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Most SB Owners Likely To Go On A Holiday This Summer
Nearly two-thirds of the small business owners generating $200,000 in yearly revenue will take a break from their daily work schedule this summer according to a survey conducted by OPEN from American Express 2005 Semi-Annual Monitor.
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National Small Business Week Festivities Begin
The Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and area groups will begin their celebrations on the National Small Business (NSB) Week today. The festivities are part of their annual salute to the NSB Week.
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NIFB Concern With Postal Price Hike
The small business advocacy group, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concern on the postal price hike. It is worried about the impact this will have on the small businesses.
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Women Business Owners Protest
Women business owners are protesting against the delay in a Small Business Administration program formed by 2000 Small Business Reauthorization Act. This program allows agencies to restrict some contracts to women-owned small business certified as disadvantaged SBA.
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Senate Adds To SBA Budget
There is good news for the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Senate has added $78 million to President Bush's proposed 2006 budget for the SBA.
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SBA To Award Small Businesses In April End
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is all set to announce names of the businesses that have topped the list in the small business world. It will do this during the National Small Business Week held annually, in April end.
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RFC Ranked Best As SB Friendly Services Provider : Study
The Regions Financial Corporation (RFC) has been ranked as one of the best small business friendly financial services providers in the country for the fourth consecutive year, according to a U.S study.
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Travel Industry Boon For Small Businesses
The US travel industry is offering new programs for small businesses according to the American Small Business Travelers Alliance (ASBTA). The report said that the main focus here is to boost marketing to this sector.
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Planning For Small Business
There is some really good news for first timers in the small business network sector. Research says that sharing your business concept with family and friends can help a lot.
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Exit Interviews Are A Wise Business Move
Experts say that exit interviews are a wise move that helps you to improve your business. In fact, the information got from exit interviews can be as valuable as customer complaints.
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Realizing The American Dream
The ‘Ownership Society’ helps all Americans enjoy greater financial independence. This, in turn, helps them to have greater ability to make more choices regarding major life events and also plan for them.
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Small Businesses – Going Big
Small Businesses have a profound effect on the growth and development of our economy. According to entrepreneurs small business is quite huge by the looks of it.
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SB Optimistic On Faster Economic Growth As Per Survey
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has said that the Small Business Optimism Index posted 107.7 points which is about 4 points more than the last data. This commendable feat is the highest since 1983.
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Changes In C-EZ Form To Ease Paperwork
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new changes that will help increase the number of small business owners who will be able to file the form 1040, schedule C-EZ.
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Small Business Contract Program Online
The Department of General Services (DGS) has launched its online registration process for the new Small Business Reserve Program. This Program will enable small businesses to bid online for state contracts.
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SBA Unveils Online Application For Small Business Development Certification
The US Small Business Administration will now provide a new electronic online application form for small businesses. This form will make it easier, faster and less expensive for small entrepreneurs to obtain the 8(a) Business Development and Small Disadvantaged Business certification.
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Slowest Growth In US Economy – Only 32,000 Jobs Added In July
The US job machine, which was supposed to shift into a higher gear in July continued to sputter instead. The employment report for the month of July showed that only 32,000 new jobs were added – far below the economists’ forecast of adding 225,000.
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Small Businesses Increase But Salaries Remain Low
According to a payroll provider SurePayroll, small businesses are increasing in United States but a proportionate hike in the salary of employees working in this sector is not visible. This analysis was based on SurePayroll’s preliminary second quarter 2004 data for its small business scorecard.
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