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February 17, 2014 

Justice and Treasury Approve Lending to Legal Marijuana Businesses

The burgeoning marijuana industry yesterday hailed a new road map the Obama administration gave banks for doing business with legal pot sellers without getting into trouble, but some financial institutions said it still leaves them in a difficult position.

 New Patent Law Hurting Small Companies, Say Developers

February 17, 2014 

New Patent Law Hurting Small Companies, Say Developers

Next month marks the one year anniversary of the shift in the U.S. intellectual property landscape, and Triangle business owners and the organizations they work with said the changes are squeezing new and small enterprises.

 Small Business Lending Index Rose in January

February 17, 2014 

Small Business Lending Index Rose in January

Rather than taking a break after the busy holiday retail season, small businesses continued to expand through January 2014, according to the Small Business Lending Index released by Direct Capital, a leading national small business lender.

 New Business Valuation Tool Designed for Accounting Firms

February 11, 2014 

New Business Valuation Tool Designed for Accounting Firms

Financial analysis developer Sageworks has released a new web-based business valuation system called PinPoint. The program is designed to help accounting, private equity and valuation firms determine an accurate and legally-defensible value for private companies.

 A Great Marketing Tool: Google Authorship

February 10, 2014 

A Great Marketing Tool: Google Authorship

“Being found” by potential clients can be a challenge. How do potential clients find you? The best way is always word of mouth from your colleagues and clients who know the work you do and your areas of expertise. But, word of mouth alone does not get the job done. People need a way to…

Hugh Duffy