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Getting Small Business Loans Right – The Future Needs To Resemble The Past

YoungUpstarts

Let’s be honest, most small businesses’ capital needs aren’t being met by today’s lenders. In fact, the bulk of commercial lenders don’t serve small businesses at all. As a result, small businesses have been left with little to no options to access the capital they need when they need it.

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Small business and startups: 5 great self-service HR resources

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I am talking about the nitty-gritty reality of operating a business, paying the bills, washing the dishes, and managing employees. One of the leading private exchanges is eHealthInsurance which allows small business owners to compare a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans side-by-side to find the best match for their company.

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Small Business Success Doesn’t Come Without Travel

Startup Professionals Musings

Sponsored by VISA Business With all the new technology available today for video conferencing, interactive social media, and webinars, you may think that travel is no longer a requirement for starting a small business. Yet I still see business plans and funding plans for startups that have minimal or no allocation for travel.

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Forbes Announces 2013 List Of Best Small Companies In America

YoungUpstarts

American business magazine Forbes has announced its list of “ The Best Small Companies in America “ for 2013, with Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc topping the rankings of 100 small businesses based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years.

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The 20 Coolest CoWorking Spaces In The U.S.

YoungUpstarts

Coworking spaces are a really cool option for a lot of workers that, for whatever reason, don’t really fit in to a traditional office space like startups, telecommuters, small businesses, and especially creatives in search of collaboration. It’s open downtown year round for freelancers, small business, startups, and designers.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

Does the city promote and support small businesses? If you’re the one starting a business, the last question in particular is one you must answer before you plant your roots. Luckily, I’ve done the research for you and picked out the top small business-friendly cities in the United States. Boston, Massachusetts.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

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Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. Many small-business owners, who often pay taxes at the individual level, appreciate the fact the state has no personal income tax.