Small Business
A new university bets on a hybrid online-learning model
SAN FRANCISCO - Offering a twist on the learn-from-anywhere convenience of Internet classes, a new university is asking freshmen to take a large leap of faith.
Online lender settles New York lawsuit amid crackdown on massive 'payday' loans
NEW YORK - U.S. online lender Western Sky Financial LLC has agreed to pay a $1.5 million penalty and provide refunds to New York borrowers on loans for which it charged interest rates as high as 355 percent, the New York attorney general said on Thursday.
U.S. small businesses borrowed more in November, index shows
- U.S. small businesses increased their borrowing in November from a year ago, suggesting continued economic growth ahead even as the Federal Reserve begins to reduce its massive monetary stimulus.
China says smaller firms will get more loans, other help
BEIJING - China said on Thursday it will take steps to boost bank lending and subsidies to small and medium-sized businesses in labor intensive industries, many of which are facing a tougher business environment.
Obama picks Latina banker to lead small business agency
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Maria Contreras-Sweet on Wednesday to lead the Small Business Administration, an agency that provides loans and helps small businesses get government contracts.
Modern Etiquette: Business cocktail etiquette
- In the world of business, networking is everything. Among the most valuable venues for networking are after-hours business cocktail parties and receptions.
U.S. small business hiring stands at nearly eight-year high
WASHINGTON - U.S. small businesses hired the most workers in nearly eight years in December, the latest sign of vigor in the labor market and the broader economy.
SEC unveils plan to spur more public stock offerings
WASHINGTON - Start-up companies will be able to raise much more capital through certain public stock deals without facing costly regulatory burdens under a proposal announced by U.S. securities regulators on Wednesday.
Airbnb backer General Catalyst starts $675 million venture fund
SAN FRANCISCO - Airbnb backer General Catalyst said on Monday it has established a new $675 million venture-capital fund to invest in early-stage technology firms.
Small business confidence rises, jobs picture upbeat
WASHINGTON - U.S. small business sentiment bounced back from a seven-month low in November, with owners setting their sights on creating more jobs and expanding operations.
Q&A; with Randy Goldberg, co-founder of Bombas Socks
We caught up with Randy Goldberg over email who, along with David Heath, founded Bombas Socks. We asked him about running a successful crowdfunding campaign, bringing a product to market and conscious consumerism.
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