Pending Legislative Issues

H.R. 527: The Regulatory Flexibility Act

H.R. 527: The Regulatory Flexibility Act

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H.R. 1315: The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act

H.R. 1315 the Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act.

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H.R. 1425: The Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011

H.R. 1425, The Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011.

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Articles

How to Lead Your Small Business in Tough Times

How’s your small business leadership? Quality leadership is even more important during tough times. Here are some considerations for improving the leadership qualities you bring to your small business venture.

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9 Hot Tips for Small Business Marketing on Facebook

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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Last Minute Tax Tips for Small Business Owners

Tax season is here again, and small business owners often struggle to not only file properly and avoid audits, but also to work the tax code to their advantage.

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FAQs

How Do I Get a Government Contract?

The law requires that 23% of all federal prime contract dollars be awarded to small businesses, so how does a small business compete for federal contracts?  MORE>>>

How Do I Get a Small Business Loan?

Access to Capital is a major concern for many entrepreneurs, find out how to apply for an SBA loan. MORE>>>

How Do I Begin Exporting?

With 95 percent of the consumer market outside of the U.S., small firms understand the benefits of exporting and It has never been easier to export. The federal government can help small firms understand basic export questions, secure financing, identify foreign buyers, and participate in trade missions.  MORE>>>