Franchise Times ran two great articles on social media in this month's issue. The Everyman Uses Social Media column by Michael Seid, this one titled "How to find Face time and Link up without becoming a Twit," is an honest account of his experiences (both good and bad, personally and professionally)...

Congress has extended higher guarantees and reduced fees on SBA loans through May 31st. According to an article in the Orlando Business Journal, this makes SBA lending less risky for lenders and more affordable for borrowers.   It has brought 1,200 lenders back to SBA lending.  Even better news?Â...

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