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Small Business Owners Report Less Satisfaction With Banks

Small business owners desire certain things from a business bank — specifically, collaboration, openness and a good working relationship.

Are Venture Capitalists Making Money?

Venture capital (VC) companies have performed poorly in recent years, according to  Cambridge Associates’ recently released statistics . Analysis by the consulting firm revealed that rates of return have dwindled substantially from the double-digit annual numbers they enjoyed in the 1990s. As of June 30, 2010, five-year returns to limited partners (LP) were merely 4.27 percent; 10-year returns were negative 4.15 percent.

Small Business Funding – Find Money to Start a Business Without Start Up Loans

Have you been hopelessly searching for small business funding for a new venture?

Are You Hiding From Your Customers on Social Media?

You’ve decided you’re going to be a company your customers love. To do it, you’ve dedicated real resources to social media, you’re listening before you speak, and you’re creating systems to help you manage what’s being said about you. Now you just have to stop hiding from customers.

Hottest Food Trends for 2011

Even in a tough economy, Americans like to eat out making food one of the bright spots in the past few years, with new food and restaurant concepts cropping up fairly often.

Why You Should Attend the New York Expo 2011

New York Expo for Business will be held on November ...

How Social Media Helps Your Small Business

Social media is just one of the tools that can ...

Preparing Children to Be Entrepreneurs

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) recently conducted focus groups ...