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On October 5, 2010

SBA Readies Small Business Program For Women

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced it will begin implementation of its women-owned small business (WOSB) contracting program.

The rule is part of the Obama Administration's overall commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses to compete for federal contracts,…


On October 5, 2010

The Solar White House: Who Gets the Business?

Now that President Obama has decided to install solar panels at White House, a more important political deliberation can begin. What company will get to showcase its solar goods?
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On October 5, 2010

Handling Crucial Conversations | BTalk

Podcast: Joseph Grenny explains how to handle crucial conversations --- those discussions that we avoid or sugarcoat, often with catastrophic effects.
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On October 5, 2010

GNC Hopes Third IPO Try is the Charm

Retail vitamin chain GNC is trying a $350 million public offering. Going in its favor -- this company is actually growing net profits. Against: This is the company's third IPO try.
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On October 5, 2010

UK Banks May Launch Large Small Biz Fund

A very large investment fund, created by a number of important banks for the sole purpose of providing loans to small businesses, may be on the way.  Rumor has it UK banks could even launch the fund next week.

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