This week’s lead story is the fizzle in the sizzle in the U.S. economy. Only 1.1% growth during the fourth quarter, in spite of all the razzle dazzle numbers. What gives?
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The SBA has been bragging about its capital access programs for years but a new study from the National Association for the Self-Employed should let the wind out of their hot-air balloon. Microbusiness owners say their financing options stink.