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By Marco Carbajo. With fast access to cash, convenience and all the perks that come along with it, a business credit card is a standard tool used by business owners. But did you know that less than 50% of the credit cards obtained by business owners nationwide are actually in the company’s name? M Read More

In a bid to boost franchise ownership, many franchisors are taking matters into their own hands and offering financing programs of their own. Meineke, The UPS Store, Gold’s Gym, Masasge Envy and Instant Imprints are just a few examples of franchisors now offering financing to qualifying first-time Read More

Start-up accelerator programs are popping up all over the country offering industry-focused programs and support for a variety of business owners. Although traditionally focused on high-tech businesses, accelerators now serve a variety of entrepreneurial needs, including those of women. Here are so Read More

Have you ever considered extending your small business storefront to Facebook? Small retailers are having more success than their larger counterparts when it comes to selling socially with Facebook storefronts proving to be a successful outlet for small businesses with less than $100,000 in revenue Read More

By Joel Libava. Sometimes, the best-laid plans don’t pan out.

Take business ownership, for instance. Think about how many businesses are started and closed in the US every year. Not every business makes it. But, every small business owner wants to make it. Why else would someone risk t Read More

Interested in buying a business overseas? Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets or are just planning on funding your retirement plans outside the U.S., there are a number of steps you should take to ensure your new venture goes smoothly. Here are five considerations and issues to bear i Read More

Looking for ways to become a supplier to a larger company? After a small supplier lands a big purchase order or a contract from a bigger company, the small company’s revenues go up 250 percent. But how can a small business go about landing a contract to be part of this lucrative business growth opp Read More

If you’re starting a business, you may be wondering you should incorporate, become an LLC, or operate as a sole proprietor?

But what does being a sole proprietor involve and is it the right structure for your small business? Here’s what you need to know about the advantages and disadva Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. The Great Recession technically ended back in 2009, but you wouldn’t know it from the way Americans are spending (and saving) these days. With many Americans widely feeling that “we’re not out of the woods yet,” how can your small business develop marketing messages that resonate Read More

Small business people still seem to be in the process of catching on to Google+, the social network created by Google. Google has made a number of moves to encourage people to use Google+. It has tied in several applications to Google Plus.

One of those applications is Google Hangouts. Read More