Jan. 5, 2012 - With the economy showing signs of improvement, the U.S. Small Business Administration has revisited an existing loan-guarantee program and made it simpler, more user-friendly for banks and borrowers and more relevant to the real world.

Dec. 15, 2011 - Corp! Magazine is proud to honor 28 individuals who have led their businesses toward success with the fourth annual Entrepreneurs of Distinction awards.

Sept. 29, 2011 - We’ve all been there. There’s a crunch at the office and we’re dead tired – so we grab some junk food and soldier on… adding even more pounds to our all-too-often sedentary bods. The FruitGuys have an alternative – a healthy alternative – and they may be heading to your office to share it with you.

May 13, 2011 - YPSILANTI – When University of Michigan Business Professor David Brophy started the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium in 1980, he only figured it would run a couple of years. This week, Brophy celebrated the 30th edition of what has become the grand daddy of all American investment conferences.

Nov. 18, 2010 - Exploring and succeeding in export markets takes time and preparation. Having the best product, service or technology is irrelevant, unless you observe three important rules.

Oct. 21, 2010 - Small business owners know of the dilemmas that accompany a home office. Virtual offices allow small businesses to have the benefits of working from home and a professional office at the same time.

Oct. 21, 2010 - It’s not easy to be an entrepreneur and new businesses face many risks. There are five important tips to keep in mind as you transition from start-up to full fledged business.

Sept. 30, 2010 - Current solutions for conducting business online -- e-mail, social networking sites, collaboration and project management software -- fail to take into account the realities of managing complex business relationships. With contingent/freelance workers making up 25-35 percent of the workforce – growing to 40 percent -- the online workplace is going to have to be redefined.

Sept. 16, 2010 - Starting any business is tough – especially on the Internet with its intense competition – so the key is minimizing your mistakes.

September 2, 2010 - Do you mark your products patented or mention patents in advertising?  Keep your company out of court by learning about some recent developments regarding false patent marking.