Finance

A business plan is a road map that helps determine your company's path to profits. From creating a vision to accounting for the unexpected, these hints can help you do it right.

Most startups need funding, but fledgling entrepreneurs often don't know where to start their search for capital.

Crowdfunding offers an exciting new way for entrepreneurs to obtain startup financing. Check out the top crowdfunding sites to learn how to get your share.

Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of writing your business plan? You don't have to do it all by yourself.

A business credit line can help your business meet routine, short-term capital needs. Different types of credit lines require different collateral.

Business plan novices often don't recognize critical errors that can turn off potential investors. Be sure to avoid these five fatal mistakes.

There are a number of reasonable startup capital options available to aspiring entrepreneurs. The key is good planning.

Before asking friends or relatives to invest in your business, know what you are getting into and how to structure these transactions.

Investors focus on key areas of your business plan when deciding whether to fund your business. Make sure your plan covers all the essential bases.

Working capital calculations help you understand how much money it will take to run your business and how long it may take to reach a profit.

Creating a sound business plan is critical for finding funding, determining how your business is managed and run, and planning for the future.

Don't let holiday overspending and lingering debt ruin your new year. Here are some ways to deal with the problem as quickly as possible.

We present a handful of not-so-obvious mistakes that could put a serious dent in your credit score.

With cloud computing, backing up isn't hard to do ... anymore. These days, it's easier, faster, and safer than ever to do your small business backups in the cloud instead of a local...

A better job market brings a higher risk that employees will jump ship -- and perhaps take proprietary business information along with them.

Nearly every company can save money by outsourcing key finance positions.

Are you sure which of your employees are entitled to overtime compensation? Here's how to reduce your company's exposure to a lawsuit or government audit.

Creating a business plan can be a daunting task. But there are plenty of books and online resources available to help you through it.

The U.S. credit industry is in much better shape than it was a few years ago. And that means changes are in store for how consumers and small businesses deal with credit.