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7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand. Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0
BY Catherine Clifford
As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs. More Businesses Burdened By Slow-Paying Customers
BY Catherine Clifford
About one in seven small business owners cite payment irregularities as their most challenging business problem. What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, Texas, Have In Common?
BY Catherine Clifford
When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups. Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise
BY Catherine Clifford
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources. Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Stars?
BY Catherine Clifford
SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site. Impact Investing for the Rest of Us
BY David Ferrell
You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes is using the financial empire he built to help others. 5 Critical Questions Facebook Must Answer in Its IPO Roadshow
BY Peter S. Cohan
If founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to win over investors, he'll need to have clear explanations for these looming issues. Most Retailers Saving Big on Debit Card Processing Fees
BY Catherine Clifford
Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough. Lowering Taxes on Manufacturers Won't Help Small Business (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Giving special treatment to one industry leads to misallocation of resources to that favored business sector. Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
BY Catherine Clifford
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012. Pricing a Product? Read This First
BY Mark Stiving
Consumers ask two questions before purchasing a product or service. Their answers should factor into your pricing strategy. Here's how. Is Microfinance for You?
BY Melinda Fulmer
Here's how a $25 loan can change the world. (But do your homework before investing.) Venture Capital: Fewer Deals, Fewer Dollars
BY Catherine Clifford
For the third quarter in a row, the market for venture capital shrank, continuing a long-term trend in the industry. Microloans Make a Macro Difference
BY Michelle Goodman
A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store Do You Know What Your Business Is Really Worth?
BY Carol Tice
If you found an investor for your business right now, would you know how to value a stake in your business? A recent 'Shark Tank' episode highlighted how important it is to be realistic about valuation. The JOBS Act Doesn't Mean You Should Run Out and Raise Equity
BY Scott Shane
Selling equity in a business only makes sense for a business if there's a potential to generate substantial income on the investors' money. How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
BY Randy Myers
For many small-business owners, the answer is probably more. Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
BY Catherine Clifford
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession.Play Video SBA Chief Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Lending Comeback (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
Karen G. Mills, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, talks about the agency's 2011 record year in small-business loan guarantees, helping to fill gaps when banks were reluctant to lend. What the 'Buffett Rule' Means to Small-Business Owners
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would impose a minimum tax of 30 percent on all individuals with incomes of more than $1 million. How a Pile of Student Debt Inspired a Venture-Backed Startup
BY Gwen Moran
ReadyForZero racked up $4.5 million in funding to help consumers pay their bills.Play Video Four Ways to Write Off Health-Care Expenses (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler discusses four options for taking advantage of this write-off.Play Video Three Tips for Maximizing the Meals Write-Off (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler offers advice for how you can make the most of this deduction without getting audited. Looking for a Loan? Don't Wait for a Big Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
Approval rates at the biggest U.S. banks shriveled up a bit in March compared to the previous month, according to a survey. Senate Offers Its Own Small-Business Tax-Cut Plan
BY Catherine Clifford
A few days after the House introduced its tax-cut proposal for small businesses, the Senate responded with its own plan to reduce the tax burden on the coveted demographic.Ads by Google
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