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Franchise companies, initially reluctant to embrace Facebook, Twitter and other social media, are finding ways to turn 'likes' and 'tweets' into dollars and cents. More »Franchises Get Social
Approval rates at the biggest U.S. banks shriveled up a bit in March compared to the previous month, according to a survey. More »Looking for a Loan? Don't Wait for a Big Bank
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