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Is your office sending the right message about your company’s mission?

Recently, Strategic Development Worldwide sponsored The Daily Transcript’s Small Business executive roundtable. It was, as usual, an interesting event and there were quite a few things said that would catch attention.  

Chamber of commerce benefits: How they work for your business

With budgets tightening, workloads growing and expenses being cut, businesses are being forced to ask tough questions as they try to maximize their company’s efficiency and dollars. 

SBA launches new programs to increase lending in underserved communities

Small businesses are the nation’s primary engine for creating jobs. In the last 15 years, they have been responsible for two out of every three net new jobs across the country. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to strengthen its efforts to fuel this job engine to help drive the economic recovery. 

Are you responding quickly to their marketing applications?

You’ve probably seen QR codes on postal packages, in print ads and catalogs, even on an iPad commercial; but do you know what a QR code is and how it can benefit your business? 

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Roundtables

Local business owners: Positive economic outlook should be viewed with caution

A growing theme within San Diego’s small business community is that of cautious optimism. As the economy shows signs of slowly getting better, hopes are rising slowly as well. But as the first quarter of 2011 comes to a close, a Daily Transcript executive roundtable revealed that many small businesses still aren’t sure what to expect. 

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George Chamberlin on the Markets

May 13, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin recaps last week's financial events and looks at the week's upcoming announcements.

Jerry Sanders on his goals for the Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who's now president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, about what his priorities are at the chamber.

Seltzer Caplan's David Dorne on taxes, investment

April 15, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Dorne, a senior partner with Seltzer Caplan, about tax policies and the importance of prudent investment and planning.

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Archived Reports

Small Business - August 2012

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the San Diego/Imperial Region of the Small Business Development Centers honor local small business owners.

Small Business - May 2012

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.

Small Business - 2011

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.

Small Business - 2010

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.

Small Business - 2009

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.

Small Business - Aug 2008

Find out how small businesses can survive and thrive in a tough economy.

Small Business - 2008

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.

Small Business - 2007

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.

Small Business - 2006

The Daily Transcript partners with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce to produce the official program guide for the Small Business Awards Luncheon and to recognize contributions of small businesses.

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In San Diego, business is personal, too

Business clients of North Island Credit Union discuss the personal side of business in both relationships and accounts.

And I Went With Him

Business clients of North Island Credit Union discuss what they want and appreciate in a banking relationship.

It's a small town

Business clients of North Island Credit Union discuss the importance of a financial institution that is relationship, rather than profit, centered.

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