery Center in Bay County for Small Businesses Affected by the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
SBA Relocates Business Recovery Center in Bay County for Small Businesses Affected by the Deepwater BP Oil Spill ATLANTA—-The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the Business Recovery Center located at City Chamber of Commerce, 309 Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City, FL 32407 will move to Bay County Emergency Management, 700 Highway 2300, Southport, [...]
Best Practices For Small Businesses
Small businesses can often be beaten out by larger competitors simply because they have better practices than small businesses. The good news is that there are a number of practices that can translate to small businesses. These strategies and tactics are some of the best-kept secrets and can make a business much more successful in [...]