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Small Business is Big Business in 2012 Presidential Election

By Rhonda Campbell Small business took center stage at the first 2012 United States presidential debate. Considering the fact that small businesses comprise 99.7 percent of the employers in the United States, it makes good sense to spotlight small businesses … Continue reading

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Preparing to Transition from Business Employee to Successful Employer

By Rhonda Campbell According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) nearly 600,000 new businesses are started each year. Starting your own business is a great way to gain opportunities to use and strengthen your leadership, communication, negotiation and financial management … Continue reading

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Small Business Administration (SBA) Redefining Small Firms

Creative business leaders operating in certain industries, namely the manufacturing, transportation, education and job readiness industries rely on funds from government contracts to pay their bills. These contracts are secured based on the types of work companies perform. According to … Continue reading

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Local Government Programs that Provide Funding to Women Business Owners

Philadelphia gets it. Given an opportunity, women business owners can compete in national and international arenas. And when volleying for local support, they don’t need a long time to present their case. They know their businesses, industries and the market … Continue reading

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