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March 9, 2011
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NEWS THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Some Retailers Eat Losses via Discount Sites

As shopping websites such as Groupon that offer deep discounts become increasingly popular, low-margin small businesses need to understand the numerous risks in teaming up with them

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz

Individuals clearly love the savings they can get through discount shopping websites such as Groupon and LivingSocial. Small retailers report mixed results. Take a look at how the sites work, and hear from business owners who've partnered with them.

Then learn why France pushed past the U.S. in terms of small business lending. And be sure to suggest a company for our third annual roundup of promising social entrepreneurs based in the U.S. Finally, catch an opinion column that proposes a long-term fix for the SBA budget. Enjoy.
--Nick Leiber
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MORE SMALLBIZ NEWS

Sarkozy's 'Arm Twisting' Means France Exceeds U.S. in Small Biz Loans
French lending to small and medium-sized companies didn't turn negative during and after the financial crisis and is growing at an annual rate of about 4 percent

Alibaba.com, Smarting From Scandal, Taps U.S. Entrepreneurs
The Chinese e-commerce company is heading West as it rebuilds trust, courting starters-up and investing in online businesses

NFIB Optimism Index Climbs to Three-Year High
Confidence among small companies rose in February to the highest level in three years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business's monthly survey

Seeking Suggestions: America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs
We want your suggestions for companies to profile in Businessweek.com's third annual roundup of America's most promising social entrepreneurs

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A Company Built on a Crisper Gin and Tonic
The quest for a better G&T led Jordan Silbert to start beverage company Q Tonic

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America's Most Promising Startups
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VIEWPOINT SCOTT SHANE >>

A Long-Term Fix for the SBA Budget
Instead of arguing over how much to spend on the Small Business Administration, why not reduce costs by raising and lowering fees according to the risk entailed in each loan it guarantees?