Marketing
Why Micro-Influencers Are Winning the Trust Game in Marketing
Here's how micro-influencers are driving authentic brand engagement and redefining trust in digital marketing.
Microlending
Business Funding
Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative
On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.
Business Accounting
How Dermalogica Is Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
To alleviate many of the problems in the world, Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand boldly suggests giving women entrepreneurs a hand up.
By Diana Ransom
Human Resources
Cherie Blair Launches Program for Emerging Entrepreneurs
The U.K.'s Cherie Blair aims to help the 'missing middles' -- female business owners in developing nations who need help in scaling their growing companies.
Business Accounting
Clinton Kicks Off Micro-Lending Service for Hardest Hit Businesses
At this year's Clinton Global Initiative, micro-lending platform Kiva.org makes a new commitment to still-struggling small businesses.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps
Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Five Financing Trends for 2011
How your startup could benefit from these funding sources in the coming year.