Tag Archives: small
Goldman Sachs Helping 10,000 Small Business Owners
During the financial crisis of the past few years, Goldman Sachs and the other large Wall Street banks have been vilified as a major contributor to the down economy and like many of the large banks, they haven’t been able to lose their reputation as the black sheep of the American economy.
Five Trends for 2011 Thanks to the Small Business Jobs Act
If you’re waiting for the right time to start a small business or expand on an existing business, 2011 may mark the year where your wait is over. Because of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, Heather Endresen, manager of SBA lending at Union Bank, has made some predictions for 2011 that predict a [...]
Indiana program looks to encourage small business formation
Officials say a new program launched by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce will help entrepreneurs and small business owners get the advice and tools they need to start companies, the Journal and Courier reports.
Registration scam targeting corporations
Officials in Arkansas are warning small business owners about a new business registration scam that many companies have reported to the state.
Legislation would create ‘Small Business Administration for nonprofits’
A bill proposed by Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum would create a 16-member bipartisan council to represent nonprofit organizations in Washington D.C., according to the Nonprofit Times.
IRS HIRE Act Webinar Coming on July 8
Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (“qualified employees”).
Verizon creates entrepreneurship grants for domestic violence survivors
Verizon has launched a new entrepreneurship grant program in partnership with the State of New York designed to help domestic violence survivors successfully develop small businesses.
Telephone credit card scam targets business owners
The Better Business Bureau says a new telephone-based scam abusing disability services is targeting many small businesses, including restaurants and other business types.
Maryland Governor forms small business panel
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is forming a commission to come up with ways to help the state’s small business owners.
Senator encourages business formation for veterans
New York Senator Kristen Gillibrand is speaking out in support of the Veterans Employment Act of 2010, which would help veterans start a business and get jobs after leaving the service.
