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The recession withstanding, government-backed small business loans account for billions of dollars in lending. Yet many myths and misconceptions exist as to what government-backed business financing is and what it isn’t.

This post explains away some of the myths about government loan and grants for small businesses and also helps build a picture of the available financing for which you might be eligibl Read More

In this review of the book "Social Media 101" by Chris Brogan, Pierre DeBois gives an overview of the tactics and tools you should have at your command after reading. From blogs, to video and audio to LinkedIn, this review gives you a peek into subjects Brogan's book covers. Social media has become a major field for businesses and marketers of all kind. This review suggests another possible resource teaching small business owners to harness the power of social media for their needs Read More

There is so much talk about marketing, what works or what you should do that it can get a little overwhelming. The good news is that there are simple marketing lessons within your own families, friends and from those around you. Read More

Small businesses survive on the good credit of their owners and partners. Often you first financing is reliant on the personal credit of the owner or partner. Learn how to fix any blemishes before you start your new venture Read More

It happens way to often - your tax CPA tells you that you should have talked to them sooner and you could have saved taxes. Here are 4 tips reduce your taxes through tax planning Read More

What does a lunar eclipse have to do with using your numbers to improve cash flow and profits? Everything, according to this article. Learn why performance, when stacked against comparisons against yourself and competitors, is improved through this often over-looked best practice Read More

Many businesses, from start-ups to those already established with a bricks and mortar presence, are cognizant of the reach of the web and are going online to promote their business.. Read More

For people who haven’t experienced a reality check yet, working online as a freelancer or entrepreneur or blogger isn’t the cakewalk some would have you believe Read More

Got a great idea for a small business? Or maybe a world changing idea for a product or service large small that you're sure will become the next big thing? If you need funding for your idea, where do you start? How do you go about raising capital for your brilliant venture in order to make your dream a reality? Learn from a team that has already done it. Here is the story of one such entrepreneurial voyage... Read More

Want to understand your business from an investor's point of view? Than read this post from Fred Wilson about risk and return. Seeing how investors view the world, and more importantly how they see the concept of risk and return, may help you see your business in a different light and understand how to create a situation investors feel more comfortable with allowing you to raise the funding you need. Read More