THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Small Business
March 31, 2009 -- 10:00 a.m.
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With many banks continuing to put a hold on lending, more small-business owners and would-be entrepreneurs are turning to microlenders.
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Importers and specialty shops across the U.S. are loading up on pricey products from Europe ahead of an expected tariff on a wide-range of gourmet foods.
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Google is expected to announce more details about its venture-capital fund, including its plan to commit $100 million to the endeavor in its first year.
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As restaurant chains close stores, competitors are moving into the vacated prime eatery locations as a way to expand quickly and cheaply.
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A new report found widespread fraud in a government program designed to help small businesses secure federal contracts.
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The bootstrap entrepreneurs who helped build China into the world's factory now face emptying order books. Their fate echoes a broader challenge for China. - Photos: A Shift of Fortunes - China Journal: Long Live Investment
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Big companies will likely profit from the federal stimulus dollars going to promote electronic health records. But little-known niche players could be among the biggest winners.
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Would-be franchisees searching for investment ideas can find a bevy of information on franchising blogs.
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The repo man has found a new hiding place -- inside your car. Used-car dealers are installing remote disabling devices that keep the cars from starting if the buyer gets too far behind on payments.
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After decades of glacial change in gender roles, a new study shows that working women under age 29 are proving to be as ambitious as their male counterparts, as measured by their eagerness to move up the career ladder.
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