Global Business Policy - 37 items found

The evolving economic policies of countries are impacting entrepreneurs now more than ever. This section will showcase countries and policies that are contributing toward building entrepreneurial economies.
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Angel Funding for Women and Minorities

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Summary: Women and minorities are offered tactics for honing their approach to angel investors, who are largely white and male, from an entrepreneur who consults in the field.

Companies, Going Public

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Summary: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Web site contains a comprehensive guide, QandA: Small Business and the SEC, that provides a basic understanding about the various ways companies can become public and what securities laws apply.

Guide to SBA Loan Pre-Qualification

  • Author: David Rabjohns

Summary: Getting certified in advance for a federally backed business loan can speed up the loan process, as well as allowing you to "shop" a number of lenders rather than just one. This article provides links to helpful resources to get the pre-qualification process under way.

Overseas Private Investment Funds

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Summary: Highlights the OPIC Investment Funds Program, and the benefits the OPIC-sponsored funds are having on developing economies by fostering the development of capital, while also bringing to the countries in which they invest modern business practices, improved corporate governance, and best practices for the environment and worker rights.

Overseas Private Investment Enterprise Development Network (EDN) Originator, Provider, and Advisor Listing

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Summary: The structure of EDN consists of three service providers. 

Reverse Mergers: An Alternative for Going Public

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Summary: In the past, reverse mergers were associated with penny stocks, manipulation, and potential for abuse. Today they are viewed as a legitimate vehicle for going public. The author explains the steps involved in doing a reverse merger and offers tips for expediting filing and approval of documents with the SEC.

Sarbanes-Oxley and Public Markets

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Summary: This finance expert explains the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) law and how it impacts public and private companies. This author shows the upside and downside of SOX compliance and asserts private companies aiming to grow (and go public) should take steps to become SOX-compliant early on.

Small Business Innovation Research Grants

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Summary: For U.S.-based businesses with fewer than 500 employees, a grant from the Small Business Administration provides the funding to create innovations to meet the demands of the federal government. This multi-phase process is an alternative source of financial support that can spur entrepreneurial growth.

Strategies for Raising Growth Capital in a Turbulent Market

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Summary: You would have to do your best Rip Van Winkle imitation to not realize volatile economic times from an economic, political and technological perspective over the last few years, according to the author, who offers some observations and predictions on the U.S. economy.

Complying with Government Regulations

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Summary: All businesses, regardless of type, must comply with statutes and regulations, which come from all levels of government. These include regulations covering occupational safety and health as well as persons with disabilities.

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11th Annual Small Business Conference and Expo

Atlanta, GA
May 10-12, 2010

 

The Department of Energy Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business utilization, is proud to present The 11th Annual DOE Small Business Conference & Expo, at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

 

The event will feature plenaries, educational workshops, an Exhibit Hall iwth 200+ exhibitors/sponsor, as well as business matchmaking sessions.  Over 1,600 attendees will represent all levels of federal, state, and local government agencies, the small business community, large/prime contractors, minority educational institutions, and many more.

 

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