January 2008 Archives
North Carolina Climbs to 3rd as Best State for Business Climate, CEOs Say
North Carolina Climbs to 3rd as Best State for Business Climate, according to a survey of 605 top corporate executives by Chief Executive magazine.
Mark Heesen and The State of Venture Capital
If you were not part of the 350+ people at yesterdays exciting CED event, "The State of Venture Capital A Conversation with NVCA President Mark Heesen," you can listen to his speech and review a copy of his presentation here.
No Rest for the Weary -- Entrepreneurs Expect to Work Even Harder in 2008
If you want to be an entrepreneur, be prepared to work some late and long hours. That's one primary finding from the second annual Staples National Small Business Survey, which shows that 98% of small business owners regularly work during their time off at vacation, on weekends, and at night. In addition, fifty-four percent expect to work even harder in 2008.
Friday Fun - MC Hammer’s Next Act: Tech Entrepreneur
Former rap star choreographs new career at Web startup; read the full article.
Senate Approves SBA $$ Increase for SBDC's, Women's Business Centers, Microloans and HUBZones
According to Inc.Com, before the holiday Senate lawmakers approved $569 million in funding for the Small Business Administration's core lending and assistance programs, the agency's first budget increase in seven years, providing the small-business agency with an additional $40 million for core lending and assistance programs.
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- North Carolina Climbs to 3rd as Best State for Business Climate, CEOs Say
- Mark Heesen and The State of Venture Capital
- No Rest for the Weary -- Entrepreneurs Expect to Work Even Harder in 2008
- Friday Fun - MC Hammer’s Next Act: Tech Entrepreneur
- Senate Approves SBA $$ Increase for SBDC's, Women's Business Centers, Microloans and HUBZones