Building and Managing Your Business Credit

Many entrepreneurs seek out equity capital from traditional VCs but Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) may be a good alternative.

Many people would rather enjoy a nice root canal with their local dentist than sit down with their insurance agent over lunch to discuss their coverage or lack thereof.

Seeking venture capital is a difficult and sometimes disappointing process. Here are a few lessons that entrepreneurs should know when seeking VC funding.

While not as fancy as some other financial applications, Doughhound.com is great for those who want an easy way to track their spending and work toward their financial goals.

If you are still looking for a tax deduction for 2010, considering contribution to your IRA. Your retirement portfolio will thank you.

Mobile card readers offer fast, inexpensive way for retailers to process credit cards

What are the most important things to consider when picking a business name? Learn the three key mistakes to avoid when choosing a name for your business.

Many states allow this practice, and many lenders now believe they should take your personal residence in an effort to have an "abundance" of collateral.

What do you think? Should we follow the example of Australia, New Zealand and Sweden and get rid of the one-cent coin?

Who will the cuts hurt? And how much? Quite possibly everyone. And quite possibly a lot.

There are two major technological advances I’m waiting on for business travel. One has been promised by our government for over a decade and the other is being driven solely by private enterprise....

Anyway, I was not happy with the idea of paying an annual fee. Especially since I am a long time customer with a good payment history. So I asked for the fee to...

Not all businesses are based in an office. Sometimes business, and its transactions, take you to the customer's home or office, a conference, trade show or other event. If you don't take credit...

While the savings rate did go up during the recession, some are starting to wonder if debt really decreased as much as we thought.

Looking to finance a small business? Discover 25 ways you can finance a small business whether you are a startup or growing business.

When you are a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of products you may be facing new problems as your revenues pick up. Managing cash flow may be one of the most underestimated skills of...

Ninety-five percent of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States, so if you are only selling your products domestically, you are only reaching 5% of the potential market. The huge potential...

Having trouble financing the export of your products to international markets? Discover how the official export credit agency of the United States can give you the support you need.

Vikas Kedia found himself dodging debt collectors after his Silicon Valley start up went bust, and Steve Rhode filed bankruptcy after a failed land development deal. But both turned their debt problems into...