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December 15, 2010 | ||
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| Lending to Small Businesses Fell in Q3 Though it was the smallest drop since early 2009, the results of the Fed report show small companies are still struggling to emerge from the recession NFIB Optimism Index Increases to Three-Year High Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in November to the highest level since the recession began, a survey of National Federation of Independent Business members found SMART ANSWERS Why CFOs Are Optimistic About Their Companies' Prospects A new survey of more than 800 chief financial officers at U.S. companies shows positive expectations despite concerns about the overall economy PERSONAL FINANCE The Hidden Hazards of Private Placements Investment vehicles intended for sophisticated wealthy investors are being sold to retirees who often don't understand the risk COMMUNICATIONS Why Your Business Needs a Big Idea To get ahead in 2011, business owners should articulate a goal that inspires their employees. Its success will hinge on its boldness and specificity, says Carmine Gallo SMALL BIZ Twenty Billionaires Who Started With Nothing Many of the richest individuals in the U.S. started at the bottom of America's economic ladder and fought their way to the top—without passing "Go" in the Ivy League Twenty Rugged Survivors in Dying Industries For small business owners in struggling industries across the country, survival strategies range from severe service cuts to bold expansion SMALL BIZ 20 Small Businesses of the Future The most successful entrepreneurs are those who don't follow the herd but anticipate the needs of the market earlier than the competition BEST ENTREPRENEURS 25 AND UNDER 2010 Finalists: America's Best Young Entrepreneurs Check out 25 promising businesses founded by entrepreneurs in the U.S. aged 25 or less America's Most Promising Startups Meet new companies from across the country that embody the creativity and resilience common among today's entrepreneurs ENTERPRISE Focus On Entrepreneurs, November 2010 From Bloomberg Businessweek, a roundup of news, trends, and ideas for business owners ENTERPRISE Focus On Entrepreneurs, October 2010 From Bloomberg Businessweek, a roundup of news, trends, and ideas for business owners America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 2010 Who are the country's most promising young entrepreneurs? With help from our readers, we set out to answer that question in our sixth annual roundup ENTERPRISE Focus On Entrepreneurs, September 2010 From Bloomberg Businessweek, a roundup of news, trends, and ideas for business owners Need Help? Find experts in your area in:
| SMART ANSWERS KAREN E. KLEIN >>  Selling Customers a 'Disruptive' Service A startup that wants to persuade doctors and lawyers to replace paper files with electronic storage should prepare for a lot of hand-holding, discounting, and trumpeting of positive testimonials SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO KAREN > VIEWPOINT SCOTT SHANE >>  To Encourage Small Business, Learn from Europe When it comes to taxes, regulations, and access to capital, European policymakers could teach us a thing or two, says Scott Shane View all articles for Scott ShaneAdvertisement Today's Tip Finance  There is a surplus of well-priced commercial real estate on the market; for some, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Getting a loan is still challenging, though... --Christine Reilly, President, CIT Small Business Lending Corp.READ MORE >Advertisement |
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