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Is the SBA Failing Small Businesses?
Many small business owners say yes—the Small Business Administration is falling very short. First formed in 1953, the SBA’s stated mission is to “aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the interest of small business concerns.” Today’s small…
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Small Businesses: What’s All the Fuss About?
Anyone and everyone is talking about small businesses. They’ve been in the news as of late, thanks to Capitol Hill, with the recent JOBS act, talks of tax cuts and what plans the presidential candidates have to help small businesses. Obviously,…
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Washington’s Love Affair With Small Businesses: The Truth Behind the Pick Up Lines
As of late, Washington has fallen in love with small businesses. Like a girl with a school yard crush, politicians just can’t seem to stop talking about them. But what does all this talk mean? What’s the reality behind the…
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Is Washington Making the Right Investments for Small Businesses?
From creating jobs to providing essential services, small businesses lie at the cornerstone of the American economy, and the government is finally giving independent enterprises their proper due. New legislation such as the JOBS Act and proposed tax cuts has…
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Your Small Business and “Startup America”
We’ve all spent a lot of time lately watching the recent conversations and changes going on in the legislation impacting small business. Obama has an agenda: to create a “Startup America”. However, all this can get confusing. Where does…
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How Will Obama’s Tax Cuts Impact Small Businesses?
In an effort to continue stimulating the economy, the Obama administration has begun introducing a series of tax cuts. The wide range of tax cuts hope to vitalize all areas of industry, from small businesses to large corporations. However, the…
