Jun 4, 2012 | Banking and Finance
U.S. stocks are extending losses after the latest economic data showed factory orders fell in April for a second month, adding to evidence that U.S. economic growth is slowing. The S&P 500, the U.S. benchmark equity index is now down 10% from its 2012 peak of...
May 31, 2012 | Banking and Finance
There are a lot of ideas new business owners have that aren't so good, but coming into an entirely new environment solo can result in a trial-and-error mentality that could be deadly for a small business. Financial planning and business advice are key to avoiding...
May 30, 2012 | Banking and Finance
It may seem like tax time is a long way off, but if you put off tax preparation until April 1, you may not have time to save yourself from a messy financial situation. Tough numbers Having little mistakes here and there may not seem like a big deal, but a financial...
May 25, 2012 | Banking and Finance
There's a misconception that large banking entities are more trustworthy and reliable because they managed to get to the scale they're at today. Then again, it wasn't long ago when some of the biggest banks in America were...
May 22, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Reports and surveys all seem to say that small business lending is on the decline for April and that going forward owners should consider alternate funding options. That may not be the case according to some sources, and entrepreneurs should be mindful of the kind of...
May 15, 2012 | Banking and Finance
It may seem like a simple concept, but more businesses are saying they have to adjust their financial calculator due to customers who don't pay what they owe. Protecting your business banking while still promoting good customer service can be difficult in...
