I am starting a small business in jewelry. I design and create jewelry for sale. I also teach a class at my work in jewelry making. I have a website made and business cards but I want to become known more than I already am. I need advice on how to get started. I do let people know in my classes about my site and my ambitions but what else can I do? I would love to advertise online but doesn’t that cost a lot of money? If anyone can guide me in the right direction I would be so appreciative.

GRAND RAPIDS – The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center has won a $1,622,560 grant to expand access to programs to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses and create jobs.

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Partnership between the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), the Kauffman Foundation and the Levin Institute Helped Turn Entrepreneurial Dreams into Successful Businesses, Creating Hundreds of New Jobs for New Yorkers

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1. Which of the following represents supply in the labor market?

banks.

owners.

workers.

government.

2. You are a member of Congress discussing spending to help create new businesses. Unemployment is rising out of control and applications for government assistance are at an all-time high. The public demands immediate action. You should recommend

postponing the issue to see if conditions improve without intervention.

keeping spending for small businesses at its current level.

decreasing spending on small businesses.

increasing spending on small businesses.

3. To correct a federal budget deficit, Congress may

hire researchers.

increase taxes.

raise spending.

create programs.

4. Competition is the driving force behind innovation and growth in a

market economy.

traditional economy.

demand economy.

command economy.

A relative of mine recently started a small software firm. How can I advertise his business to prospective clients?

If you wish to check out his site:

http://www.informated.com/index.php?titl…

He created the website himself. He’s one of the best computer programmers in the Washington D.C. area.

I’m thinking about buying a small weekly ad newspaper (franchise). There is a man near where I live that operates one in our town, and I’m hoping to start one in the next city (1 hour away).

Can you help me think of questions to ask him?

The U.S. Small Business Administration said small businesses in central California will soon have mo

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I’m thinking about buying a small weekly ad newspaper (franchise). There is a man near where I live that operates one in our town, and I’m hoping to start one in the next city (1 hour away).

Can you help me think of questions to ask him?

Guest columnists Gregg Lanza and Makini Howell make the case for Washington state creating a state bank, similar to the Bank of North Dakota.

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I want to buy some nice and cheap flaring tools for my small business needs. Where can I get them in Tempe?
I’m looking forward to your responses.