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Louisiana Democrat Mary Landrieu, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, talks about how federal programs can better meet the needs of growing companies.

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Businesses can employ several methods that take the risk out of exporting and allow them to ship goods overseas with confidence.

States are revamping and launching small business programs -- and some are getting help from a surprising source.

When it comes to complex structures, most bankers get a little nervous.

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When the bell tolls on 2009, the franchise industry will close the books on one of the worst years in its history. Will 2010 be any better?

In China, more and more small businesses are turning to the local pawnbroker.