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Two microloan experts answer some often asked questions about microloans. Read story
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Resource: Cut Workers' Comp Costs
A review of the book CompControl: The Secret of Reducing Workers' Compensation Costs by Edward J. Priz. Read story
Banking: The Microloan Alternative
A small-business owner explains how she received a microloan and what it took to secure it. Read story
Accounts Payable: Creating a System of Safeguards
An architectural firm's vice-president explains his four-step system to manage accounts payable. Read story
Equity: 504 -- Whom Is It For?
A securities lawyer explains how a 504 stock offering can be an effective way to raise capital. Read story
Benchmark: What Taxes You Most?
A look at what financial matters are most troubling to entrepreneurs. Read story
Cash Flow: When a Cash Crisis Strikes
An investment banker explains how to break bad cash-flow news to your bankers, vendors and other creditors. Read story
Acquisitions: A To-Do List for Due Diligence
The risks involved in making a corporate acquisition - whether of a large asset, a division of an existing company, or even a competitor - are enormous, i... Read story
Now for the Good News
Inc.'s finance editor explains why CEOs should take advantage of current 401(K) programs. Read story
Seed Capital: From Patent to Product
A business owner explains how he found more than capital when he received seed money. Read story
Insurance: A Low-Cost Solution
An overview of a group that offers self-employed people access to various insurances at low, group rates. Read story
Tax Tip: New Year's Resolutions
A tax accountant offers tips to lower your tax bill. Read story
401(k) Plans: A Tax-Advantage Bonus Alternative
The logic behind an employee-bonus plan that uses retirement-fund contributions in place of cash. Read story
Resources: The A to Z of 401(k) s
Two 401(k) plan handbooks are profiled. Read story
Advisers: Rent a CFO
A company president explains how his business brought in a short-term CFO. Read story
Banking: Copyright Update
A lawyer explains new guidelines regarding intellectual-property assets. Read story
Advisers: Taxes 'R' Us
A CFO explains why she feels that having only one tax advisory firm can keep costs down. Read story
Capital: Seeking Seed Money
A CEO spells out how and why he successfully sought his much needed seed money from nonprofits rather than banks. Read story
Estate Planning: How to Shave Your Tax Bill
A tax lawyer offers some guidelines to save estate taxes when transferring stocks to family members. Read story
Resource: A Guide to Growth Capital
A review of the book How to Finance a Growing Business. Read story
Cash Management: Building Cash for Your ESOP
An ESOP consultant discusses a strategy to make the most out of cash set aside to cover the stocks. Read story
Benchmark: No Financing? You're Not Alone
Some statistics showing the different methods companies are using for financing. Read story
Incorporating: S Corp. or C? See Your Fringe Benefits
An accountant offers insight into deciding which corporation status makes more sense for your company and why. Read story
Anatomy of a Financing: A Pitch for Private Equity
A private-equity expert explains the difference between private equity and venture capital. Read story
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Some questions are answered about seed money and how one qualifies for it. Read story
What Your Banker Forgot To Tell You
A CFO explains the benefits of examining your banking services, plus a complete banking makeover. Read story
Banking: Learning to Love Your Small Bank
A CEO explains why it is important for fast-growth companies to maintain a good relationship with a small bank. Read story
Estate Planning: Steps to Take Before an IPO
An attorney explains the risks of passing on assets to heirs after an IPO rather than before. Read story
Resource: Don't Wait to Plan Your Estate
Inc.'s finance editor offers a quick overview of the book Know Your Estate by Denis Clifford and Cora Jordon. Read story
Cashing Out: Preparing for That Day
A business owner who became an investment banker tells Inc. how he prepared to sell his company. Read story
A New Way to Cut Legal Bills
A quick look at a legal service that allows start-ups and other small companies discounted rates. Read story
Benchmark: Will You Outgrow Your Bank?
Some results from a recent survey that found one company in five expects to outgrow its bank within the next two years. Read story
Forecasting: Staying on Target
A corporate finance expert offers tips for accurate forcasting and explains why it is so important. Read story
Anatomy of a Financing: A CFO's Persistence Pays Off
Struggling to secure a healthy credit line finally paid off for this CFO mainly because of her sheer persistence. Read story
Resource: Navigating an IPO
The Ernst Young Guide to Taking Your Company Public is reviewed and two tips are offered for launching an IPO. Read story
Estate Planning: Trustee Liability Rules Ease
A trusts and estates legal expert explains how new laws in three states reduce trustee liability. Read story
Benchmark: Local-Tax Burdens Moderate
Some results from a Cooopers Lybrand survey of small businesses concerning coporate state and local taxes. Read story
Advisers: Turn to Your Outside CPA
A CEO and an independent CPA explain some advantages of having financial expertise provided out-of-house. Read story
Insurance: Why Hire a Public Adjuster?
A real-estate-brokerage firm's CEO explains why he hired a public adjuster. Read story
Cash Management: Some Ways to Control Disbursements
A consulting firm's partner tells why controlled-disbursement accounts might not be right for some small companies. Read story