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Community Banks Step In for CIT Group

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Small-business lending has increased this year, as community banks move into CIT's space.

11/06/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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CIT Group Failure Highlights Insurance
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With banks offering more products and services than ever, consumers need to know which are insured by the government.

11/05/09 - 10:37 AM EST

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More Lenders for Small Firms, But Fewer Loans

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There are more banks lending to small business, but the number of loans has fallen, according to the Small Business Administration.

11/05/09 - 09:24 AM EST

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Making the Illiquid - Liquid

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO of SecondMarket gave abandoned products a home.

11/04/09 - 11:00 AM EST

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FTC Aims to Uproot Deception

The new social media policy makes transparency paramount.

11/04/09 - 06:15 PM EST

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HP, Raytheon Reflect MIT Lightbulb Research

In a Q&A, Professor Vladimir Bulovic discusses energy-efficient lighting, industry funding and his meeting with President Obama.

11/04/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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Move From 'I Hate' to 'I Love' to Sell

Five tips for sales professionals who want to love their job.

11/03/09 - 11:06 AM EST

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House Weighs Regulatory Reprieve for Small Firms

The House Financial Services Committee will soon vote on an amendment that would give small businesses more time to adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

11/03/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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Green Goes Mainstream

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It may be time for you to take a look at the sustainability of your business practices.

11/02/09 - 11:39 PM EST

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Droid Apps Offer Boost for Small Businesses

Here are some of the best Android-based productivity apps for small businesses.

11/02/09 - 08:29 AM EST

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Seasonal Stores Post Year-Round Success

Halloween and Christmas stores open for business a few weeks a year. But there are ways to make money in the off-season too.

10/30/09 - 05:00 AM EDT

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Real-Life Lessons From Shark Tank

It may be just a TV show, but entrepreneurs can learn a lot about the perfect pitch by watching.

10/29/09 - 10:39 AM EDT

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Small Candy Makers Sell Chocolate Experience

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Small candy makers are competing with Hershey and Nestle by targeting specific customers with events and special packaging.

10/29/09 - 08:31 AM EDT

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