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March 26, 2014 

Latino Business Owners Find New Ways to Connect with Banks

Minority-owned small businesses are less likely to borrow money from traditional lenders and less likely to have their loans approved. Access to financing is crucial for new businesses, and in Berks County, PA, there are more options available for entrepreneurs to borrow money, including a new program for Reading business owners from National Penn Bank.

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March 25, 2014 

Worker Safety is Top Risk Concern for Small Businesses

First, a bit of good news for the millions of Americans who work for small businesses: Employee safety at work is a top concern for small business owners, according to a survey sponsored by EMPLOYERS a provider of small business workers' compensation insurance.

 SBA to Award Grants to Support Small Biz Innovation and R&D

March 19, 2014 

SBA to Award Grants to Support Small Biz Innovation and R&D

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new grant program that will help state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities support small business programs that promote innovation and development.

 The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

March 17, 2014 

The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

Just ask the buggy whip manufacturers: When one industry goes into decline, others spring up. And when one prospers, outsiders try to find a way to tap into that success, as well.

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March 17, 2014 

Which Cities Rank the Best for Startups?

When you think of startups, New York City, Silicon Valley and San Francisco probably come to mind as great locations. But where do these two tech meccas rank on a list of the "best cities" for startups? Not even in the top five.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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March 17, 2014 

Retailers Increasing Use of RFID Tracking Tags

Retail companies including Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. are accelerating adoption of radio-frequency identification technology that allows items to be identified and tracked wirelessly via radio waves.

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March 17, 2014 

The Cloud Brings a Rise in Coworking

Being away from the rigid hierarchy of office cubes suits many, but something's missing — a sense of community and collaboration. Enter coworking spaces — locations where freelancers and remote workers can do their jobs, but also share ideas or just talk during breaks.

 Indiana Cracks Down on Sales Tax Violators

March 17, 2014 

Indiana Cracks Down on Sales Tax Violators

Businesses that fail to pass along sales taxes collected from customers to the state could be next in line for the Indiana Department of Revenue's ramped-up enforcement efforts.