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CIT Study -Executives Remain Optimistic

Thursday, 17 October 2013
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Middle market executives, whose companies take in more than $6 trillion in revenues and employ more than 30 million people annually, are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a year ago. However, despite this positive outlook they are concerned about potential tax increases, government regulations, compliance with the Affordable Care Act and the current strength of the U.S. and global economies. Read more...
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Small Business Feels the Pinch

Thursday, 17 October 2013
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A CNNMoney/Thumbtack.com survey shows that small businesses are already feeling the effects of a government shut-down, reports Fox KDVR.  Of the 100 business owners who responded, 46% said their firms either had a cancellation of work or their incoming work had slowed down due to the shut-down. Read more...
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Foursquare Adds Advertising

Thursday, 17 October 2013
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According to Forbes, Foursquare, a location-based mobile service, is launching a new self-service advertising product for small businesses. The platform will let businesses advertise to potential customers who are in the area. It is an auction-based platform, where advertisers bid for a set number of user actions (eg. check-ins to a venue). Read more...
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Credit Protection Doesn't Apply to Business

Thursday, 17 October 2013
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The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, which prevents credit card issuers from raising customers’ rates without warning and hitting them with huge penalty fees if they couldn’t make their new payments, doesn’t apply to business credit cards, reports Time. Read more...
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New Lineup Of Scanners For Mobile Professionals

Wednesday, 09 October 2013
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Brother International Corporation has announced the launch of the DS-920DW, the flagship model of the completely refreshed DSmobile(®) line of mobile scanners for consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users. The line includes four models ranging in suggested price from $129 to $199. Read more...
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WD Introduces New Ultra-Compact Backup Appliances

Wednesday, 09 October 2013
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WD unveiled two new ultra-compact desktop appliances: the WD Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300. These desktop units come bundled with WD Arkeia v10.1software, providing an all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solution for businesses. Read more...
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Veteran SBA Loan Program in Danger

Wednesday, 09 October 2013
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According to the Washington Post, the 2007 Patriot Express loan program, started by the Small Business Administration in order to spur entrepreneurship for veterans, is reporting large defaults. Currently, program defaults have cost taxpayers over $31 million dollars. The default rate of Patriot Express loans surpasses those of any other SBA program.
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Can a Small Business Afford a Celebrity Endorsement?

Wednesday, 09 October 2013
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Normally celebrity endorsements are beyond the budget of a small business, but the internet and reality TV is changing that, reports Fox Small Business. Reality TV and internet celebrities are often more open to endorsing a small business product.
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Online Influencers and Your Brand

Wednesday, 09 October 2013
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According to Newsday, getting an online influencer to recommend your product or service can have a huge positive effect on your brand.
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Local Start-Ups Can Win a $10,000 Technology Package

Tuesday, 01 October 2013
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Cox Business is bringing "Get Started OC" (#GetStartedOC) to Orange County, CA in partnership withInc. magazine onTuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Dr., Tustin, CA 92780.  Registration for the event is now open for both attendees and pitch contestants at  http://www.coxblue.com/getstartedoc/. Read more...
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