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Small businesses that that accept credit card payments and third party payments will be getting a new tax form next year, the 1099–K. Don't worry, though; you don't have to fill it out. Read More

One of the realities of being self-employed is that sometimes you have to act in a way that is somewhat mercenary. Sometimes, as a freelancer, you have to ask for higher rates. Read More

OK it’s not the most original title in the world (nor, I hear you say, the most exciting subject) but this is a quick and easy layman’s guide on the big picture of accounting and some of the principles... Read More

I remember reading an Economist article in year 2000 about a possible ongoing dot.net bubble and what I can remember from that article is that I didn’t understand most of it. If you have ever read The Economist in your college years (or even in your 50s), you might know what I mean Read More

Microfinance has played a major role in taking the financial services to the bottom of the pyramid in many regions of the country, especially in the southern and eastern parts of India. The Indian microfinance industry has outstanding loans worth USD 4.6 billion to 70 million borrowers. This indust Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky The Small Business Administration (SBA), whose fiscal year ended September 30, reports some surprising news: Despite a tough economy, the number of SBA loans rose by some 30 percent in 2010.

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Bootstrapping is fast gaining momentum again since startup entrepreneurs cannot get loans from banks and other investors. Some say it is an art. But for me, it’s more like a way of living. Read More

Now that the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 has become law, entrepreneurs and small business owners may have better luck getting loans. However, if they want luck on their side, they need to lay the proper groundwork. Read full article to for valuable tips and great resources. Read More

In an ideal world, everyone should have a fair shot in asking for a loan. We can't deny the fact that loans can spell the difference between growth or deterioration especially in the small business enterprise. Read More

A common question I get is “How do I get a bank loan to fund my startup?” The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. The failure rate is just too high, and startups typically don’t have the assets or revenue stream to back up the Read More