October 1, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Minnesota leads in stimulus-backed loans for small businesses
BEA: Twin Cities' economy No. 14 in U.S
Job cuts decline; GDP decline slows
Report: Foundation funds make a difference in MN
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TECHNOLOGY
Social networks, blogs grab bigger share of Web
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Don't Cut Out the Middleman--Become One
September 24, 2009
STRATiCOM NEW CLIENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Elsmore Aquatic Chooses STRATiCOM to help with new website concept
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ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Minnesota reports mixed employment figures
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TECHNOLOGY
Businesses warming to social media sites, but practical uses still elusive
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Small business start-up: Ideas come from all over
September 17, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
It might be a not-so-great recovery
Study: Texas will lead recovery; Mpls-St. Paul will wait until 2013
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TECHNOLOGY
Salesforce to link with Twitter, Facebook
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Small business start-up: Seven traits of an entrepreneur
September 10, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Small Business Confidence Rises to Highest Level in 18 Months
Planned layoffs, actual job cuts declining
Report: Government to hire 270,000 by 2012
Debt in Business Analysis
Beige Book: Economy stays flat in Upper Midwest
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ECONOMICS & FINANCE
25 social media sites for entrepreneurs
Digital advertising grows as market shrinks
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Private exchange to aid startups seeking more cash
Smart Communication Strategies Accelerate Business Growth
Health insurance 'purging': Small firms sometimes face big bills
How content can drive clients to your business
September 3, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Small business losing billions in federal work
Region experiencing technology growth
Local CFOs expect hiring to increase in Q4
Minnesota manufacturers start to snap back
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
To Slim Down, Businesses Team Up
Entrepreneurs flocking to SBA events seeking funding
August 27, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
St. Paul lender joins SBA microloan program
MN adds 10,300 jobs in July; unemployment down to 8.1%
Credit expected to stay tight for another year
Report: Consumer confidence 'on the mend'
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TECHNOLOGY
Execs don't want to be 'friended' by business contacts
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Obama Administration Announces Efforts to Increase Access to Contracting Opportunities
The secret to surviving your first three years
The Best VC Meetings are Debates not Sales
August 20, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Small Business Bankruptcy Climbs 81% in June
Minnesota Chamber offering small business funding
Venture capital industry sees glimmers of hope but is still in a deep slump
Analysis: Recession hits Minnesota hard
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TECHNOLOGY
HOW TO: Use Facebook for Professional Networking
Social networking shakes up ad agencies
Local businesspeople say online tools are critical amid recession
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Some Career Tips for Joining The Start-up Economy
July 23, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
VCs hope to capitalize on a reversal of grant rules
New U.S. PIRG Survey: Small Businesses Crushed By Rising Health Costs
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TECHNOLOGY
Survey: Many businesses plan to skip Windows 7
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Financial partnership boosts local business
5 Business Models for Social Media Startups
A Startup's Most Valuable Asset: The Team
The 7 P's of marketing a startup
July 16, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Venture capitalist confidence up, still wary-survey
Stone Arch Capital raises $175M fund, invests locally
Administration considers help for small business
Business sales plummet as owners hold on
Recovery Act boosts venture capital
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Google's Web-Based Operating System Could Benefit Start-Ups
Report: Microsoft To Unveil Office Web Apps
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Amazon Launches Web Services Start-Up Challenge
Xcel offering businesses rebates to study data centers
July 9, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Small Business Confidence Rises as Cash Flow Issues Decline
Manufacturing data boosts hopes of recession end
Survey: Midwestern economy has bottomed out
Recession in Minnesota: Part 1 of three articles
Minnesota in Recession: Part 2 of three articles
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
The ABCs of Raising Money
Why Your Startup Needs a Lead Dog
July 2, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
SBA alters loan refinance terms
7 tips for a successful business loan
Merkley announces legislation to aid small businesses
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TECHNOLOGY
Starting on the Right Foot with Social CRM
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Can barter help your business grow?
How to Actually Get Referrals for Your Business
Adding green to your business can be a plus
Starting a Business in a Recession
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STRATiCOM NEWS
New Client Announcement: Food Service Start-Up
June 25, 2009
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Business Tax Index ranks state tax systems
Is Your Business Eligible for an ARC Loan?
Mayo returns to venture investing, but keeps tight focus
State's med-tech boom slows to a crawl
Survey: Manufacturers eye 2010 turnaround
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TECHNOLOGY
Create Lasting Links with LinkedIn
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
St. Paul working to become tech magnet
Small business groups oppose Senate committee's health care reform bill
Home health care business continues growing
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STRATiCOM NEWS
STRATiCOM adds VP of Client Services
June 18, 2009
TECHNOLOGY
Traffic jam ahead? Cisco predicts massive Web growth
New HubSpot Study Finds 54.9% of Twitter Users "Have Never Tweeted"
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
In Pitching to Angel Investors, Preparation Tops Zeal
Many small businesses plan for the economic upturn
SBA hardship loans program starts Monday
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STRATiCOM NEWS
New Client Announcement: FlexShift...Software for Procurement and Management of Shift Workers
June 11, 2009
ECONOMIC REPORTS
How do I find working capital for my Business?
VC firms give advice on getting startup funding
Getting government grants to start your small business
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TECHNOLOGY
Small businesses step toward online networking
10 tech essentials that can give your startup more power for less money
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Positioning a small business for sale
The importance of ethics for small business owners
The pitfalls of being a startup
June 3, 2009
ECONOMIC REPORTS
Economic Confidence Drops Sharply After 3-month Climb
Poll: Economy Taking Its Toll on Small Business Workweek
Study: Midwest...economy may have bottomed out
SBA chief: lending up, long road ahead
May 27, 2009
ECONOMIC REPORTS
Survey: Recession clips angel investments
'Super Angels' Shake Up Venture Capital
Index of Leading Economic Indicators is up in May
Asset-based lenders swamped by small firms seeking capital
Consumer confidence up dramatically
Top economists see the recession ending by fall
Small business index gains in April
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TECHNOLOGY
How To Make Sure Search Engines Find Your Business Web Site
Social Networks For Your Business
Getting a return on investment from social media
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STARTUP RESOURCES
There's No Time Like Now to Start a Small Business
Five Twin Cities firms receive 2009 Minnesota Business Ethics Awards
Start-up Cost Projections For First Time Entrepreneurs
May 13, 2009
ECONOMIC REPORTS
Confidence Among U.S. CEOs Reaches Three-Year High
Midwest life sciences investing is up
MN SBA loans jump as stimulus takes effect
Ameriprise retired ace economist sees end to recession in 2009
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STARTUP RESOURCES
Paul Graham's 13 Pointers for Launching a Successful Startup
A dozen deductions for your small business
Starting Over-as an Entrepreneur
May 6, 2009
ECONOMIC REPORTS
Small Business Economic Confidence Surges
Consumer Confidence Jumps in April
MN's Business Conditions Improving
Small-biz Divided on Health-Care Reform
Entrepreneurial activity rises, income potential falls
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TECHNOLOGY
Mini-Links to Web Sites Are Multiplying...Shorteners Could Have Real Value
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STARTUP RESOURCES
Participate in the 2009 Startup Executive Compensation Survey
10 lessons from a failed startup
Startups for Upstarts
Startup and Big Business Partnerships Based on Service, Not Size
Is Now a Good Time to Start Up?
April 29, 2009
Microloans going mainstream
Pohlad Foundation Pledges Support for Small Business
Venture Capital firms raising fewer dollars
SBA misses deadlines
Small loans keep firms afloat
STRATiCOM Presents to Bremer Bank District Managers
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