Thanks to American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) initiatives, the first quarter of 2010 shows weekly SBA loan volume up 90% over comparative weeks in 2009.
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
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Buying local is a big trend right now. But as noble as supporting other local businesses might be, it also could be the wrong decision for your company.
You've just scored your first big sale — hurray! But that new sale might be less lucrative than you expected, or even put you deeper in the hole. Learn why.
The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.
If you're planning on leaving your business to your children or family, favorable, and perhaps fleeting, tax rules make 2011 a good year to get started.
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SBA Loans Up 90%
Thanks to American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) initiatives, the first quarter of 2010 shows weekly SBA loan volume up 90% over comparative weeks in 2009.
10 Awesome Companies Built by Teens
Here are ten inspirational stories of some incredibly successful young entrepreneurs, who all started their empires in their teens.
12 Foods Nutritionists Say You Should Splurge On
We don't often encourage you to spend more at the grocery store, but if your budget allows, consider adding these superfoods to your grocery list.
How to Cut the Last 10% of Costs
Eking out the last 10% is still possible without causing major changes to how individual departments or work groups interact with each other.
8 Hotel and Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers
It pays to be judicious about how you spend your money on business trips. Here are some hotel and car rental tips that will keep your team happy.
Accountant 101: Finding the Right Match
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
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Which Is Better for Your Business: Debt or Equity?
Is debt or equity better for your business?
Save Money and Go Green by Making Your Office Paperless
The idea of a "paperless" office has been around a long time. The right system can streamline an office into a more efficient and green business.
When Buying Local Does (and Doesn’t) Make Sense
Buying local is a big trend right now. But as noble as supporting other local businesses might be, it also could be the wrong decision for your company.
Money Pitfalls of the Big Sale
You've just scored your first big sale — hurray! But that new sale might be less lucrative than you expected, or even put you deeper in the hole. Learn why.
10 Business Model Pivots to Improve Cash Flow
Stop embracing change and start practicing your pivot, especially when planning cash flow for a new venture.
Warning: The Internet May Be Dangerous to Your Wealth
The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.
5 Steps to a Landing Page That Converts Like Crazy
It's not enough to help visitors to find your e-commerce site. You have to help them to click the "buy" button, too.
The Wise Bread Rewards Maximizer Finds the Best Credit Card for You
The Wise Bread Rewards Maximizer will help you find the best credit card for your rewards needs. Learn how this new tool works!
Yelp, Kudzu, and Google Places: Do You Have to Care?
Your customers are saying nice things about you, aren't they?
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5 Business Lessons from Billionaire Investors
If it works for Warren Buffet, it'll work for you, too.
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Giving Away Your Business? Now’s the Time to Do It!
If you're planning on leaving your business to your children or family, favorable, and perhaps fleeting, tax rules make 2011 a good year to get started.