Jobs act to make capital available

Small-business owners felt the burn of the downturn but they’re about to get a boost from Washington. President Obama on Sept. 27th signed a Small Business Jobs Act, which aims to provide capital, tax cuts and opportunities to small-business owners. Beginning in...

Demand for Small Business Loans Most Since 2005

Banks reported the greatest increase in demand for loans from small companies since 2005, according to the Federal Reserve’s survey of senior loans officers out today. That may be good news for a job growth later in the year. From Bloomberg News: “While business...

Small Business Share of Economy, Job Growth Shrinks

It’s no secret that the years since the financial crisis have been tough on small business. What’s more surprising, though, is that their role in the U.S. economy had already been diminishing for years before the Great Recession. Small companies’ contribution to...

Women Less Likely to Seek Help Job Hunting

Men may not stop to ask for directions when lost, but they will ask for help when it comes to finding a job. According to a survey of more than 2,000 job seekers conducted by Dr. Woody/TweetMyJOBS, men are significantly more likely than women to reach out to...