Category: Financing
Small Biz Finances: Buy More, Spend Less and Keep Your Cash
Making your money work harder is particularly important in times of economic uncertainty when small businesses are often faced with unpredictable sales and more stringent credit requirements.
Using Government Resources to Grow Your Business
Although capital access is a hurdle even for elite entrepreneurs and can dampen the growth of successful companies, some smaller firms are finding they can get the financing they need.
Huggies Grants Transform Moms into “Mompreneurs”
According to Babson College research, women in the United States have been credited with starting businesses at nearly twice the rate of men, yet only about 3 percent of women-run businesses attract venture capital.
A Huggies-commissioned study also cited access to financial resources (65 percent) as the No. 1 barrier preventing moms from turning their business [...]
Mirassou Winery Announces Bright Ideas Grant Program
Mirassou Winery has announced its inaugural Bright Ideas grant program. Targeting those with innovative ideas, the program is inspired by the Mirassou Family’s more than 155 year history, making them America’s oldest winemaking family. Built on a winemaking legacy that is steeped in entrepreneurism, innovation and empowerment and passed down through strong women, the Mirassou [...]
Credit-Care Game Plan Offers Route to Better Finances for Gen Y
America’s Gen Y — 87 million people age 18 to 34 — are stressed out over finances, according to Western Union Payments MoneyMindset Index survey.
Take Control Over Your Credit
The Great Recession inspired many Americans to better manage their finances by cutting spending, saving more and tackling debt. But one aspect of good personal financial management may be harder for many to manage – understanding their credit.
Fundraising Tips for Your Organization
Here are a few tips on choosing an online event marketing tool from Erik Mintz, a marketing expert with Constant Contact.
What You Should Know About Your Business Credit Report
The credit experts at Experian offer some insight into the factors that affect your small business credit report and business credit score, and why it’s important to your business.
Avoid Being Tricked by Phantom Riches
The best way to avoid getting swept up in an offer of phantom riches is to slow down the pitch.
New Federal Law Should Spur Entrepreneurship, But Smart Banks More Prudent Than Ever
The recent passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act has opened the floodgates to a rush of small businesses and start-ups seeking to borrow money from community banks.
5 Steps Toward Small Business Recovery
A small business owner can take steps to prepare for improving conditions and ensure their business recovers quickly.
Your Business May Qualify for Recovery Funds
There’s good news for owners of small businesses who still want to take advantage of the Obama administration’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 programs and loans.
There are a number of resources-approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA)-that can help small businesses prepare their business plans and financial statements to qualify for different aspects of [...]
Finding Financing for Small Firms
ARC loans are made by commercial lenders who are SBA participants.
Five Tips to Get Banks to Show You the Money
Fortunately, financing is still available, even during these challenging economic times.
Accountants in Demand to Keep Businesses Afloat
Accountants and auditors are more in demand than ever before.
New Overdraft Protection Rules Give You a Choice
New federal rules recently changed the way your bank handles overdrafts.
Follow the Money
In business, crimes are committed every day that siphon cash from cash flow, threaten profitability and cause customer dissatisfaction.
