WASHINGTON (October 30, 2008)- A “perfect storm” of tightened credit by commercial lenders, declining creditworthiness, and reduced demand for loans from small business borrowers uncertain about the future has led to a substantial decline in the number of small business loans guaranteed…
About a week ago, I put out the statistic that the typical, or median, size of an angel investment is $10,000. Many people have responded that they don’t believe the number because they see companies receiving $250,000 to $500,000 from angels. But these numbers aren’t inconsistent.
Data…
The Facebook saga is both fascinating and paradoxical. Facebook has drawn millions of users to its site and has become a pop culture icon. The giant asterisk to this success is they have yet to figure out how to monetize it (in other words, how do you get paid – how do you make money?).
The…
PLANO, Texas (October 30, 2008) – Barcoding solutions are making their first appearance at 50 Staples® Business Depotâ„¢ office superstores, giving small business owners immediate access to affordable technology that can improve their bottom-line results.
Wasp Barcode Technologies will…
Guy Kawasaki is a best selling author, successful entrepreneur, venture capitalist, popular blogger and public speaker on start-ups and small business. Guy’s new book just came out and I was fortunate enough to get an early copy and have the opportunity to speak to him about it.
Reality…
Some of you already know Steve King from his blog, Small Biz Labs.
Steve has been an active commenter here at Small Business Trends. We also had him on the radio show last year, where he spoke about demographics and trends in the small business market. He’s also contributed two…
Have you solved a tough business problem, and want to share your lesson with other entrepreneurs?
Business.com is running a contest with the potential for you to win from $2,000 to $10,000. All you have to do is share how you solved your business problem, in the “What Works For…
CLEVELAND (Oct. 27, 2008) – Kevin O’Connor today announced the launch of his
Wirth Business Credit operation, part of a national business finance company that specializes in
providing small business owners with fast and flexible financing options for capital goods. His office is in…
(November 1, 2008)- At a time when graduates from leading universities face an increasingly challenging job market, Campus Venture Network, Inc. is launching StudentBusinesses.com, a free online platform that connects young entrepreneurs with business partners, mentors and investors who can help…
