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• Imports Lower Prices and Generate More Jobs in the United States - 5/16/2013 - NRF study shows that imported merchandise lowers the cost of goods for consumers while creating additional jobs for American workers.

• How Housing Prices Impact Small Businesses - 5/14/2013 - Housing prices are rising again. But what effect will the upswing in the housing market have on small business owners?
• Businesses Owned by Women and Minorities Face Serious Funding Obstacles - 5/7/2013 - SBA reports that women and minorities have less access to financial capital than male and non-minority entrepreneurs.
• The Transition in Venture Capital - 4/30/2013 - Industry expert says that disruption is reshaping the venture capital business and forcing VCs to become more creative at differentiating themselves in the marketplace.
• Retail Sales Suffer a Temporary Setback in March - 4/19/2013 - Drop in consumer spending marks the largest monthly decline in nine months and may indicate a temporary loss of momentum in retail.
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• Mobile Marketing to Add 1 Million Jobs to United States Economy by 2015 - 5/17/2013 - Trade association report predicts that jobs in mobile marketing will skyrocket, but returns on mobile advertising will decrease as lower income consumers adopt smartphones.
• Which Industry Is the Most Searched on Mobile Devices? - 4/29/2013 - New research shows that mobile users search for restaurants more than any other type of small business.
• Mobile Malware Up 163% in 2012 - 4/18/2013 - Study shows that malware on mobile devices more than doubled in 2012, increasing cyber security risks for small businesses.
• NASA Taps More Than Two Hundred Small Businesses for Possible Contract Awards - 4/8/2013 - Combined $38.7 million in potential contracts is the product of space agency's SBIR and STTR programs, designed to fill technology gaps in future missions.
• Technology Firm Outsourcing Hits Record High - 3/27/2013 - New study shows that nearly two out of three tech firms plan to outsource or manufacture outside the U.S. in 2013.
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• Half of Small Business Owners Think Healthcare Reform Is Bad for Business - 5/22/2013 - New Gallup poll shows that nearly one in two entrepreneurs are pushing back hiring plans due to concerns about the Affordable Care Act.
• Is the Food Truck Industry Running Out of Gas? - 5/15/2013 - As the food truck trend starts to age, fewer entrepreneurs are launching mobile food businesses--but those who remain are delivering higher quality cuisine to diners.
• Small Business Owners Buy Local, Too - 5/6/2013 - American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor reports that the majority of small business owners purchase and source products from other small businesses.
• Unemployed College Graduates Get to Play Venture Capitalist Role in Florida - 5/2/2013 - Unemployed and underemployed residents of Northeast Florida will evaluate how to turn university research into commercialized products.
• University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Writes Big Check for Startup Entrepreneurs - 4/26/2013 - The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) recently announced a $10 million venture fund to transition UIC research into commercial ventures.
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• Best Summer Menu Items for Small Restaurant Businesses - 5/20/2013 - Latest research shows that high carb, high fat foods may not be popular menu items with this summer's diners.
• Franchises Hire One in Four Veterans and Spouses Since 2011 - 5/8/2013 - IFA partnership with the White House Joining Forces Initiative has netted 65,000 jobs for military vets during its first year.
• Franchises Using Mobile Apps to Connect with Customers - 5/1/2013 - More and more franchises are leveraging mobile applications to encourage customers to act on key messaging.
• When Franchisor Demands Collide with Franchisee Goals - 4/23/2013 - New survey shows that many McDonalds franchisees are unhappy about the franchisor's insistence on pushing the Dollar Menu.
• Hooters Sued for Forcing Out Waitress Following Brain Surgery - 4/16/2013 - Lawsuit alleges that the restaurant franchise reduced employee's hours to force her to leave the business voluntarily.
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• The Skyrocketing Cost of Airfare for Business Travel - 5/13/2013 - Study shows that the true cost of air travel has risen 30 percent since 2008, putting increased pressure on business travel budgets.
• Video Marketing Tips for Small Businesses - 5/10/2013 - Wasp Barcode Technologies offers 5 tips to help SMBs use video marketing to reach new, online audiences.
• Is China the Right Market for Small Businesses? - 5/9/2013 - The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council outlines the opportunities and risks small businesses face when targeting Chinese markets.
• Marketers Planning to Spend More on Online Brand Advertising - 5/3/2013 - Brand advertising has finally broken through the digital wall as marketers report a renewed interest in online brand advertising.
• Customer Satisfaction with Energy Utilities Hits Record High - 4/25/2013 - Energy industry satisfaction shows how small businesses can use pricing strategies and price stability to improve customer relationships.
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