Debt
BY Catherine Clifford
If Congress can't come to a deal over how to reduce the budget, numerous small businesses could be affected. Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap? Rob Foregger on Fixing the Debt (Opinion)
BY Rob Foregger
The presidential election is a wake-up call for the main event: Tackling America's out-of-control debt problem, the EverBank co-founder writes. Obama vs. Romney on Government Contracting and Federal Spending
BY Diana Ransom
With the Presidential election nearing, we break down the candidates' stance on small-business contracting and how they plan to invest -- or not invest -- future federal dollars. What Paul Ryan on the GOP Ticket Could Mean for Small-Business Owners
BY Diana Ransom
In choosing the conservative Congressman from Wisconsin, Mitt Romney makes a bold choice. But is it a good one? 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. Taking on Debt to Grow Your Business
BY Susan Schreter
In today's economy, debt is a four-letter word -- but it can also be essential for growing a business. Here are some options that could help boost your working capital. Four Tips for Working Out Your Business Debts
BY Donald Todrin
You can get out from under that mountain of debt. Here's how to make sure your bank works for you, versus the other way around. What the Failed Deficit Deal Could Mean for Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
Failure to meet an agreement over reducing the nation's debts could trigger a spate of spending cuts that could carry implications for small businesses. What a U.S. Default Might Mean for Small Businesses
BY Diana Ransom
As the political bickering over the nation's debts goes on, business owners may be wondering how a default could affect them. 
