February 7, 2013
Chase provided $20B in small business loans in 2012
Small business loan growth was most significant in California, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
February 4, 2013
Small business lending and hiring up at end of 2012
Lending to small businesses was up in December, and January saw small business hiring gains
January 31, 2013
Updates to NeatMobile enhance cloud-based digital filing system
Neat, the company behind the Neat Receipts scanning and digital filing system for small businesses and individuals, has announced significant updates to the NeatMobile application.
January 30, 2013
Small Biz Administration details how it will use Sandy disaster aid funds
Since Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast last October, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $1.1 billion in disaster loans. The funds were made available to nearly 17,000 residents and businesses in the states declared federal disaster areas.
January 27, 2013
More business owners operate alone, without employees
Salesman, bookkeeper, adviser and entrepreneur -- Michael Cunningham is all of these as the owner of Sea Isle Bait & Tackle. He is also the only employee.
January 27, 2013
Business owners feel pinch of unemployment taxes
When North Carolina politicians say it's up to businesses to hire again so the economy can recover, they mean people such as Cindy and Dave Schulz.
January 24, 2013
Payroll clerk accused of identity theft
Authorities filed multiple identity theft charges against a High Point woman who worked as a payroll clerk.
January 24, 2013
How Small Businesses Can Guard Against Fraud
http://dsef.org Are you a small business owner? Here are some scams to watch out for that specifically target small businesses. Brought to you by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).
January 18, 2013
Ohio Business Matchmaker Conference pairs suppliers, buyers
The Ohio Business Matchmaker Conference is like "speed dating" for small business owners looking for potential contracting opportunities.
January 17, 2013
SBA simplifies contracting program for women-owned small businesses
Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program.
January 17, 2013
NSBA Seeking Small Business Owners for Award
The National Small Business Association is currently seeking active and involved small business owners for the 2013 Lewis A. Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The award honors small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community.
January 16, 2013
Winners of FedEx Small Business Grant Competition announced
FedEx has announced the winners of its first national Small Business Grant Competition. The winner: Darn Good Yarn, a small business based in Sebec, Maine. Its founder, Nicole Snow, will receive a $25,000 grant to invest in and further grow the business.