Veterans

New incentives give small businesses more reason than ever to hire skilled veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Want to give back this season? Here are some great ways other small businesses are making a big impact with creative, meaningful community service projects.

Greece and Italy are taking steps to get their houses in fiscal order. But will it be enough to save the eurozone from a breakup?

If you are considering buying a franchise, be sure to read this crash course on the basic terminology, facts, and information you should know beforehand.

No one looks forward to the potential rejection of cold calling. But by following these seven tried-and-true methods, you'll find it much easier to dive in.

Sweat equity and personal investments are admirable, but they aren't the best ways to finance a business. That's where these SBA loan programs prove their worth.

Small businesses that want to save money may not have to wait until Congress acts -- or fails to act -- on the President's job-creation proposals.

For all Americans the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks lingers to this day. That's no less true for the nation's small businesses.

Are you a military veteran considering buying a franchise? Learn how other vets did it, and what resources are out there to help you succeed.

Why do some businesses thrive while others fail? There's more to it than luck, and we'll run down the top 10 reasons behind most business failures.

As the economy tanked, so did initiatives encouraging minority franchise ownership. So what is the current state of affairs, and what will the future hold?

Working with daily-deal sites like Groupon can involve a surprising amount of negotiation. Learn when to haggle with these coupon sites -- and when to push back.

You sent something you wish you hadn’t sent and now what do you do?

As you enjoy a day off work, and as you prepare to spend time with your family, take a few minutes to honor those who have given us so much.

Seeking financing to start or grow your franchise? Experts share 19 secrets to help you score the capital you need.

Want to be a "small business?" All you have to do is sign on to the latest scam from your friendly Wall Street banker.

Independence for many Americans means owning and running their own business or designing a product to solve a problem. Ingenuity and innovation among entrepreneurs are an essential part of the American way. One...