Mar 6, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Despite tentative positive trends suggesting traditional small business financing will be easier to come by this year, many experts predict that 2012 will see the continued rise of alternative sources of funding. Crowdfunding sites that encourage large pools of...
Mar 5, 2012 | Running Your Business
According to recent research sponsored by AdviCoach, a business coaching and advisory service for small and medium-sized companies, managing finances is a key challenge for many entrepreneurs. "About 50 percent of small business owners run into cash flow hurdles and...
Mar 2, 2012 | Banking and Finance
If you're looking to secure commercial loans for your small business, there are several courses of action you can take to improve your chances. In a recent post for SCORE Small Business Blog, Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends noted that the optimum time to lay...
Mar 1, 2012 | Running Your Business
During a turbulent economy, the negative side of owning a small business is often the aspect that's publicized. Like most companies, small enterprises in virtually every industry saw business nosedive as the recession hit, with some unable to weather the storm....
Mar 1, 2012 | Community and Family
Community business owners like you dedicate an enormous amount of time to getting companies off the ground, and the commitment doesn't end there. Even when the business is up and running, there is a myriad of daily tasks that require your attention – and if...
