Small Business News

Tool Kit: Yes, I’m a Prima Donna
They are usually extremely good at their jobs, but sometimes ignore rules and procedures. They are known as office prima donnas and dealing with them is tricky.
New York Times  –  Oct 2, 2008 8:31 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

When cutting costs means axing your friends
With sales slow and credit almost nonexistent, small businesses - the country's largest employer - face painful job cutbacks.
CNNMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 6:42 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

A $29 million green parking garage
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects, a 65-employee firm in Santa Monica, has been designing sustainable buildings for more than two decades. The company markets its green expertise to secure high-profile projects around the world, including the new U.S. embassy in Berlin and a planned consulate in Taipei.
CNNMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 1:21 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

How I did it: Cooking up organic meals
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CNNMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 1:19 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Where to find investors
Q: How do I get investors to help take my company to the next level? -Michael Solovy, Eden Prairie, Minn.
CNNMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Million-Dollar Industries to be in Now
Get started in one of 7 industries that hold seven-figure potential-and step closer to a richer life.
SmartMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Keeping the Line of Credit Alive
Banks are slashing business credit lines. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you.
SmartMoney.com  –  Oct 2, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Small business feeling the credit crunch?
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MSNBC.com  –  Oct 1, 2008 11:30 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Female-Owned Small Businesses Push for Share of Federal Contracts
The effort to obtain more contracts for female-owned businesses comes as increasing numbers of women are running their own companies.
New York Times  –  Oct 1, 2008 9:08 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Slow sales? No credit? No problem
With credit tight and consumers nervous about spending, the current economic situation is grim for small businesses, but entrepreneurs traditionally thrive on adversity. As incoming business slows in many industries, some owners are fighting the sales slump by exploring new marketing strategies, ste ... more »
CNNMoney.com  –  Oct 1, 2008 6:24 PM [GMT]  –  comment?