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Small Business Optimism Remains Stagnant [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:19:17 +0000

Small-business owner confidence continues to drag, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.

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SBA Questioned About Varying Interest Rates [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:46:04 +0000

We are learning that not everyone is getting the uber-low interest rate from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to repair their Sandy damaged homes.

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Steve Sweeney Kicks Off Small Business Listening Tour [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:21:36 +0000

Not to be outdone by the current administrations small business visits, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney kicks off his own “Small Business Listening Tour” with stops in Monmouth and Ocean County.

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Sweeney Starts Small Business Tour in Wall Township Wednesday

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:50:49 +0000

Business operators, employees and people who keep them in business with their patronage can tell New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney what commerce needs to grow, starting Wednesday in Wall Township.

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NJ Biz Leaders Less Optimistic After Sandy [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:15:57 +0000

The recovery from super-storm Sandy will be long and that has many Garden State business leaders more pessimistic about the state's economy than they were in May. That's according to the just-released New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Business Climate Survey.

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Officials Hope Christie Continues Push For Sandy Funds [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:00:24 +0000

Small business men and women in New Jersey will be listening carefully today when the Governor delivers his address.

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Jersey Businesses Not Thrilled With Fiscal Cliff Deal [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:26:00 +0000

Most Jersey residents are happy we didn't go over the 'fiscal cliff' this week. But many are not exactly thrilled with the deal that was worked out, especially in the business community.

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NJ Near Bottom In 2012 Small Business Ranking [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:26:02 +0000

The national Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has released its "U.S. Business Policy Index 2012: Ranking the States on Policy Measures and Costs Impacting Small Business and Entrepreneurship."

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What Do Small Business Owners Need Post-Sandy? [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:48 +0000

Small business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy will have their chance to sound off on their immediate needs.

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NJ Small Biz Owners Begging For Sandy Grants [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:58:42 +0000

President Barack Obama is requesting $60 billion from congress for super-storm Sandy recovery efforts in New Jersey and New York.

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Chris Christie: NJ Business Recovery Is Top Priority [VIDEO/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:41:40 +0000

Governor Christie is urging Jersey businesses hard-hit by Superstorm to find out what kind of assistance is available to help them recover.

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SBA Loan Application Filing A Must For FEMA Help [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:16:34 +0000

If you receive a low interest loan application in the mail from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) after applying to FEMA, don't throw it out. The application is the portal to the disaster assistance you need.

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Storm-Strapped Business Owners Can Speak To Federal Officials Monday in Shrewsbury

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:38:06 +0000

If the superstorm and the nor'easter were a one-two punch that left your business on the canvas, your chance to tell federal economic officials how they can help you back up is coming this Monday in Shrewsbury.

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