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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small businesses navigated through the recession on different paths — some remained stable and some thrived, while others struggled to obtain loans and land clients.
Sept. 6, 2012 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Reid Carr, president and CEO of Red Door Interactive, about the growth of his Internet marketing company.
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.
The Daily Transcript celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit with a look at some stand-out local small businesses, issues and trends, and information from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Join the Transcript, the Regional Chamber of Commerce and SBA in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit. This annual issue also serves as the official program guide to the San Diego Small Business Awards Luncheon.
Join the Transcript, the Regional Chamber of Commerce and SBA in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit. This annual issue also serves as the official program guide to the San Diego Small Business Awards Luncheon.
Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit with this official program guide to the San Diego Small Business Awards Luncheon, hosted by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego chapter of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit with this official program guide to the San Diego Small Business Awards Luncheon, hosted by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego chapter of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Daily Transcript joins the Small Business Administration and the San Diego Regional Chamber in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit with the local SBA Small Business Award winners.