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Temporary Job Relieves Credit Crunch

There are still jobs out there, especially for the holiday season. Here are the three things to know to score a temporary gig.

11/20/09 - 05:00 AM EST

Venture Fund Uses Lottery Model

A new pay-to-play venture plan has small firms paying $5,000 for a chance to win $250,000.

11/20/09 - 05:00 AM EST

Small Firms Are Waiting Longer for Payments
  • Tickers in this article:
  • CITGQ

Businesses are facing increasingly delinquent payments at a time when it's tougher than ever to get a loan to fund basic operations.

11/18/09 - 05:00 AM EST

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Student Loan Rates Rising Amid Joblessness

  • Tickers in this article:
  • APOL
  • SLM

Defaults on student loans are rising as new graduates grapple with a bleak job market. And the situation could get worse.

11/13/09 - 08:27 AM EST

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More Lenders for Small Firms, But Fewer Loans

  • Tickers in this article:
  • CITGQ

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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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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Senate Debates Aid for Green-Energy Efforts

  • Tickers in this article:
  • CSCO
  • XOM

The Senate kicked off hearings for the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, a bill that could bring money to small firms specializing in green technology.

10/28/09 - 07:58 AM EDT

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Venture Firm Hunts for Biotech Breakthroughs

Daphne Zohar, founder of PureTech Ventures, discusses what it takes to launch a successful biotech company.

10/14/09 - 05:00 AM EDT

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Like ConAgra, Nurture Your Winners

  • Tickers in this article:
  • CAG
  • GIS

Small-business owners could benefit from adopting the brand-management strategies of ConAgra and General Mills.

09/29/09 - 01:00 AM EDT

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Five Lending Challenges for Consumers

Here are five troublesome trends in lending, and how you can protect yourself.

09/18/09 - 01:00 AM EDT

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Car Loans Tighten as Debtors Miss Payments

If you're thinking about buying a new car, start saving your pennies because it's becoming tougher to get a loan.

09/11/09 - 08:09 AM EDT

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Consumers to Put Drag on Economy: Opinion

Even as the economy rebounds, weak consumer spending for years to come will put a damper on growth.

09/09/09 - 08:35 AM EDT

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What's the Hottest Stock for Back to School?

What's the hottest stock for the back-to-school season? See what the TheStreet's users think.

09/04/09 - 10:57 AM EDT

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Small Firms, Like Disney, Can Sell to Tweens

  • Tickers in this article:
  • DIS
  • MVL

Disney's plan to buy Marvel is part of an effort to engage tween boys. It's a philosophy that could also benefit small businesses.

09/04/09 - 09:46 AM EDT

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