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The Franchise Industry Benefits as the Economy Begins Its Recovery

Posted Thu, 2010/03/11 - 12:55 by Gus

In the midst of an economic crisis, it’s no longer easy to get credit. Americans are beginning to live within their means. Unnecessary expenses are being cut by families and corporations.

Senate Health Bill's Impact on Small Biz

Posted Sun, 2009/12/27 - 11:31 by Pualani

New York Times small business reporter Robb Mandelbaum says that the Senate healthcare bill that Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) put together actually treats small companies gently, despite strong protests to the bill from some small business lobbyists (including franchising lobbyists).

Access to Capital Is Focus of Forum Hosted by Top Government Officials

Posted Sat, 2009/11/28 - 17:33 by Dave Tanaka

The SBA and the Treasury Department held a forum on November 18 to “discuss ideas for increasing small business’s access to capital."

Entrepreneur of the Year Gala Held over the Weekend

Posted Tue, 2009/11/17 - 21:41 by Pualani

Ernst & Young held its multi-million dollar, invitation-only, annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award gala last Saturday in California, recognizing exceptional owners or managers running  American high-growth companies.

Obama Asks for SBA Loan Expansion, Franchisees Agree

Posted Thu, 2009/10/22 - 07:56 by Don Sniegowski
Pres. Obama discusses using TARP to help give relief to small businesses
Pres. Obama gives speech at a family-owned business in Maryland / youtube

Get Over It

Posted Mon, 2009/09/21 - 02:12 by Ray Borradale

Getting through the period leading up to the termination of a franchise and dealing with post-franchise scam life-changes can be bitter and difficult times.

Obama Says Small Businesses to Benefit from Health Reform

Posted Sun, 2009/07/26 - 17:07 by Don Sniegowski
Pres. Obama discusses small business health reform
Pres. Obama addressed small business health care concerns

Ogilvy Advice on Building a Business

Posted Tue, 2009/07/21 - 13:33 by Don Sniegowski

The editor of Fortune shares advice for building and running a business given to her by legendary advertising guru, Britain-born David Ogilvy of marketing juggernaut Ogilvy & Mather (now the WPP Group).

Health-Care Debate: Issues for Small Business

Posted Thu, 2009/05/14 - 02:35 by Pualani
Cost tops the list of concerns for small business owners as Congress prepares to debate health-care reform legislation

Tax Advice from a Former IRS Auditor

Posted Fri, 2009/03/20 - 17:46 by Marilee Hayes
Small businesses face a relatively higher risk of audits than individuals. Here are some pitfalls to avoid to make sure your returns are accurate.