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Fiscal brinksmanship in Washington and the halting economic recovery in Rhode Island frustrated local business leaders in 2012, but their plans for the year ahead reveal a latent current of optimism running through the region.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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Women-owned small businesses applying for government contracts will no longer face award limits, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday.
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By Alex Kowalski |
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On Wednesday evening, Stephen Lane - chairman, chief venture officer and co-founder of Ximedica - played host to a diverse group of more than 40 members of Rhode Island's emerging med-tech community to discuss strategies to enhance connectivity and collaboration.
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By Richard Asinof |
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The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. has made $1 million in loans to three small businesses that will create 19 new jobs, according to a press release from the nonprofit.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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When it comes to measuring marketing success, many business owners (and professional marketers) prefer to think that results are more magic than math. But that’s just not so. The digital era – with it’s easy (relatively) access to analytics – has introduced a whole new way of thinking.
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1/14/13
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The story of Purifad typifies the American entrepreneurial dream of starting a family business, recognizing opportunity and embracing change.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has added a new award – the Small Business Exporter of the Year award – to the National Small Business Week 2013 awards celebration.
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By PBN Staff
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A group of small-business leaders armed with a fresh list of recommendations to boost economic development in Rhode Island said the state’s mandatory Temporary Disability Insurance could be one element among many making the state’s business climate unattractive.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Who knows what kind of governor Ken Block would have made had he won in 2010 instead of Lincoln D. Chafee? As a leading member of the Smaller Business Association of New England, he is certainly providing an interesting look into what might have been.
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1/7/13
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Find an untapped business niche, identify and cater to your ideal client, perform exceptional work and grow slowly as your needs dictate.
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By Rebecca Keister |
