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Entrepreneurs Turning to Their Peers for Cash   

Banks have tightened lending standards significantly in the wake of the real estate lending collapse, posing even greater challenges to small businesses that already have a tough time finding startup or expansion money. [read more]


Enriching the State    

A dozen companies win Governor Business Diversification Awards. [read more]


Taking Liberties   

Liberty Power capitalizes on competitive electricity markets in other states. [read more]


Funding Startups   

In an effort to boost venture capital investments in Florida — which have fallen from $2.6 billion in 2000 to $304 million last year —... [read more]


The Business of Art   

George Gadson’s early career gives him an advantage over many artists in prospering financially as well as artistically.  [read more]


Small Loans, Big Loans   

Two miles from Stetson University’s campus in DeLand is the community of Spring Hill, a largely African-American area of about 2,500 people with a median household income of $13,090. Business startups are rare. [read more]


Entrepreneur Business Briefs - July 2007   

Cyberstates 2007 and the TRDA Business Innovation Center [read more]


Backup Plan   

For businesses, protecting data is often the key to survival after a disaster.  [read more]


Practical Advice   

UCF Venture Lab's coaches speak from experience. [read more]


Starting Young   

Students in Miami-Dade public schools are getting an early education in the economics of selling a product or service and putting together a business plan. [read more]


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