Two years in to the "Great Recession" small businesses continue to face a credit crunch even if they're profitable and pay their bills on time. Read this story from Reuters about how small business continues to have trouble getting the financing necessary to operate or grow and how this trend could impact the speed of the economic recovery or p Read More
Micro-finance and micro-loaning models have become quite popular over the last 20 years. Non-profit Kiva has pioneered the peer-to-peer micro-lending model and has created economic opportunity for countless individuals across the globe. New non-profit startup Vittana aims to move the model a to the very base of economic opportunity - education Read More
Social media has developed into an invaluable marketing tool across industries for the promotion of products as well as customer networking. Allowing companies to become more attuned to customer concerns and needs, the various outlets for social media have revealed unprecedented marketing opportunities. Through proper utilisation of social media, Read More
Excerpt: Sometimes the hardest part of blogging is making the decision to do it. That can be especially true for companies, where it may be necessary to get buy-in.. Read More
A look at whether or not the CBOE Volatility Index is too low considering the challenges facing the stock market and economy. http://www.mywealth.com/blog/post/vexed-vix Read More
With the news came heavy trading in Wednesday action, sending the stock up nearly 4% in midday trading and prompting further activity within the banking sector across the board. Read More
Cash flow and cost containment are concerns for all businesses, but they can be particularly challenging to the nation's smallest companies. Convenience stores, restaurants, small businesses, daycare centers, and home businesses can cut costs by purchasing from wholesale clubs. Read More
The saga continues...this company is franchising the sun. Read More
The anxiety level is on the rise again for the nearly one million small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that rely on CIT for access to capital. Recent headlines detail the latest in the century old stalwart's struggles to avoid bankruptcy including a second restructuring. Meanwhile, CEO Jeffery Peek has announced his resignation at year end. Read More
Subscribe

Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!
Share your small business tips with the community!