Got an idea? Looking to grow your biz? Need some money to make it happen? You’re going to want to breeze through these:

“Likes Taking Risks, Profitable Returns” by Dan Fost (NY Times, Wed 1 Oct 2008).

“Easy Money” on Sir Richard Branson’s new Virgin Money (www.VirginMoneyUS.com) by Jessica Harris (FSB – Fortune Small Business, Jan 2008).