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Venture-capital firms are hit hard by struggling economy, poor returns

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The weak economy and resulting poor investment returns have made it difficult for venture-capital firms to raise cash.  -More- 

VentureSource selects top 50 venture-backed companies:

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Venture capitalists are having a rough year, but many are still finding promising businesses and entrepreneurs to fund.  -More- 

Business optimism surveys aren't necessarily a window into the future

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Small-business optimism surveys -- including NFIB's -- provide useful up-to-date information, but may not be great predictors -More- 

Entrepreneurs design paint to expand whiteboards, brainstorming sessions

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Statistics show small-business lending often leads to job creation

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Obama's small-business lending plan still lacks the details owners want to see

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Obama hits the road to appeal for health-care backing

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The White House has launched a public relations blitz to urge voters to push Congress to pass health-care reform.  -More- 

4 steps to regain your customers' trust

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Building business-to-business relationships and trust are key to loyalty and success.  -More- 

Publicize your business without spending a dime

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Avaya releases new version of its UC suite for SMBs

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Avaya released IP Office 6.0, the latest version of its unified communication tools for small businesses.  -More- 

Bair urges banks to boost small-business, consumer lending

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Don't sell your business without consulting a lawyer

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Seeking the advice of an experienced, capable lawyer is crucial when a business owner decides it is time to sell the company, -More- 

Thou shalt read these 11 Twitter commandments

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Jim Blasingame says small businesses can survive big-box competition

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Small businesses lose millions in computer scams

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Small businesses lost $25 million in the third quarter of 2009 to online-banking computer scams, according to the U.S.  -More- 

How to form a general partnership

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Elmendorf: N.Y. soda tax won't help economy or kids' health

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New York's proposed tax on soda will hurt small-business owners, local grocers and the beverage industry, writes Mike Elmendo -More- 

Paid sick-leave bill would hurt small businesses, says NFIB/Maine leader

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Small businesses lobby New York lawmakers at NFIB-hosted event

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David Laibson, Harvard economics professor. This quote is in honor of No Smoking Day.

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There's a fundamental tension, in humans and other animals, between seizing available rewards in the present and being patien -More-