Banks Showing Small Businesses the Money

Small business owners say they are finally getting some good news in a slow-burning economic recovery. Across the U.S., lenders are increasing their commitment to America's entrepreneurs, and in turn small businesses are beginning to hire once again.

Because of the Small Business Jobs Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in September 2010, the Small Business Administration was able to approve $9.1 billion in small business loans between October 1 and December 31 of 2010, the Wall Street Journal reported.