3 Important Loan Programs for Small Business Owners

"Scott Thompson Was A Terrible CEO" And Other Snippets From Fred Wilson

As always, Fred Wilson had a lot of insights share this morning at TechCrunch's Disrupt conference in New York. Here are some of the highlights from his talk with the always barbed Mike Arrington:...

IRS Warns Taxpayers Not To Be 'Too Concise' on Returns

It’s not every day that the IRS complains the submissions it receives are too concise. But that’s the missive sent by the IRS to tax lawyers and accountants who’ve been filing the Schedule of Uncertain Tax Positions (UTP) as part of their tax returns....

Looking for a new job? Entrepreneurial Companies Show the Way...

Looking for a new job?  Perhaps it’s time to go entrepreneurial.  Recent SEC filings show that entrepreneurial companies have been hiring at a red hot pace, skyrocketing 13+% over last year’s levels.  The rate of growth far outstrips the relatively modest 3% average increase for n...

More Questions on Crowdfunding Industry Research, With Carl Esposti

Last week I spoke with Carl Esposti, CEO, and Gerrit Ahlers, Sr. Analyst, of Massolution, who played key roles in authoring Crowd Funding Industry Research, the first market research report on the crowd funding industry.  This document is available as a summary or as an entire report at www.cro...

The Need To "Reinvent Business"

I want to share with you an article that I wrote with my friend Tim Leberecht, CMO of frog, a version of which appeared on Forum Blog, the official blog of the World Economic Forum. We are co-hosting a special event that I believe really matters- the “Reinvent Business” hackathon that will be he...

How Ads on Your Site Can Affect SEO (Video)

Your search rankings could be suffering if there are a number of advertisements above the content on your website. ...

Nominations Are Open for the Small Business Influencer Awards!

Does a special person or company come to mind when you think of someone or something important in the world of small business?  Perhaps you think of a client of yours.  Or maybe a favorite vendor or supplier, or a software app that has transformed your small business or made it more profitable.  Or perhaps you think of a favorite journalist who covers issues important to small businesses.

SBA Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Loans With New Push (Video)

The SBA is looking to increase the number of smaller loans in underserved communities with a new push. ...

You’re the Boss Blog: A Start-Up Wants to Help You Cut Through the Clutter and Noise Online

One concern: the pitch could have done a better job of discussing the potential for competition. ...

First State Bank Of Nebraska Recognized As Community Lender For 2012

The First State Bank of Nebraska has been recognized as the Rural/Community Lender of the year 2012. SBA has recognized the bank for its efforts in Nebraska. State Bank Nebraska has served the community in a number of ways.