Finance

Learn what you can do to help other small businesses survive the economic stress caused by COVID-19. Here are some initiatives you can support.

Can you go cash only and thrive?

Here are some solid purchasing programs for your business.

COVID-19 upended economic activity and disrupted small business owners' lives. Here are stories from real entrepreneurs about how the novel coronavirus pandemic is impacting them.

I want to apply for a small business loan. The banks I have researched so far have pretty tight standards for applying. Is there anything I can show or do beforehand to increase my chances of getting...

If you were unable to secure an SBA loan to keep your business afloat during COVID-19, you have other options. Here's what to do if you were turned down for an SBA loan.

The response to COVID-19 led to the development of SBA loan programs, but they only cover certain expenses. Here's how to finance your remaining expenses not covered by the SBA loans.

We want to build a solar power on a 50 hectares farm, we already have the land. We want to solve for our country, South Africa, experiencing issues with load shedding due to areas in the country not...

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how consumers behave. These changes could be causing a spike in good orders mistaken for fraud, creating irreparable damage for businesses.

There is no limit to what some people think is appropriate to charge to the business.

My uncle was renting a space on a retail lot that has other working businesses. My uncle recently passed away, and the owner has offered the entire lot, along with the storefront and an extra parcel...

Take steps to preserve your cash and access, expand online sales pathways, and cultivate customer relationships to survive a financial crisis.

There is a right way to ask for financial help for your startup from friends and family.

Is supply chain finance right for your business, or would invoice factoring suit it better? Here's what you need to know about both types of financing.

Here are some tools to consider when looking for good ways to keep track of your finances.

I am a relatively small business (I work full time M-F and have a small business I run nights and weekends). Not sure if it would be beneficial for me to begin accepting CC as a form of payment. I...

Several credit card salespeople want to sell me their credit card terminal services. Some tell me they are direct processors (meaning that my transactions do not go through a "middle-man" processor...

Don't let bad credit hold you back from obtaining funding for your business.

With consumer spending forecast to drop significantly due to the effects of COVID-19, small businesses will need to find innovative ways to mitigate economic impact.

The ideal payment processes are rooted in the preferences of your customer – not those of your staff, or even your ideal business model.

Find tax consulting services that fit your budget.

Accountants in the construction industry face unique challenges. Here are four ways to simplify your construction accounting procedures.

Consider these alternative funding options if you don't have enough cash to launch your startup.

There are risks when your business handles sensitive payment data. Here are six things most don't know about credit card processing.

These three small business owners are coping with challenges facing many entrepreneurs due to COVID-19 pandemic. Here are their stories.

Here's a guide to understanding fixed income clearing and settlement systems and services.

The days of paper currency are numbered; going paperless is trending not just in the U.S., but all over the world.

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

There are plenty of places to find funding for your business, especially as you try to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Which alternative sources of funding are right for your business?

Knowing how to value your business is a crucial piece of running the company. Learn how to you find an accurate value for your business.