Money
BY Robert Frank
America may be falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to creating entrepreneurial wealth, a study shows.
Regulators Wrangle Over How to Protect Crowdfunding Investors
BY Catherine Clifford
Debate over investor protection intensifies as rule makers hammer out guidelines for the JOBS Act equity crowdfunding regulations.
From Powering Businesses to Empowering Kids
BY Joanna L. Krotz
Fresh out of college with an enviable consultant job, Andrea Lo decided to quit so she could create Piggybackr, an online platform that helps kids raise money for causes.A Quick Guide to Finding a Venture Capital Match
BY Susan Schreter
Looking for money to grow a company or get it off the ground? There are venture capital firms across the country eagerly seeking to fund good business ideas, but fit and size matter.Can I Deduct That? Your Tax Deduction Checklist
BY Randy Myers
Figuring out what you can and can't deduct as a business expense is challenging. These tips help you lower your tax bill without running afoul of the federal tax code.Negotiating Secrets: How to Convince Creditors Not to Ruin Your Credit Score
BY Jason R. Rich
Not everything in your credit history has to show up on your credit report. Here's how to convince your creditors to remove or modify negative information.
10 Questions to Ask When Determining Your Salary
BY Lisa Girard
These guidelines will help you settle on the right amount for you and your business.
Accepting Bitcoin Payments: The Risks and Benefits
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
What business owners need to know about receiving the progressive digital currency.
Crowdfunding Goes Mainstream: Why Donald Trump and Google Are Supporting Grassroots Financing
BY Catherine Clifford
Google and Donald Trump have invested big money in crowdfunding projects, RocketHub and A&E are teaming up, and new CNBC reality show 'Crowd Rules' premieres tonight.How to Protect Your Business From Personal Legal Trouble
BY Mark J. Kohler
Without taking the proper steps to protect your company, you could be putting it at risk in the event of personal issues like a divorce or a car accident. Here are steps to help you plan ahead.
The Bitcoin Buzz and How Young Entrepreneurs are Cashing In
BY Andrea Huspeni
Even with its roller-coaster volatility, young entrepreneurs are banking on the digital currency.
The Startup Money Hunt: When Entrepreneurs Bring In Investors (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs looking to grow quickly often exchange portions of their company for cash several times in their company's lifecycle. Here is a look at what that path can look like.
Accounting Apps for Your Number-Crunching Needs
BY Polly S. Traylor
Accounting is a painstaking, resource-intensive process for businesses of any size. Luckily, the choices for low-cost and flexible accounting software are greater than ever before.
5 Ways to Minimize Risk for Investors
BY Dave Lavinsky
If you want investors to be confident in financing your business, show them you know the risks your business is up against and are working to avoid them. Here are five ways to get started.
Where Small Businesses Are Finding Money (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
Securing a small-business loan has become more difficult in recent years. Here's a look at how companies are coping.
4 Advantages to Leasing Office Equipment
BY J.D. Roth
Applying the lease-or-buy question to business and pleasure.
Funding 101: How to Position Your Startup as a Good Investment
BY Brad Sugars
Why you should look beyond bootstrapping and loans from friends and family to set your company up for success and win investors.
A Look at 'Bitcoin' Currency
BY Dylan Love
Bitcoin represents a way to transfer money anonymously and at no cost.
5 Personal Finance Tips for Cash-Strapped Entrepreneurs
BY Adam Wren
How to go all-in on a new business venture without draining your personal bank account.
How Franchises Worked Together After Superstorm Sandy
BY Jason Daley
Franchises played a major recovery role in the wake of Sandy, with corporate parents rallying to get local units running so they could help communities in need. Here's how some companies banded together to weather the storm.
How to Handle Cash Flow When Disaster Strikes
BY Joe Worth
What you need to consider to keep your business up and running when forces beyond your control cause you to temporarily shut down your business.
What You Need to Know About Digital Wallets
BY Mikal E. Belicove
The basics of digital wallets, and how will they impact your business.
What to Consider Before Your Business Expands
BY Joe Worth
How to figure out where your company can expand and the financial models to get you there.
Online Platform Connects Entrepreneurs with Local Lenders
BY Michelle Goodman
SoMoLend has facilitated over 100 small-business loans totaling nearly $3.5 million.


