What the credit crunch means for small businesses

The World

Wall Street’s free fall is hitting Main Street hard. And the credit crunch’s vice-like grip could spell disaster for small companies. For a look at how businesses are getting by, and which ones are flourishing, The Takeaway turns to Alex Vantarakis. He arranges finances for those who want to buy and sell small businesses. Guest: Alex Vantarakis, founder of The Vant Group, an investment banking and debt-funding company.

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