Two Takes on Business Loans, and 10 Ways To Make Your Employees Happy

CNBC Small Business - Around the Web
CNBC Small Business - Around the Web

Small businesses and lending, take 1: Small businesses have done a great job of re-making themselves during the recession, reports a Reuters survey, and borrowing for expansion is increasing.

Small businesses and lending, take 2: Huffington Post asks, "Why Aren't Small Businesses Getting Loans From Big Banks?"

Even low-tech businesses go high-tech: Mashable looks at four ways that farmer's markets are using digital tools to market themselves.

If you haven't thought about gifts for the office staff, you've got 12 shopping days left. AllBusiness will get you started with "10 Affordable Holiday Gifts Your Employees Will Love."

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