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Expresses the opinion that this is a good time for entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. Low interest rates and a soft job market which have made capital and employees available at affordable rates: Ample supply of credit which is also available; Statistics on the number of Americans who try to start their own businesses; Suggestions of ways one can improve the odds for the success; Ideas on how to come up with a business idea; Examples of success stories; Value of a business plan; Organizations such as SCORE that offer free advice to small business owners; Role of geography in the success or failure of a business; Value of networking in getting sales and information.

About this time every year the war whoops sound from the nation's capitals, as legislators, political executives, lobbyists, newspapermen, and pundits one kind or another go on the warpath to scalp the various bogeys that are supposed to be raiding the sacred villages of "Small Business." But actually, according to Paul Donham, the villages are much better fortified and prosperous than we have been led to believe. And the dangers, he contends, come more from within than from without. Unwillingness of the small businessman to face up to the inevitability of business failures in a competitive economy, his stubborn blindness to his own management weaknesses, and his growing tendency to look to the Great White Father in Washington as the answer to all his problems, will undermine the bastions of self-reliant entrepreneurship long before high taxes, tight money, and mergers can destroy them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the impact of the credit unions in business funding of the small business start-ups in Georgia. Topics include the application of the Kinetic credit union in business funding, the business competition and challenges faced by credit unions, and participation of various entrepreneurs for the funding models.

The article mentions agencies in the United States that offer free advice to small business enterprises when they are in the site-selection process. Professional area development groups help companies evaluate expansion and relocation sites. These groups are classified as three types: groups sponsored by state or local governments that are promoting economic development, civic organizations, and private organizations. The range of services can vary and might include information about wage and tax rates, utility availability, and financial assistance. Topics are guidelines for obtaining federal funding and assessing the credibility of development groups.

The article focuses on the access of small business owners to loans in New Jersey. Topics discussed include the trend in getting business loans in the state, the struggle of entrepreneurs in getting financial aid from banks, and the impact of the lack of capital on the growth of these small businesses.

Focuses on an array of programs offered by local colleges and universities for small-business owners in Pennsylvania. Small Business Development Center branches in 16 campuses and their outreach offices across the state's 67 counties; Independently offered and highly specialized services.

Evaluates several Web sites offering information and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the United States. Inc.com; Allbusiness.com; American Express Small Busniess Exchange; Bizbuyer; Digitalwork.com; Entreworld.org; Microsoft BCentral; Onvia.com; Small Business Administration; Smartonline.com.

The article focuses on massage services in the U.S. as of April 1988. The author discusses the therapeutic effect of massages, which people are the most regular customers, and types of massages which are offered including full-length and minimassages. Special attention is paid to businesspeople who need treatment and the massage services offered to the employees of Apple Computer at its Californian office INSET: The lowdown on rubdowns.

The article discusses the legislative bills that were implemented to address the needs of local farmers and entrepreneurs who are engaged in farmers market in Illinois. It states that the Illinois Department of Public Health released a revised set of guidelines in 2010 to update the system that regulates farmers market and food events. It notes that there are more than 283 farmers markets in the state, wherein half of them are located in Chicago and Cook County.

The article focuses on how the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Topics include the GDEcD's assistance for small business funding, angel investor and other tax credits, and various business development programs for business owners in Georgia. Other topics include small business incentives, tax relief, mentor programs, and the Georgia Centers of Innovation which help companies solve problems and grow.

Focuses on the collaborative Entrepreneurial Training Program of the California cities of Selma and Kingsburg. Goal of aiding entrepreneurs in launching or growing businesses through the application of a business plan; Program's partial basis on similar courses taught by the Central Valley Business Incubator.

An editorial is presented on the works of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center for the economic development of the small business owners in Georgia. Topics include the services provided by UGA to entrepreneurs, challenges faced by the small business owners, and various business development programmes of UGA on business management.

The article focuses on non profit organization Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA) and its services such as mentoring of software entrepreneurs. It states the comment of vice president of Intensity Analytics Corp. that dynamic connections between Minnesota's Information Technology (IT) industry and the pool of talented software developers will be an efficient help in opening of new IT firms and wealth creation.

The article focuses on the initiative of Harvard University sophomore student Rohan Pavuluri to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. through a software developed by the nonprofit Upsolve.org. Pavuluri conceptualized the idea of a cost-effective bankruptcy filing upon knowing the financial burden entailing the process and while working with Harvard Law School Professor James Greiner. He co-founded Upsolve with Jonathan Petts.

The article reports on the measures and activities conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on convincing the Federal government regarding the policies on the business sector. It discusses the proposals made by the business and labor groups on the employee benefits which are not the main priority of the new administration of Democrat president-elect Barack Obama. The significance of this issue to various entities and groups are also presented.

Discusses the ABWA Group Disability Income Insurance Plan for the American Business Women Association's members and their spouses. Different plans; Semiannual premiums based on age and the monthly income protection and payment plan you choose; Whom to contact for more information.

Presents a roundup of news of use to businesspeople in Tarrant County, Texas. Includes the United States Small Business Administration's launching of an Online Women's Business Center; Tarrant County Junior College's Small Business Development Center; Tarrant County Business Breakfast; Compass Bank's program to make small-business banking easier.

Comments on the efforts of the Business Assistance Center (BAC) to gain funding from Strategy 2000 company. Details on the BAC program; Information on a grant request made to the Economic Development Administration.

The article reports that Office Depot has converted its 14 stores in Austin, Texas into BizBox: Powered by Office Depot model. The reimagined stores offer services to the small-business owners along with flex workspaces in select stores. The step marks a strategic transformation from retailer of traditional office products to one where it provides a broader platform of business services.

The article discusses regarding online tools such as Site Selector tool and financial assistance tool of Small Business Center (SBC) website facilitated for the help of Small Business owners and entrepreneurs by Chicago state Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his innovation delivery team.

The article offers information on Leadership Fairfield County program to be held from May 16-17, 2013, which offers professional development for business leaders.

The article focuses on Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP, an accounting firm that helps entrepreneurs and accountants in Westchester, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut grow their businesses. It says that the company provides business owners with information through its monthly articles in the "Fairfield County Business Journal." It mentions information on business challenges which include enhancing wealth, how to handle tax landscape, and cash flow management.

The article discusses how Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) can help entrepreneurs start and run their small businesses. It suggests pooling resources from local, state and federal governments, public sector and the educational community. An overview of SBDC branch locations, structure and how to contact the nearest SBDC unit is provided. The functions and goals of the Women's Business Centers (WBC) of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are discussed.

The article reports on the opening of University of Central Oklahoma's Small Business Development Center in Oklahoma City that will offer resources and support for new and developing small businesses in the region. It states that the center was designed by the University's Interior Design students as a Small Business Incubator for developing companies to grow. Moreover, a Brand Gallery will also be featured to inspire small business owners by illustrating the benefits of a professional logo.

The article focuses on the move by the international charity Kiva based in San Francisco, California to provide assistance to U.S. entrepreneurs. Kiva president Premal Shah noted that microfinance is not only beneficial to developing countries but also to any community that advocates entrepreneurs. The clients of Kiva come from the national organization Accion USA and the financial institution Opportunity Fund. Opportunity Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Eric Weaver speculated that investing in local small businesses will be appealing to donors.

Focuses on the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program of the Small Business Association (SBA) which assists people who want to start a small business and those who have already establish a small business in the U.S. Services provided by the program; Number of small business development centers that serve as the program's networks; Locations of the service centers of the SBDC program.

Announces the holding of a workshop by the Mississippi FAST Program to educate small technology businesses in Jackson, Mississippi about the U.S. Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Contact information.

Reports that SCORE chapter 465 (Counselors to America's Small Businesses) will open a counseling office at the Fleet Bank headquarters in Newburgh, New York. Provision of free and confidential counseling through the Chamber of Commerce of Orange County for owners of existing businesses and individuals planning to start a business; Appointment of Christine Holland as counselor.

The article discusses how the Memphis Bioworks Foundation provides agricultural entrepreneurs with funding, resources, and support for their innovations for agricultural technology. Topics include comments from the Foundation's president, Steve Bares, at the Tennessee AgriTech Challenge conference in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the effort to encourage entrepreneurs to start agricultural companies, and presentations about agricultural startup executives such as John Reams of Hivalgo.

The article discusses how the nonprofit organization, Service Corporation of Retired Executives (SCORE) helped entrepreneurs in Minnesota start and grow their businesses. It states that the organization offers workshops and seminars, business counseling, and opportunity to be paired with mentor. It notes that they conduct pro bono marketing work for an organization. It mentions that in 2013, they helped start 38,000 businesses and created 67,000 jobs.

Describes the Business Assistance Center of the Internal Revenue Service, a pilot project located in Buffalo that provides business assistance and advice to fledgling entrepreneurs. Washington, D.C. coordinator Cynthia Krysztof says the IRS wants to make sure that start-ups know what their responsibilities are right from the start.

Presents information on consumer debt, while focusing on Business Owner Anonymous, a group formed by Business Expansion Associates, a consulting firm in Lakewood, New Jersey, in an effort to provide counseling services for small businesses. Background information on the group; Comments from Arnold Keiser, manager of the Business Expansion; Details on problems faced by small business owners in New Jersey.

States that the International Business Center in Forth Worth, Texas is negotiating a lease at Baker Building. Provision of assistance and networking opportunities to firms wanting to expand internationally and international businesses wanting to work in the area.

The article focuses on the deficit spending in the U.S. which has reached its tipping point and affected the country's economy. It mentions that the increase in commodity prices and the U.S. dollar decline provide evidence to the issue. It says that cutting the deficit spending will speed up the growth of the country's economy. Moreover, it will be less difficult to cut the deficit if pro-growth policies will be implemented such as increasing the reward for entrepreneurs.

The article reports on the strategies employed by hotels in the economy sector in the U.S. to lure business travelers and encourage repeat customers. It relates that economy hotels have to devise a service program that balances facility features and amenities to keep the guests coming. Moreover, it cites the five criteria identified by economy lodging executives to establish a consistent service level for the business traveler. Furthermore, the article discusses the five criteria which include the Wireless-Fidelity connections, continental breakfasts, high-quality bedding, free telephone service, and interior hallways.

Offers information on the financial services offered by private organization ACCION New Mexico to entrepreneurs. Profile of its clients; Mission of the organization; Areas in New Mexico served by the group.