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• Small-Business Loan Secrets>

  May 14, 2012 Entrepreneurs are looking for cash and banks are willing to lend. But have you come prepared to a lending meeting?

  Katie Morell Independent writer and editor, Business Writers

  

• No Free Lunch for Minority-Owned Businesses>

  February 21, 2012 Special programs for minority-owned businesses are mostly myth. Achieving success is just plain hard work.

  Tom Harnish Writer, Aerodite, Inc. / Kate Lister

  

• Small Business Lending Up by 18 Percent>

  January 12, 2012 According to a new report, small-business lending has hit its highest level in four years.

  Courtney Rubin Business Writers

  

• A Look Back At The Most Significant Events of 2011>

  December 28, 2011 History was made in 2011. Here's a look at the most noteworthy events that affected small businesses this year.

  Suzanne Sataline Business Writers

  

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• How To Get Funding: An OPEN Forum Guide>

  November 4, 2011 In today's connected world, getting funding for your startup is easier than ever if you know where to look.

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• Can Big Business Help Small Business Break Through the Credit Crunch?>

  October 19, 2011 Starbucks, Chevron and IBM have recently announced programs that give small and mid-size businesses access to capital.

  Darren Dahl Business Writers

• Small Business Snapshot: Starbucks Launches SB Loan Program>

  October 3, 2011 Each day, OPEN Forum rounds up the most important small business news that's currently breaking.

  Katie Morell Independent writer and editor, Business Writers

• 10 Creative Ways To Get Your Business Funded>

  September 13, 2011 Short on startup funds? Try these alternatives to bank loans for surprising sources of funding.

  Barry Moltz Small Business Speaker, Consultant, and Author, Barry Moltz

• Lower Your Borrowing Costs With Commercial Paper>

  August 11, 2011 Need cash fast but can't afford to borrow form a bank? Commercial paper may be a great alternative.

  Mike Periu Principal, EcoFin Media

• Try Social Lending As An Alternative To Banks>

  August 9, 2011 Bank loans offer come with difficult requirements. Here's why social lending could be a great alternative.

  Thursday Bram Writer, Wise Bread, Lois Geller Marketing Group

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