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SBA Head Lay Out The Ways President Obama Has Helped Small Businesses
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Everyone is talking about Bill Clinton’s speech at the DNC last night (including its length), tossing in some chatter about Massachusetts Senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren and a little extra for women’s rights advocate Sandra Fluke. Overlooked by many were the brief remarks from the top administrator for the Small Business Administration, Karen Mills.
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re familiar with the SBA and all of the information it provides for those launching a new company. (If you’re not, check it out here.) President Obama has been accused by the Republicans repeatedly of not only standing in the way of small business owners, but discouraging small business ownership through his policies, including the new healthcare law. The mantra of the Republican convention — “We built that” — even stems from a willful misinterpretation of a comment President Obama made with reference to small businesses. The Washington Post reports on a poll showing that the President trails Romney by a significant margin among small business owners.
Last night, Mills set the record straight.
“President Obama understands that small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” she said, noting the impact that small businesses have on our economy. Half of Americans work for or own a small business, according to Mills, and they create two-thirds of all jobs.
When President Obama took office, the economy was a mess and “credit was frozen.” He has cut taxes 18 times for small business owners, made it easier for small businesspeople to adhere to rules and regulations and shortened the time it would take for them to get paid by the federal government, she said.
“He understands that Washington doesn’t create jobs; small businesses do. Government’s role is to put the wind at their backs,” she said. You can read all of her comments and watch a clip of her speech here.
We have no doubt that the President supports small business. The fact remains, however, that minority-owned and women-owned businesses are still having a problem with funding and other resources. We’ve covered that topic here, and went into detail about one alternative, microloans, here. Maybe it’s an issue he’ll address further in his second term.
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How To Handle Being Fired
In this uncertain economy, being “let go” can be devastating. Losing your job can take a toll on you both financially and emotionally, however, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. With the right tools, you can overcome this setback and maybe even come out stronger. Here are some suggestions on how to cope with a job loss.
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Breast Cancer Support Groups for Black Women
Whether you yourself are recovering from some form of breast cancer treatment or you know someone who is, you know that while friends and family may try to be there as much as possible, they can’t always relate to your struggle, nor can they provide you with the information or resources you need during this time. Here are some resources dedicated to working directly with African American women who’ve been affected by breast cancer. *To get more information about these organizations, click on the name, which is pink and in boldface.*
Funding for Black Farmers, Stalls Again
(Black America Web) — Despite broad support, legislation to finalize $4.6 billion in settlements with black farmers and American Indians stalled in the Senate again Thursday amid partisan bickering.
Lawmakers from both parties say they support resolving the long-standing claims of discrimination and mistreatment by federal agencies. But the funding has been caught up for months in a fight over spending and deficits, with Republicans and Democrats arguing over how to pay for them.
19 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
(Mashable) — We hope the summer’s been good to you so far. Well, not sogood that you’re actually going out-of-doors, but good enough that you might squint through faint, refracted sunlight as you fervently scour the web for social media goodness. Allow us to assist you in this quest. Below you’ll find our weekly power-guide to the best social media resources this side of the ‘Net. This edition includes some tips for cleaning up your social media presence, a few key considerations when designing mobile apps, and a look at social’s huge disruption of advertising.
More Resources for Crowdsourcing
(Success Magazine) — If you’re a small-business owner, your resources are probably limited. The following sites can help you employ crowdsourcing to help with everything from marketing and design to innovation for products and services.
More Resources for Crowdsourcing
(Success Magazine) — If you’re a small-business owner, your resources are probably limited. The following sites can help you employ crowdsourcing to help with everything from marketing and design to innovation for products and services.
