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Written by: Clive Miller

Article Overview: Say more with fewer words. As T. S. Elliot put it, “If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter” Take the time to be brief. Less than 30 seconds is the target read time for micro articles that communicate meaningful messages in 120 words or less.

Micro Articles

Less than 30 seconds is the target read time for micro articles that communicate meaningful messages in 120 words or less.

Raising productivity demands more of communication as well as . . .

Each wave of a new generation evolves and adopts new tools. Email, yesterday’s killer application, lies abandoned as the young favour instant messaging and twitter.

Say more with fewer words to keep up. Respect another’s attention span as you would their voicemail.

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Micro Loans - That's interesting Russell. The following is more information on Micro Loans and anyone within the USA who would like a list of Micro Loan Lenders (listed by State) I have that information! Just let me know and i'll get it out to you in my spare time. The Microloan Program provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. Under this program, SBA makes funds available to nonprofit community based lenders (intermediaries) which, in turn, make loans to eligible borrowers in amounts up to a maximum of $35,000. The average loan size is about $13,000. Applications are submitted to the local intermediary and all credit decisions are made on the local level. Terms, Interest Rates, and Fees: The maximum term allowed for a microloan is six years. However, loan terms vary according to the size of the loan, the planned use of funds, the requirements of the intermediary lender, and the needs of the small business borrower. The maximum loan amount is $35,000, however, the average loan amount is around $13,000. Interest rates vary, depending upon the intermediary lender and costs to the intermediary from the U.S. Treasury. Generally these rates will be between 8 eight percent and thirteen percent. Collateral Each intermediary lender has its own lending and credit requirements. However, business owners contemplating application for a microloan should be aware that intermediaries will generally require some type of collateral, and the personal guarantee of the business owner. Technical Assistance Each intermediary is required to provide business based training and technical assistance to its microborrowers. Individuals and small businesses applying for microloan financing may be required to fulfill training and/or planning requirements before a loan application is considered. How to Apply: Small businesses that are interested in applying for a microloan should contact a microlender in their area.
Re: February 14 Triple Crown Update - Yes, since we started the contest Jay has won every time for the Referred Articles category!
Re: October 17 Triple Crown Leaders - Yep - and Robin referred him and is getting all the credit in the Referred Articles category!
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