Question: Do I have to go to one of the hurricane Disaster Recovery Centers to apply for a disaster loan for my small business? I'm afraid I'll have to wait in a long line, and I just don't have the time for that. I'm too busy trying to get things back on track after Ike. Full Story

5/16/2008
"What it Takes to be Stocked by Walmart"

Question: Is it possible for a small company to sell its products at Wal-Mart, or does Wal-Mart only carry name-brand merchandise from big companies? I have a line of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and would love to see them selling in Wal-Mart.

Answer: According to Lupe Castellano, store manager of the Wal-Mart on Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, WalMart is interested in products from small businesses and is particularly interested in products that are good for the environment. Full Story