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Big government v. big business
Frank Newport Jan 19, 2012
Americans don't feel any love for either. So who do they love?
More professionals strike out on their own
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 6, 2012
Economists say today's jobless rate of 8.5 percent might have been higher if it weren't for more unemployed professionals starting their own home-based businesses.
A dream and a credit score
Chris Farrell Jan 6, 2012
''m curious about safe ways to establish credit. I have ambitions to run my own cafe and coffee roastery one day. Having a good credit history is going to be key. But, I hate the idea of spending money that I don't have and keeping track of interest rates. Are there any cards or plans I should look into, with this in mind? Charlie, Philadelphia, PA
B of A cuts credit lines to some small businesses
Steve Chiotakis Jan 4, 2012
While some banks are being encourage to lend more, pressure is also coming from regulators to crack down on riskier customers.
B of A tightens credit to some small businesses
Mitchell Hartman Jan 3, 2012
Other banks are also choosier about which businesses they lend to, and how much.
Small businesses turn to outsourcing for growth
Jennifer Collins Jan 11, 2012
One thing we'll be hearing a lot about this election year is ways to grow the economy. Small businesses are looking for their share of the action, but could that have unintended consequences?
Filling warehouse space in a down economy
Peter O'Dowd Dec 27, 2011
Warehouses built in some parts of Arizona are unable to find the proper tenants, and are instead looking to alternative businesses to help fill their spaces.
Small businesses on the payroll tax cut
Kai Ryssdal Dec 21, 2011
As Congress continues to debate over the payroll tax cut extension, we ask small business owners about how the decision might affect them.
Starbucks aims for job creation with new program
Tess Vigeland Nov 24, 2011
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz discusses how the coffee company is going to tackle the U.S. jobs problem by helping finance microloans to American small businesses.
Small businesses showing support for protests
Vanessa Romo Oct 24, 2011
Some small businesses are providing food and services for local Occupy Wall Street protests. But is it fully for the cause, or just good marketing?
