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Five Tips for Securing a Loan
Published July 20, 2011
One of the toughest tasks any small business owner will face is getting a loan. And nearly three years after the recession struck and the credit markets froze, the current economic situation remains quite challenging.
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Shark Attack Margaritas Make Big Splash in Liquor Market
Published June 13, 2011
The concept is simple: a frozen tube of margarita deliciousness that the over-21 crowd can enjoy. After overcoming numerous obstacles regarding regulations, distribution and production, sales for Shark Attack Margaritas took off. First Sam's Club called, followed by Wal-Mart.
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Snowsports Offer Opportunity to the Mom-and-Pops
Published March 24, 2011
Like most industry sectors, snowsports offer plenty of room for the little guys, especially when U.S. skiers and snowboarders are expected to spend a record $3.2 billion this winter on equipment.
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Government Belt Tightening May Squeeze SBA
Published February 18, 2011
If the flurry of boisterous politicians currently floating federal budget-cutting proposals can be likened to a big party, the Small Business Administration is looking more and more like the Congressional piƱata.
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Tips for Strip Club Owners From Mickey Mouse
Published September 28, 2010
What can managers of a topless club learn about customer service at Disney World? Lots.
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Eight Ways Congress Is Stifling Main Street
Published August 10, 2010
National Small Business Association report finds Congress is suffocating small business. The findings are surprising.
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Arizona Immigration Law: Help or Hurt?
Published July 29, 2010
What do the mom-and-pops on the frontlines in the Grand Canyon State think about the reform?
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Experts Weigh In: Garment-Industry Veterans Weigh In On How to Move to 'Made in U.S.A'
Published July 12, 2010
EXPERT ADVICE: Several finance and garment-industry veterans offered advice to Ann Kearns and Francoise Vianin in their quest to establish a new clothing factory in Manhattan.
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Does Made in the U.S.A. Spell R.I.P?
Published July 12, 2010
More and more small businesses are looking to bring manufacturing back home to the U.S., but they are running into problems getting financing to make the move.
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Fixing the Repair Business World
Published June 30, 2010
The business repair sector took a major blow during the recession as consumers pulled the purse strings tight. Here's a look at how some are tapping new markets to stop the bleeding.

