Economic Conditions

The start of a new year is a great time for all small business owners to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their companies, and focus on key ways to grow and succeed...

It's time for a bipartisan approach to Innovation and Economic Growth in the United States

Enterprise Risk Management provides great challenges to your organization, but it can open up great rewards as you grow and globalize.

Farrell, the economics editor of “Marketplace Money” (heard on public radio), tells readers “how to consume less, save more, and live better.”

With an improving economy, sales managers will face greater issues than during the past three years of recession.

A look back at the key events, issues, and trends that defined 2010 for the small business community.

Struggling fast food chain axes 413 executives after change of ownership.

Time your business exit so your hard work benefits you.

Many experts believe the economic turbulence is finally calming down.

While money certainly helps stuff move along, without some basic management principles the business has a much higher chance to fail. Here are 10 tips to help get your business started.

Bank failures continue to rise, lending standards are getting tighter, and red tape is delaying relief for the nation's small banks.

Discussing an adverse credit history with an applicant allows them to tell their story.

Layaway options are increasing beyond brick-and-mortar stores.

Economic uncertainty still weighs heavy, but the franchising industry's key players are actively working to make the best of difficult times -- and some are succeeding!

Recapitalization can help business owners finance growth.

My last post was about China, and now I find myself visiting another growing international economic giant, Brazil, where I write this....

Every media outlet is talking about the public outrage regarding the full-body scanners and pat-downs being used by airport security. For me, and many small business travelers, this is just another issue that...

Fried chicken chain tries to connect with today’s youth, but at what cost?

Once you find success with a home based business, you can ride independently through the various economic cycles