Category: Small Business
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3 Active Ways To Combat On-The-Job Sleepiness
Real estate agents with busy schedules can probably relate to daytime sleepiness. When they’re in the field, it is imperative stay alert and ready to work.
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Reasons Why There Are So Few Women In Venture-Backed Businesses
Did you know that women-led, venture-backed organizations bring in 12 percent more money than companies led by men? Despite this fact, only 2.7 percent of venture-backed businesses have a woman CEO. Think about that.
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SBA Announces Matchmaking Events through American Supplier Initiative
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced matchmaking events throughout 2015 which will expand the American Supplier Initiative. Created in 2012, the American Supplier Initiative supports American manufacturing by investing in the small businesses that comprise America’s suppliers.
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Introduces Legislation S. 2693 – The Women’s Small Business Ownership Act of 2014
Bill would improve access to lending, business training and federal contracting for women-owned businesses Senator: ‘This legislation will help break through the 21st Century glass ceiling’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tammy…
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Emerging Mortgage Trends of 2014
It’s no secret that trends within the mortgage and lending industries can fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. Countless factors such as the economy, new legislation, and changing demographics can impact these shifts. With the ever-changing financial landscape, we have pinpointed the most current and prevalent mortgage and lending trends of 2014. Mortgage Volume Drops…
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In Which Dimension is Credit Constrained?
The year 2014 is sure to be another eventful one in mortgage finance. A litany of new regulations are prepared to be implemented, the economy is projected to improve, driving mortgage rates higher, and demand to refinance loans is expected to decline further. The overall size of the mortgage market, in dollar terms, is anticipated…
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Congressional Retirement: Is It a Good Thing?
Election Day is November 4, a whopping 6 months – 30 weeks – from now. For most of us, that is an eternity away. For Members of Congress, however, November elections are knocking on the door. It seems absurd, but the evolving dynamics of Congressional races have changed both the way Washington works and the…