Finance

Congress is moving ahead with plans to grant a six-year extension for the Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer programs.

Many businesses are finding that royalty-based finance is one way to secure project-specific funds for a new product launch or even product development.

While the ongoing European credit crunch could be a psychological downer, it might also give small business owners a chance to apply some fresh thinking.

The culprit in so many failed business deals: poorly managed expectations. The fix: more transparency when you're negotiating the deal.

What started as a social media-driven prank has taken a more sinister turn lately. Here's how to keep your business from being victimized.

Angel investors can bring more then just money to a startup business. They can bring experience, contacts, wisdom, and in some cases even customers!

Starting a new business is risky, but the founders of clothing company Vineyard Vines made it work. Learn their secrets to building a successful startup.

Google knows every move we make online. Which means businesses thinking about dropping AdWords in favor of social media marketing should think twice.

Senate Repubs block a payroll tax-cut extension by claiming that a related millionaire surtax would hurt job creation. But where's the evidence to support that claim?

I recently had an interesting chat with Kudos Payments exec Gene Schenberg about mobile payments, security, and what's ahead for the New Year.

A few simple safety tips can help prevent seasonal fires and ensure you celebrate a safe holiday.

A program that includes $1 billion in cash targets startup companies, but existing small businesses are less likely to benefit from the funding.

Learn what type of impact a credit downgrade can have on your personal life and what steps you can take to recover from a downgrade.

Most investors need to walk a line between growing their wealth and protecting what they have. Just be sure you don't stray too far on the side of caution.

The experiences of two big-box retailers prove that higher wages can lead to higher profits. Here's how to decide if this formula will work for your business, too.

New IRS guidance on new laws has been fast and furious during the past few months, so carefully review this list before you prepare your taxes.

U.S. consumers rank credit card debt as their least favorite conversation topic, with good reason. They're off the wagon and charging like drunken bankers.

It costs up to 10 times more to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones. Here are three proven ways to keep your current customers loyal and satisfied.

If you are a sole proprietor or business principal, here's why you should seriously consider including yourself in your workers' compensation coverage.