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Tennessee small business gets advocate

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:54:00 +0000

This is a post from the Memphis Business Journal.

Legislation passed this year by the Tennessee General Assembly will create a “small business advocate” in state government to help business owners cut through the red tape — but few resources will be devoted to the post during a lean budget year.

Senate Bill 3484 — sponsored by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, a Republican gubernatorial candidate — unanimously cleared the state House and Senate and has been sent to Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen. The legislation requires the Comptroller of the Treasury to appoint a small business advocate from existing staff to answer questions and provide information to business owners. Additionally, each state department that has regulatory authority over businesses will be required to appoint a liaison to the small business advocate
Read more: Tennessee small businesses to get state government advocate – Memphis Business Journal

National Small Business Week May 23-25, 2010

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:20:29 +0000

May 23-25, 2010, Washington, DC

National Small Business Week 2010 will begin with three days of events in Washington, D.C., where outstanding business owners from across the country will be recognized. In addition to the State Small Business Persons of the Year, individuals involved in disaster recovery, government procurement, small business champions, as well as SBA partners in financial and entrepreneurial development will be honored.

Highlights of the event this year include: the Keynote speech by SBA Administrator Karen Mills.

Click Here for a schedule of events.

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The Main Street Revolution Initiative

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:30:30 +0000

Discount online retailer Overstock.com announced a new initiative aimed at small businesses. According to Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne, “The Main Street Revolution Initiative is designed to increase the visibility of small and minority-owned businesses which currently lack exposure to national markets. By joining our network these small businesses can reduce their supply chain costs, and opens their products to a mass audience. This represents a grand opportunity for producers and consumers nationwide to participate and contribute to the national recovery effort. Main Street can be the engine that lifts us out of the recession that Wall Street created.”

Join the revolution at www.overstock.com/mainstreet.

SBA Offers Free Webinar Series to Help

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:13:54 +0000

WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a Webinar series in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month. Topics will highlight the importance of financial education and the opportunity to learn practical money skills and financial wellness. Participants will learn basic money management and financial skills for today’s business world.

WHEN: Daily 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (ET) April 7, April 14 and April 21, 2010

WHO: Learn to build wealth and not debt from some of the industry leaders on financial education and entrepreneurship. Webinar presenters and topics include:

Topic: The Importance of Financial Education in the Workplace

Wednesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Luke Reynolds, Chief of the Outreach & Program Development Section

Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection Community Affairs Branch

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Topic: Basic Banking/Financial Tips for Small Business

Wednesday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Jennifer Matthews, President and CEO

Creating Financial Literacy, LLC

Topic: Spring is Here! Planting Seeds to Grow Your Own Money Tree

Wednesday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m.

Starrlese Jones, Financial Management Specialist

Division of Financial Integrity, Office of Federal Assistance Management

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

Topic: Your Money, Your Choice$, Your Future

Wednesday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m.