Content about Small business

April 16, 2012
Conscious capitalism
Changers of Commerce movement blends business, philanthropy.
January 9, 2012
Capital squeeze
With financing still hard to secure, brands explore nontraditional lending
September 12, 2011
Lending a hand
With the lending climate showing few signs of improvement, restaurant chains are stepping in to help franchisees who might require capital.
August 1, 2011
Marco's Pizza adds to franchise lending toolbox
Chain offers personal-guarantee insurance to aid franchise expansion
May 2, 2011
IFA summit examines ways for operators to obtain credit, create jobs
200 business owners, lenders and policymakers discussed frustrations of franchising
April 7, 2011
Key to credit thaw is teamwork
Small Business Lending Summit encourages restaurateurs, bankers to work together
December 20, 2010
Franchising fuels economic growth, even amid challenges

The first 10 years of the 21st century have been a decade of incredible growth in the franchise industry and, as a result, game-changing growth for the International Franchise Association.
October 18, 2010
Federal Jobs Act aims to free up funds for small businesses


Restaurateur Juan Ramirez was scrambling for an answer within minutes of the Small Business Jobs Act being signed into law. Could the package of tax write-offs and lending incentives be the break he so desperately needed?


“I have two small restaurants, and I don’t know how I will be able to stay open if I don’t get some help,” the New York City restaurateur wrote in an e-mail to one potential information source. “Please let me know how and what I need to do to get a loan.”


September 27, 2010
Obama signs small business bill into law
Legislation has support of restaurant groups
September 23, 2010
House approves small business bill
Association officials praise Congress for passage
March 7, 2010
Locked-up lending
Given a lending spigot that can’t be budged, restaurateurs are turning on the creativity when...
February 17, 2010
Senate urged to help small businesses in jobs bill
WASHINGTON A coalition of 80 associations is strongly urging the U.S. Senate to include more...
February 9, 2010
Lending, jobs top topics at IFA convention
SAN ANTONIO As the U.S. Senate this week debates a series of job-stimulus bills, Karen...
December 13, 2009
Credit market remains chilly as banks look to limit exposure
While the credit freeze has thawed from its coldest point a year ago, only small...
December 5, 2009
Small business job losses continue
WASHINGTON While the federal government’s relatively upbeat employment report for November is fueling optimism among...
December 1, 2009
IFA predicts lending shortfall for franchisees
WASHINGTON The continuing credit crisis will lead to a $3.4 billion shortfall in lending to...
November 16, 2009
Paid sick leave takes center stage in NYC
NEW YORK Small business owners rallied on the steps of City Hall Tuesday to...
November 1, 2009
CIT Group’s Ch. 11 leaves lending hole
NEW YORK Restaurant operators, already scrambling to fund growth, may need to reach deeper into...
October 26, 2009
Restaurant lenders dole out more than $60M
NEW YORK While small business lending, or the lack thereof, remains a hot topic in...
May 11, 2009
Study: Franchise lending likely to be slashed
WASHINGTON The current recession and credit crunch will likely lead to a 40-percent decline in...
April 5, 2009
Operators bank on plan to ease credit crunch
The third time may be the charm for restaurant owner Charlie Green....
March 23, 2009
Restaurateurs stand to gain from bailout plan
NEW YORK As the federal government reveals the fine print of its financial bailout plan,...
March 16, 2009
Industry groups laud Obama's small-business plan
WASHINGTON Two industry associations hailed President Barack Obama's proposal to aid small businesses as an...
January 25, 2009
Focus on new franchisees
A mid the deepest economic slowdown since the Great Depression, restaurant franchisors are enhancing or...
January 25, 2009
Get by with a little help from your friends
Community banks may be pulling back on funding, but communities themselves aren’t....
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