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Business owner credit profiles improve across U.S., but not in R.I.
During the last four years, the average credit profile of U.S. small business owners has improved in 45 of 50 states and the District of Columbia, but not Rhode Island, according to a report by The Direct Capital Corp. more
| 11/6/12
BofA small business lending increases 78% in R.I. in 2012
Bank of America Corp. initiated $65.5 million in total new loan production for small business in the Ocean State during 2012, a 78 percent increase from the roughly $37 million in total loan production initiated during 2011. more
| 1/24/13
Success thanks to lifelong need to build a business
The blood of an entrepreneur has always coursed through Michael Nula’s veins. more

By John A. Lahtinen
PBN Staff Writer | 12/17/12

Maintenance-management made easy
Business leaders often wear several hats and Paul Oberg, president and CEO of EPAC Software Technologies, is no exception. more
Sam’s, BJ’s battle for Seekonk businesses
Eats owner George Mihailides looks forward to the periodic visits to the restaurant on 1395 Fall River Ave., in Seekonk, by staff of the nearby Sam’s Club. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/22/12

Schools offer different paths to entrepreneurship
Two downtown Providence colleges are offering students different paths to exploring entrepreneurship. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Women lose more ground in U.S. small business contracts race
U.S. government contracts to women- owned small businesses dropped for the second consecutive year, declining at a faster rate than awards to their male counterparts. more
A 19th-century trade route restored
The Olde China Trader antique shop in Bristol takes its name and inspiration from the Rhode Island merchants who sailed to the Far East and brought silk, tea and pottery back to 19th-century America. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/19/12

Getting clients noticed their forte
When work is this much fun, can it really be called work at all? The trio leading Nail, a Providence communications agency, have spent, collectively, the last 14 years making sure the laughs keep coming while the work keeps them busy. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/26/12

Creative ideas for innovating
Innovation is one of today’s most popular business buzzwords. Most small and growing businesses – and especially startups – say they want to innovate. But most never get there because they are focused only on cost and efficiency, and not creativity, leaving little room for fresh ideas. In fact, many businesses today are actually anti-innovation without even knowing it, says Ed Hess, a business professor at University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. more
7/23/12
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