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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

How these six businesses worked with the SBA to grow. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports the US economy by aiding small businesses, including offering loans and grants as well as free education, assistance, and other resources. iRobot — From robots to riches.

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Top Five Mistakes Small Business Owners Are Making During Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

Some businesses are open, while others are closed but trying to reopen while the remainder are waiting for the government to allow them to reopen. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs. The majority of businesses owners do not full advantage of the programs the government is offering.

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Immigration Reform: Now or Never?

Professor VC

ProfessorVC celebrated his 50th birthday this past week in his hometown of Washington, DC, with visits to the Capitol Hill and the White House to meet with legislators and White House officials on immigration reform. The government is trying to get more entrepreneurial. Blackberry is alive and well in DC.