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Robert Bentley has released his tax returns to The Associated Press, and they show he paid almost $200000 in taxes for financing his campaign with retirement savings. Bentley reported total income in 2010 of nearly $761000. But he took $650000 of that ...

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Finding the funding for your small business
USA Today
Understand the difference between debt and equity financing: Essentially, there are two ways to finance a business, called debt financing and equity financing (there are actually a couple of twists to this, like a new concept called crowdfunding for ...

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The Express Tribune
A begging bowl in hand
The Express Tribune
In the 17 years that I was associated with this IMF-Pakistan business, the IMF has never prepared the Pakistani budget. The IMF's budget proposals and Pakistan's budget proposals are usually poles apart in terms of credibility, structure, financing and ...

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Moneycontrol.com
Muthoot IPO opens today
Khaleej Times
Ahead of the IPO, Muthoot Finance has raised about Rs1.3 billion from 11 cornerstone investors. The company, which provides personal and business loans secured by gold, alloted 7.7 million shares, or 15 per cent of the total offering of 51.5 million ...
Muthoot Finance - IPO: InvestHindu Business Line
Muthoot Finance looks attractive on rosy growth viewEconomic Times
Muthoot FinanceIndia Infoline.com

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OPINION: Patel starts empire building
BusinessLIVE
They are the Industrial Development Corporation, the Competition Commission, small business financing organization Khula; and it seems some others may join the fold. Patel has not directly said it yet, but he has acknowledged that he would like to ...

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Branching out into a new era of consumer life
Sydney Morning Herald
... there appears to be no lessening of a demand to talk to someone when it comes to the more complex business of borrowing money or discussing their superannuation needs. But that doesn't mean they have to meet a bank manager or a financial adviser in ...

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incubate!(bang) Announces Startup Competition
PR-USA.net (press release)
The deadline to apply is May 13 with the winner announced June 6. incubate!(bang) was formed by a group of successful, tech savvy entrepreneurs who wish to support Alabama's startup and open source communities through seed funding.

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East African
Africa now attracting a string of investors in tech markets
East African
According to Ragnar Sass, who is among those behind Garage48, and are also keen on holding similar events in East Africa and South Africa, the next successful startup can come from whatever continent. “Not every IT startup necessarily needs to be the ...

EIF, BOV to provide over €50m in Maltese business financing
Malta Independent Online
The instrument offers a new opportunity to a broad range of SMEs across Malta (including Gozo) looking to invest or expand their business. Bank of Valletta will offer improved loan conditions to businesses by reducing collateral requirements and ...

The Deadly Fears of Entrepreneurship
Success Magazine
Consult with mentors and successful entrepreneurs to gain perspective, focus groups to test the water, and local business development organizations, the Small Business Administration and SCORE to establish a rock-solid business plan. ...

Gant Daily
Business calender
LubbockOnline.com
SBA Financing Workshop – 6-8 pm, Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. This workshop provides answers for those seeking business financing. Call Elaine at 745-1637 to reserve a seat. No charge for this workshop. Seating is limited. ...
Pappajohn Center offering course in entrepreneurshipIowa State Daily
Clarion University Small Business Development Center Wins Two Top HonorsGant Daily

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Space Florida balks at Scott's funding plan
Florida Today
Jennifer Carroll, who share one vote, has the ability to enter into financing agreements with space industry companies with a minimum of bureaucratic hoop jumping. That will be important as DiBello pursues a broad plan to lure emerging energy ...

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Tbo.com
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Winners of NYC Next Idea Global Business Plan ...
TMC Net
(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK, April 8 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the winning entrepreneur teams of NYC Next Idea ...
Mayor Bloomberg Declares NYC Foursquare Day: Live From the Village Voice Building!Village Voice (blog)
Mayor Bloomberg Declares April 16 "Foursquare Day" In NYCThe Business Insider

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Even angel investors are fearing to tread
Youngstown Vindicator
Without the money, entrepreneurs such as Joel Ackerman are having a tougher time building their businesses and creating jobs. Ackerman, a former UnitedHealth Group executive, needs $2 million to build his startup, River Systems, which is developing ...

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8 Startup Lessons You Could Learn from Gotham Gal
The Business Insider
It's the key to growing a successful business and is a theme the Steve Blank plays up a lot. I agree whole heartedly. The other money quote she gave that I loved was, “”Totally get out of your office.” Sounds kind of obvious. Not enough entrepreneurs ...

Austin American-Statesman
Viewpoints: What would it take to make Austin 'the next Silicon Valley'?
Austin American-Statesman
We should surf SXSW's recent success to turn Austin into the Live Startup Capital of the World. How about regular entrepreneur gatherings at the statehouse or in Longhorn Stadium or along Sixth Street or at the new Formula One track? ...

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Gregory Karp
Baltimore Sun
... and the educational and business background of management and key advisory personnel of the adviser, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Which is more expensive for a family of four: food or financing a new car? ...

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Siemens' outsider CEO pushes for growth around the globe
Washington Post
The Siemens financing arm and financial services are a very clear focus behind helping accelerate growth for our operating units. Q: Why are you growing your finance business now? The overall environment for this offering is becoming more attractive. ...

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Small Business Trends
Fresh List of Entrepreneurial Contests
Small Business Trends
Here's a chance to get your start-up out of the garage with over $75000 in servers and development tools! Some of the greatest start-up ideas were born in a greasy garage or cramped basement. But Start-Up, Boot-Up™ will take one winner out of that ...

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Bostinnovation
So, What Is the New Reality in Entrepreneurship?
Bostinnovation
Improperly engineered product: Overeager does not a successful entrepreneur make. Mashiter shared an anecdote about some BU students who created an email app, made it available online, and saw their product catch on almost overnight. The problem? ...