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Why Consumer Credit Matters to Small Businesses (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Washington's recent efforts to protect consumers may be hampering small-business growth.
Play Video Accounting 101 for a Growing Business (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Tax expert Mark Kohler offers tips on keeping track of your company's finances.
Why Business Loans Are Up for Grabs
BY Toddi Gutner
Lending experts suggest that, finally, small-business owners and entrepreneurs can secure loans for their businesses -- if only they wanted them.
5 Quick Tips for Better Bootstrapping From SXSW
BY Bryan Keplesky
The founders of popular image-hosting service imgur on what it takes to launch a tech startup without seeking outside investors.
Thinking About Doing Business Internationally? Tips for Handling Multiple Currencies
BY Catherine Clifford
Large multinational companies have entire teams dedicated to mitigating the risk that comes with doing business internationally. Here is what small-business owners can do to protect against currency fluctuations.
SBA Budget Whacked $92 Million By Sequestration
BY Catherine Clifford
The Small Business Administration's budget has to be chopped by 5 percent across the board as a result of forced budget cuts.
SBA Lending Marches On Post-Sequester, But Anxieties Linger
BY Catherine Clifford
The third annual Small Business Lending and Investment Summit convenes in Washington this week and will focus on the importance of SBA-backed lending.
Online Platform Connects Entrepreneurs with Local Lenders
BY Michelle Goodman
SoMoLend has facilitated over 100 small-business loans totaling nearly $3.5 million.
Why Stretching the Budget Is Worth It
BY Erika Napoletano
Going with the lowest cost option isn't always the best choice. Here's how to make value-based decisions.
The Danger of Discounts and How to Avoid Them
BY Kevin Hiser
In starting up, tech talent can be hard to find. But what about a grade-A sales force? Consider these words of caution.
How to Raise Your Prices Without Playing the Blame Game
BY Grant Cardone
A higher price should benefit your customers if you are improving your product or service. No one wants to pay a higher price and get nothing more.
Sequester Countdown: What's in Store for the SBA
BY Catherine Clifford
Here is how the small-business agency is going to be affected by the $85 billion in government-spending cuts that will go into effect starting Friday.
Why Peer-to-Peer Lending Could Be a Good Investment Choice
BY J.D. Roth
Are you looking for better returns? Think about peer-to-peer lending.
7 Tips for Keeping Receipts Organized for Tax Time
BY Mark J. Kohler
Your accountant will love you if you follow these record-keeping basics. And auditors will have less cause for concern.
Angels in America: A Look at Angel Investment Growth Across the U.S. (Infographic)
BY Diana Ransom
When it comes to raising financing, angel investors are increasingly spending with startups. Here's a snapshot of the angel-investor landscape.
How to Keep Your Zen During Tax Season
BY Catherine Clifford
Here are five recommendations for keeping things copacetic this tax season.
Tough Credit Conditions Predicted for the Remainder of 2013
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Findings from Moody's Analytics shows that small-business credit quality dropped in the fourth quarter of 2012, but predicts a better outlook for 2014.
Crowdfunders Step Up Lobbying for SEC Rules
BY Catherine Clifford
Members of the crowdfunding community descended on Washington, D.C., calling for the regulatory agency to finalize rules.
Crowdfunders Press the SEC: What Is Taking So Long?
BY Catherine Clifford
Various members of the crowdfunding community are expected meet in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to press lawmakers and the SEC to implement the JOBS Act.
How to Determine Your Working Capital Needs
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Working capital has a direct impact on cash flow in a business. Consider these five common sources of short-term working capital financing.
Play Video Barbara Corcoran on How to Win Over the 'Crowd' (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The Corcoran Group founder answers an entrepreneur's question about what works on crowdfunding sites.
Play Video Barbara Corcoran on Two Things Investors Look For (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The Shark Tank investor describes exactly what she looks for when entrepreneurs pitch to her.
Loans, Contracts and Jobs: How Federal Spending Cuts Could Affect You
BY Catherine Clifford
If Congress can't come to a deal over how to reduce the budget, numerous small businesses could be affected.
What's Hot in Venture Capital in 2013
BY Colleen DeBaise
A panel of New York City venture capitalists say advertising technology, financial technology and nanotechnology will be among 2013's most buzzworthy sectors.
Online Microlenders Offer Capital to Young Businesses
BY Michelle Goodman
An eBay merchant quadruples his revenue with help from an online microlender.
Jesse Jackson: Turn Big-Company Tax Dodging into Small-Business Funding (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The liberal activist recently proposed using multinationals' overseas cash to fund U.S. small businesses.Ads by Google
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