small businesses

• SBA: Small Businesses Feel Chill of National Hockey League Lockout

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 4, 2012

  The SBA has been paying attention to the stalled season and said it is ready to assist small businesses nationwide.

• Small Businesses Could Use a Holiday Sales Boost

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 26, 2012

  Retailers with annual sales below $1 million have dropped year-to-date, while large retailers have seen sales hike.

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  Del-One FCU Goes Back to School With Bus Loans

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 2, 2012

  Through a unique partnership, Del-One Federal Credit Union was able to provide $1.2 million for school buses this summer.

• Canada’s Baby Boomers Launching More Small Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 23, 2012

  Being able to create more retirement income is one of the reasons why more of Canada’s baby boomers are starting their own small businesses.

• Apple FCU Grows Business Loans from $6 Million to Nearly $100 Million

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 22, 2012

  Even in a still-recovering economy, financing may not be that hard to come by if entrepreneurs follow a checklist of items credit unions look for.

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  Mid-Atlantic FCU Awards $5,000 in Entrepreneur Competition for Women

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 19, 2012

  Lisa Daly impressed everyone so much with her sensory device for people with autism that she's on her way to starting a new business.

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  North Jersey Federal Credit Union Summit Brings in 100 Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 24, 2012

  Followup on last year's Passaic County Business Summit that attracted more than 80 businesses for networking.

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  HOPE CEO Talks Strategies to Boost African-American Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 20, 2012

  Mississippi credit union leader joins discussion on African-American entrepreneurship.

• SBA Tool Helps Small Businesses Find Potential Customers

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 11, 2012

  SizeUp compares businesses in same trade, provides geographic information, recommendations for advertising, prospective customers.

• Weak Demand, Not Regulations, Hinder Businesses, Poll Shows

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 2, 2012

  In a survey of 500 small business owners, 86% of respondents said they view regulations as a necessity to level the playing field with big firms.