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How small businesses can avoid loan rejection

NEW YORK — Thousands of stunned small business owners call Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. each week after they're turned down for a loan. Jeff Stibel, CEO of the business credit reporting company has a message for them: Don't blame the bank. 

Small business borrowings up for 1st time in 2013

NEW YORK (AP) -- Small businesses took out more loans and leases during April, the first increase in borrowing this year, according to an index released Wednesday. 

SBA program links veterans to jobs

A new method of getting Camp Pendleton veterans hired in the civilian world could be used as a model across the United States. 

SCORE San Diego's government contracting workshops provide much-needed resource to small business community

SCORE San Diego is increasing its already impressive workshop roster by offering new and existing business owners advice on government contracting. 

Cloud service ROI: 10 key considerations for small business

One of the biggest questions facing decision-makers today is whether to continue investing in IT infrastructure or start migrating to cloud services. The following are 10 key factors that, in addition to capital expenditure, should be considered by small business leaders when making a cloud ROI calculation. 

SCORE San Diego offers Spanish-speaking mentors

Since 1966, SCORE San Diego’s mentors have assisted small-business owners by offering reliable and relevant advice. Continuing that legacy, the organization offers bilingual mentors to support new and existing small business owners in the Hispanic community. 

Retiring boomers driving sales of small businesses

NEW YORK — Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small-business sales, as they find more and more buyers confident enough in the improving economy to expand their own businesses through acquisitions. 

SCORE San Diego announces May workshop series

Local small business entrepreneurs are invited to attend SCORE San Diego’s workshops to tackle a variety of issues at all stages of a company’s development, and meet with mentors to help grow their business. 

Small business owners slightly more upbeat

NEW YORK (AP) -- Small business owners were slightly more optimistic during April but are generally still cautious. 

SCORE San Diego's free team mentoring provides specialized assistance to small businesses

All small business owners, whether they are just starting out or have been in business for many years, face obstacles as they grow their business. SCORE San Diego's free and unlimited team mentoring provides business owners expert advice from volunteers with diverse business backgrounds who have encountered similar obstacles and can provide relevant advice for overcoming challenges. 

Credit Pinch for Small Business Impedes U.S. Job Growth

May 10 (Bloomberg) -- Jim Brown, owner of JWB Properties LLC, says community banks called him almost every day in 2006 trying to lend him money. Now, his homebuilding business in Atlanta can’t get a loan. 

SCORE San Diego fulfills small business owners' need for peer mentoring

SCORE San Diego's new Business Enhancement Forums provide a venue for entrepreneurs and business owners to both receive and provide peer advice on common issues many small business owners face. 

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SCORE San Diego’s free counseling program helps local small businesses

Having the right guidance when launching or growing a small business is necessary to evaluate opportunities and avoid common pitfalls.

SCORE San Diego helps small businesses effectively use Internet marketing

As social media becomes more engrained in our everyday lives, small business owners must allot the time and resources necessary to grow their business using the many online platforms and tools available. SCORE San Diego offers seven low-cost workshops to local entrepreneurs focusing on the most effective tools to create efficient online marketing strategies.

SCORE San Diego continues to support women-owned small businesses

The number of women-owned small businesses in the U.S. is on the rise and SCORE San Diego's events, workshops and one-on-one counseling provide women entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge and business connections to start off on the right foot.

SCORE San Diego helps local small business entrepreneurs navigate the loan process

For many small business owners and entrepreneurs, obtaining a small business loan is necessary to fund their business and SCORE San Diego's experienced mentors can help navigate the complicated loan process.

SCORE San Diego offers free small business workshops to military personnel

As a great number of men and women return home from serving overseas, SCORE San Diego is increasing its commitment to the military community with the Military Transition Program.

Roundtables

Business cyberthreats require continuous security updates

The cloud has defeated the "blue screen of death," but companies are constantly taxed with updating security software and finding new ways to combat cyberthreats. 

Succeeding in tough economy requires focus on client, technology, business plan

The national economy still might be struggling, but for some small businesses in San Diego, things are looking up. 

Small businesses find a way through hard times

Small businesses navigated through the recession on different paths — some remained stable and some thrived, while others struggled to obtain loans and land clients. 

Profiles

Local bookseller maintains family legacy at La Jolla bookstore

Despite a brutal market for booksellers, Warwick’s, the oldest family-owned and operated bookstore in the nation, still draws customers to La Jolla. 

Small Business videos

Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 finalist: Reid Carr

Sept. 6, 2012 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Reid Carr, president and CEO of Red Door Interactive, about the growth of his Internet marketing company.

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Regional administrator Elizabeth Echols on the SBA

Aug. 17, 2012 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Elizabeth Echols, regional administrator for District 9 of the U.S. Small Business Administration, on the role of the SBA.

Lisa Gordon-Hosch on being a small business ambassador

Aug. 1, 2012 -- George Chamberlin and Lisa Gordon-Hosch discuss her role as small business ambassador for the city of San Diego.

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