Things haven't been good in the U.S. financial sector for about five years, but small business owners have continued to persevere. For those just joining the marketplace, expecting a difficult process and possible failure seem to be par for the course, but there...
Getting a business off the ground may seem like a costly endeavor, as it includes filing for a commercial loan and filling out a financial plan to prove to investors that you know what you're talking about. Once you get that money, though, there is no set...
A holiday designed in appreciation of America's workers seems like an ideal, and for many it represents the beginning of the fall, the school year and a change to the retail climate, with Black Friday and Christmas looming ever nearer. This Labor Day, though, it...
Consumers these days are feeling more confident, a condition reflected in positive business banking account balances, increased foot traffic and new demands for inventory. Rather than sitting on additional funds and letting them languish, the trick for small...
The economy is still struggling to emerge from a recession, and while some say that the worst is behind us, businesses are still looking for ways to cut costs as slim profit margins persist. Some business owners may recognize that green appliances and operations are...
U.S. stocks are trading higher as investors anxiously await this Friday’s speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Bernanke’s speech at the Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming may signal whether or not the Fed is open to implementing a third...
