[Hidden-tech] Is the small company credit crunch effecting you ?

[Rich Roth]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jRUdVe2fg-5H6hVmcoaoIFxPIxwwD9GTOO300

Notice the type of pressure being used:
>
> Bernanke and other regulators have urged banks for months to lend more
> to smaller companies. Lawmakers have complained that small businesses
> that want loans are having trouble getting them. Banks have countered
> by saying demand remains weak.
>
> The Fed does have authority to create programs to increase lending,
> such as providing low-cost loans to banks. 

Is there 'no demand' because no one wants to waste their time on a loan
they won't get ?

Beyond commenting on this article,
        are you interested in a discussion of running our type of
businesses ?

I am organizing a fall forum to discuss these issues from the
perspective of small businesses,
the agenda is just being created so your input is important.
The general topic is Economic issues for HT businesses,
beyond that it is open -- give us your input and ideas,
a discussion on the list would be good, or if you prefer, reply off list.

More as it develops.

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Rich Roth
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