Schumer seeks temporary small-business loan program

Sen. Charles Schumer yesterday called on the Bush administration to create a temporary small-business direct-loan program to serve as a bridge until funds kick in from the $700-billion federal bailout for Wall Street banks.B

ecause it will take a month for the bailout funds to enter the market, Schumer (D-N.Y.) said it is imperative for the federal government to help small businesses that may have trouble acquiring short-term loans to cover things like payroll or purchases.

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Tax Incentives Help Small Business

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Stimulus Plan to Offer Business Incentives
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United States Small-business advocates have urged Congress to include more permanent tax cuts in the stimulus plan, among other measures.

Small Business Finances

Starting a small business means you will need capital and to keep track of your accounting. These two articles discuss:

• Finding loan providers,


• Different ways to get money to start your busines,


• and new accounting software to make your financial life easier.

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Finding Small Business Loan Providers


A growing business could mean plenty of costs. If you are on a tight budget, chances are you will need to find a provider of small business loan and financing. But what is the best option for you?



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This software performs a much-needed function for small businesses and could save a lot of them a lot of time and hassle