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The “American Recovery Capital” loan was created in response to small business’ need for its own bail-out plan. As a part of last year's billion-dollar recovery act, this program seemed like a good plan in helping small business recover, but... Amber Garner http://www.hammock.com

Was landing new clients one of your new year's resolutions? If so, you need to read this Wall Street Journal article that outlines the three best ways to win new clients. The tips are: 1) Going where the growth is... Lena Anthony

The more your employees hear about cash flow problems and recession-level unemployment rates, the more anxious they grow about losing their own jobs. Maybe you can't guarantee great cash flow through the recession, but you can manage the anxiety effectively.... Megan Pacella

When it comes to the latest news in the small business world, rural entrepreneurs don't need to know everything that goes on in the big city. The fact is, small-town business owners have different concerns to deal with. Here are... Megan Pacella

The home is the new hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, boasts this Wall Street Journal article. In fact, the article explains, more than 52 percent of businesses are home-based. Laid off? Start a business from home. Looking for a place to... Lena Anthony

Ah, the new year. A time for fresh beginnings. And after a year like 2009, who couldn't use a fresh start? If you're still pondering goals for your business in 2010, check out Entrepreneur.com, which offers advice from 10 experts... Lena Anthony

With the new year upon us, it's time you take a serious look at your marketing budget -- but that doesn't mean you have to break the bank. According to a recent article on NFIB.com, finding the right mix is... Megan Pacella

Your MyBusiness editors are taking a much-deserved holiday break—starting now. And we hope you're planning the same. We'll be back in the New Year with the latest on small business. Hope everyone reading this has a wonderful holiday!... Lena Anthony

A lot of small businesses are jumping on the social media bandwagon, opening Facebook groups and Twitter accounts to reach out to current and potential customers online. But that doesn't mean social media is worth your time, Neal Schaffer explains... Lena Anthony

With Christmas around the corner and a new year ahead, revenue is more important than ever, so what should you do if your customers are delinquent on payments, or worse, not paying at all? The New York Times recently spoke... Emily McMackin

There's not a day that passes at MyBusiness headquarters that we don't get a new book from a business publisher. A recent one that I recall was a healthcare survival guide, but a quick flip through it was all it... Lena Anthony

While hiring your best friend to take over some of the responsibility of running a small business may seem like a great option, it may not always be the best idea. One small business owner decided to take an early... Amber Garner http://www.hammock.com

Tired of waiting around for one of your clients to pay up? Your initial instinct might be to turn to a lawyer or a collection agency, but make sure you have all your facts straight first. The New York Times'... Megan Pacella

Today President Obama outlined a series of initiatives designed to spur job growth—particularly by small business owners. "Where was this proposal more than a year ago when the economy nose-dived?" you're probably thinking. And you're right, but so is the... Lena Anthony

Emily McMackin

This holiday season, there's rising concern about "chargebacks". For those of you (like me) who don't know what that means, here's a breakdown: Now and again, customers will purchase items from your retail store, but when their credit card bill... Megan Pacella

We have a cupcake shop here in Nashville that has been franchising for almost as long as it's been open. In the future, cupcake lovers in Denver and Atlanta can enjoy the same GiGi's Cupcakes I enjoy on occasion. If... Lena Anthony

Earlier this year, we introduced the concept of pop-up stores to MyBusiness readers through the story of Jonah Staw, CEO of Little Miss Matched (littlemissmatched.com). Instead of opening up a permanent location to sell his children's accessories, he opened up... Lena Anthony

Emily McMackin

In the past 10 years, Fog Creek Software has grown from two employees to more than 50. Some companies do that in one year, but Fog Creek CEO Joel Spolsky never wanted to do it that way. Slow and steady... Lena Anthony