Learn about U.S. Microfinance
How are fashion designer Tory Burch and a financial tool used for centuries in developing countries transforming the American economy? One small business at a time. Burch, who runs one of the nation's...
So you have weighed the pros and cons of starting your own skate shop and decided to give it a go. Now what? One of the next steps is to find funding. Here are a few places to look: Community Banks Although going...
She is a Woman of the Year because: "She's a great businesswoman, but her legacy is helping other women. Charity is fine, but this is empowerment." -entrepreneur Russell Simmons Tory Burch has a confession: She...
Right around 9 percent of workers are unemployed. This does not tell the entire story, as only 4.2 percent of college graduates are unemployed, compared to 14 percent who did not finish high school. North Carolina...
It's a challenge that won't seem to let up. Despite all the initiatives designed to jump-start lending for small businesses - and rev up the job engine - banks are still sitting on cash and tighter lending...
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