The Latest in Finance

How to Navigate the Turbulent Waters of Small Business Loans
Monday December 16 in Finance by Megan Totka
Even though small business lending is in a state of crisis, there are still ways to carefully navigate your small business ship down the river of success. Here's what small business owners should do to secure a loan. Read More
Small Businesses Have Larger T&E Expenses than Corporations
Thursday August 22 in Finance by Kelsey Cox
Concur conducted a thorough analysis of more than 18,000 corporate clients’ spending habits in 2012. Their infographic further reveals the differences between small and large organizations’ T&E spending. Read More
Passing Your Business on to Your Heirs
Tuesday July 30 in Finance by Leon Castles
If you own a small business it’s important to have a plan for transferring the business to your heirs. While coming up with your exact succession plan will depend on your own personal situation, here are some pointers. Read More
Financing Options for Your Small Business
Tuesday April 16 in Finance by Leon Castles
At some point in your business, you might not have enough cash on hand. This can happen when you try to expand, when clients are late on payments, or business hits a slow stretch. So how do you keep things running? Read More
The Lowdown on Personal and Small Business Taxes in 2013
Tuesday April 16 in Finance by Megan Totka
With the current state of the economy, there seems to be a variety of questions popping up about income taxes, small business taxes, credits, and the effects of dealing with a complex tax system. Read More
How Far Can Your Business Stretch a Dollar?
Tuesday February 26 in Finance by Brent Barnhart
Money matters, especially in today's economy. What can we do when our financial future seems up in the air? Read on to understand how your business can make every penny count despite economic uncertainty. Read More
Small Businesses and America's Shrinking Paychecks
Sunday January 13 in Finance by Brent Barnhart
As the average American's paycheck appears to be shrinking, small businesses face yet another bump in the road. Howis the American economy changing and what can small businesses do about it? Read More
How to Choose a Business Credit Card
Thursday January 10 in Finance by Erica Bell
If you don’t have a lot of cash on hand or have to wait for payment for extended periods of time, business credit cards are one way to cover necessary costs for the short-term. Here's how to choose the right one. Read More
In the Black? Start Thinking About Investing for The Future
Friday November 23 in Finance by Jeff Rose
Small business owners spend so much time in their business and not enough time planning for the future. Here are some business retirement accounts they can setup that can help the business and the business owner. Read More
Small Businesses and the Minimum Wage Debate
Monday September 03 in Finance by Brent Barnhart
The national minimum wage is a hot topic among many small business owners and may very well come up again during this election cycle. Do you understand the issue, its pros and cons? Read More
Credit Card Processing: How it Works and What to Look for
Tuesday August 07 in Finance by Erica Bell
Credit card processing is essential for any business. Regardless of size, businesses need to accept credit cards to accommodate a wider range of customers. Allowing credit cards, instead of just cash or checks, can contribute Read More
Fuel to the Fire: Rising Costs Could Leave SMBs in the Dark
Tuesday March 27 in Finance by Brent Barnhart
Rising gas prices have been an on-and-off issue for SMBs and consumers for years. The current crisis, however, could spell something entirely different. Are you prepared? Read More
How to Avoid Downgrades When Processing Customer Cards
Monday March 12 in Finance by Javi Calderon
Read more about downgrades in payment processing. Read More
IRS Hopes New Credit and Debit Reporting Law Helps Reduce Tax Gap
Wednesday December 28 in Finance by Javi Calderon
Learn how IRS changes will affect your business. Read More
Why Small Businesses REALLY Fail. (The Answer May Surprise You.)
Monday December 05 in Finance by Jerry Silberman
You know the statistic: most small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Find out the real reason why. The answer may surprise you. Read More
Durbin Amendment Sparks a Classic Bipartisan Power Struggle
Sunday October 30 in Finance by Javi Calderon
Read more about the aftermath of the Durbin laws going into effect. Read More
Examining the Federal Reserve Decision on the Durbin Amendment
Thursday August 25 in Finance by Javi Calderon
Learn about the Federal Reserve's decision in regards to the Durbin Amdendment. Read More