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Video: Small Business Health: Swine Flu

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:52:55 GMT

Nov. 8: If certain state and federal lawmakers have their way, some business owners could be forced to pay their employees for sick days. With concerns about swine flu, entrepreneurs are examining their books to see if they can handle such payments. Karen Harned, the executive director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, and Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, talk about the consequences of the proposed mandate. (MSNBC)

Video: Small Business Inspiration: 'Ten9Eight'

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:00:21 GMT

Nov. 8: A new documentary is out about the lives of students from low-income areas who are learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The unique, school-based program allows students to pitch business plans and more! Mary Mazzio, director & producer of "Ten9Eight," and Rahfeal Gordon, one of the students featured in the film, talk about the movie and the impact the program is having on young people's lives. (MSNBC)

Video: Business Answers: To cut or not to cut

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:57:14 GMT

Nov. 8: Colleen DeBaise, small business editor at the Wall Street Journal, and Michael Goldberg, managing partner with Bridge Investment Fund and adjunct professor of banking and finance at Case Western Reserve University, answer viewer questions about the best way to make cuts and how to keep a happy home life while running a business. (MSNBC)

Video: Elevator Pitch: Nomie Baby

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:01:58 GMT

Nov. 8: Moms and dads, listen up! There's a new product on the market to help keep your baby's car seat clean. Katie Danziger of Nomie Baby finds out if our panel goes "ga ga" over her pitch. (MSNBC)

You’re fired! How to get rid of bad customers

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:37:57 GMT

Entrepreneurs show clients the door for many reasons, especially if they are unprofitable or a pain to deal with.

Ready to hire? Consider your options

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:01:45 GMT

Even though many small businesses won't be hiring for some time, some companies are thinking about taking on more workers. Here's what you should know.

Video: Local lenders

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:30:42 GMT

Nov. 1: Community banks could benefit from the Obama administration's proposal to help small businesses by giving them access to additional funding. For some entrepreneurs, having a long-standing relationship with their community bank has been a matter of survival. (MSNBC)

Video: Newsmakers: The credit crunch

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:32:12 GMT

Nov. 1: Easing the credit crunch for small business owners was still at the top of the White House priority list this week. President Obama met with entrepreneurs to find how what they think of his proposals. SBA Administrator Karen Mills talks about the government's plans for SBA loans, giving community banks access to more funding and healthcare. (MSNBC)

Video: Open Dialogue: Community banks

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:37:50 GMT

Nov. 1: Just how important of a role do community banks play in the economy? Paul Merski, senior vice president and chief economist for the Independent Community Banks of America, joins panelists Norm Brodsky and Susan Steinbrecher to talk about these regional entities and why they may be a better source of funding. (MSNBC)

Video: Business answers: Employee morale

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:36:18 GMT

Nov. 1: Susan Steinbrecher, founder and CEO of management consulting firm Steinbrecher and Associates, and Norm Brodsky, Inc. magazine columnist, answer viewer questions about maintaining employee morale in an economic downturn and trying to get past gatekeepers to market your business. (MSNBC)

Sign spinners work to grab your attention

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:28:11 GMT

Sign spinning has morphed from curbside oddity to performance art — and a surprisingly effective way for a startup to grab attention.

Health care fight becomes battle of the sexes

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:39:40 GMT

Insurers say women under the age of 55 cost more to cover because they use more health services, and not just for maternal and infant care. Is this discriminatory?

Video: Shine a Light: Sacred Wind Communications

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:02:01 GMT

October 25: Your votes have been counted! The winner of the Shine A Light Inspirational Business Contest is now official! See how one entrepreneur and his employees are changing lives everyday through technology. (MSNBC)

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