Goods & Services Trade Balance

More good news on jobs and the U.S. trade deficit makes a case for cautious optimism among small businesses during the year ahead.

Printing more money won't create more jobs. What we need to do is recognize that our economy has changed forever and learn how to adapt.

Proposed new agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea could bring small businesses more than $13 billion in new export opportunities.

Use these tips to manage the credit and payment terms you offer to customers. Part 1 of a 3-part series.

Because bankers don’t appreciate surprises.

The National Association of Credit Manager’s Index (CMI) fell in May for the first time since January 2009. This ominous news could be an indicator that the recovery is stalling.

First, you must decide how much cash your business can tie up by offering credit.

All small business owners should understand the difference between cash basis and accrual basis accounting.

Bartercard lets business owners in other countries pay with trade instead of cash. Also in business news: a jobless economic recovery; China's ascent; and Obama's lies to small businesses.

The reason to grow now is that if your company doesn't develop a profitable growth plan today, you are in danger of losing momentum and being displaced by your competition. So as a...

Credit insurance protects companies against customer insolvency and helps mitigate risk in today's uncertain economy. But the biggest three credit insurers are considering some significant policy changes that could adversely affect their customers.