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Impact investing – making investments that generate social and environmental value as well as financial return – has the potential to complement philanthropy and government intervention. It's a potent force for addressing global challenges on a large scale. Impact investors want to move beyond “socially responsible investment” (SRI) which focuses on avoiding investments in “harmful” companies Read More

Although the phrase working capital is common in business and finance circles, it is often very misunderstood.  Is it good to have a high or low balance of working capital? In most cases, this articles points out that less is more! Read More

Are you looking to fund your start up without having to give your business away? Here's an interesting discussion on just that. Read More

I want to start a new auto repair business. I have some savings but will need a business line of credit to tide me over until I can generate enough revenue to pay the bills and provide a steady income for my family. What are my options? A: Steven, if what's standing between you and starting your own business is a lack of money there are a number Read More

Credit unions have been seen as the last best hope for small businesses to obtain credit in the current economy. Now, however, with the federal seizure of two crucial unions, that hope may have dimmed. Read More

Some interesting, innovative and environmentally friendly ideas to assist the small and micro business owner to save money, and increase their bottom line. Every dollar saved is a dollar in profit. Read More

Michael Taylor of Cedarcrest Capital writes on Slate's BizBox about his experience with Dun & Bradstreet. It...didn't go so well. Read More

Advocates for small businesses are fighting changes in tax laws that the Bush administration says are aimed at cracking down on tax cheating, particularly by the self-employed. These changes will create a mountain of new paperwork that will be cumbersome and costly. One proposal, part of President Bush's budget, would require detailed reporting Read More