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The Brookings Institution examines the barriers to success for U.S small businesses and proposes policies that would spur growth Read More

Interesting survey results show more success in raising capital for those who finish their business plan. In addition, the same group who finished their business plan also we more successful at growing their businesses Read More

Raising money for business based around delivering education on the Web is clearly going to somewhat easier with potential investors looking in that direction. Here's a discussion with the guys from Union Square Ventures about their interest in funding Web-based ventures designed to help "disrupt" the education industry. Though it's an older video this one definitely speaks of potential things to come. I'm hunting around for the transcript Albert Wenger said would likely be published from the "hacking education" event Read More

We often get asked whether there are government grants available to start a small business. A recent story on the CBC National News profiled a B.C. entrepreneur who purchased a book sold by a private company that would supposedly contain all government grants available for his business. This $500 book contained inaccurate information and even descriptions of long discontinued programs. In short, the book was worthless Read More

The drop in NACM Index, which measures trade credit, underscores the need for better small business financing solutions Read More

With the downturn in the economy there has been no shortage of rumors of government grants to help struggling businesses. While they do actually exist, grants are not easily obtained. Here's what you need to know about the availability of government grants and where you can go to look for them. Read More

As the UK emerges from the downturn, businesses need a new breed of financial partner. Here are what you need to know about factoring and invoice discounting Read More

Knee-jerk regulations proposed by the US government could crush funding for smaller businesses. Do you want civil servants deciding if your business is fund-worthy? Read More

Using your business credit cards on regular basis, you might not be aware of the amount of credit card charges if you make a late payment or exceed your credit limits Read More