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Last Chance: Join a Live Demo of AI's Power
Monday at 12 ET on Zoom, Alan Pentz will demonstrate how to build a lead-generation pipeline in Claude in less than an hour. He'll also take your…
21 hrs ago • Loren Feldman
I Am Not Anti-Made in America
Sarah Wells would love to manufacture her pump bags in the U.S. Here’s why that’s still not feasible—and how she’s managed to create good jobs for…
Mar 13 • Loren Feldman
SBA Lending Takes a Hit
The agency is moving away from supporting its original audience, the smallest businesses most in need of access to capital.
Mar 12 • Loren Feldman
Sometimes, Selling the Business is the Easy Part
It’s what comes after the sale, Josh Patrick writes, that can really trip up owners.
Mar 11 • Loren Feldman
Your Banker Wants to See Your Plan for AI
Need a loan? Well, if the bank is going to lend you money, it wants to know your business will be around to pay it back.
Mar 10 • Loren Feldman
‘An Unthinkable Scenario’
With the Strait of Hormuz pretty much closed, oil has soared above $100 a barrel and the repercussions are being felt throughout the global economy.
Mar 9 • Loren Feldman
Buckle Up
The U.S. loses 92,000 jobs, gas prices soar, and tariff uncertainty reigns.
Mar 6 • Loren Feldman
The Surprising Way SBA Policy Drives Digital Borrowing
When the SBA tightens its lending standards, the demand for small business loans doesn’t just evaporate.
Mar 5 • Loren Feldman
Independent Contractor Rules Change Again
Public comment on the new rules, which would make it easier to classify workers as contractors rather than employees, will be open until April 28.
Mar 4 • Loren Feldman
When Your Business and Your Values Collide
In this week’s podcast, three owners talk about the uncomfortable moments when customers, employees, and events tempt them to speak up.
Mar 3 • Loren Feldman
The Future of Manufacturing
SendCutSend started out making parts for “guys in their garages.” Today, the company works with around 60 percent of the Fortune 500.
Mar 2 • Loren Feldman
Live Demo: Taking the Next Step with AI
We’ll automate a real lead process live using tools that cost $20 a month.
Mar 1 • Loren Feldman
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