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SBA Sponsors National Small Business Week May 20-26

National Small Business Week, an annual event that celebrates American small business and its importance to the U.S. economy, will kick off this year on Sunday, May 20. The week begins with a three-day convention of small business owners May … Continue reading

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Interest Rates Rise for Some Small Business Borrowers As Congress Debates Higher Lending Rates for Credit Unions

Many small businesses continue to struggle when it comes to borrowing capital, with two-thirds of small business owners in one recent survey saying that obtaining credit is still more difficult today than it was a few years ago. But legislation … Continue reading

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Understanding Business Tax Basics

People aspiring to become small business owners must familiarize themselves with the various federal, state and local business taxes that their enterprises will be subject to. The system of taxation on business operations is complicated, especially for businesses that have … Continue reading

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Not Everyone Agrees Which States Are the Most Business Friendly

In which state in the country does small business have it best? That depends on the criteria you use to determine each states’ business climate, and different small business consultants are likely to come up with different answers to that … Continue reading

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Financial Services Employment Still Under 2008 Levels in 90 Percent of States

Employment prospects in the financial services industry tanked in the wake of the crisis in the financial sector several years ago and during the severe recession that followed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs … Continue reading

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