Sales of Small Businesses Are on the Rise
The number has reached 2008 levels, but the news isn't all good. Read more
Financing a Purchase
Crunching the Numbers
How many employees say they learn more about their jobs from their co-workers than their bosses? Read on for these and other statistics. Read more
Financing a Business Acquisition
The credit crunch has led to an increase in seller financing, asset-based lending and alternative sources of capital for buyers. Read more
How to Build and Maintain Good Business Credit
In a tight economy, good credit is key to expanding your business. Here are a few tips to keep your credit on track. Read more
14 Bootstrapping Tips
Even the most self-sufficient start-ups need a hand. Here are some pointers to make the most of free and cheap resources around you. Read more
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9 Questions to Ask a Small Business Lender
If you are looking to borrow money to finance your business, here are some smart questions to ask potential lenders. Read more
How to Secure an SBA Loan
SBA loans are available to any small business, but yours will need to meet certain criteria in order to qualify. Here's what you need to know. Read more
What's In Your Wallet? [Audio] 
Credit-card companies continue to roll out new offers aimed at business owners. How do you choose the right card? Reporter Ryan McCarthy explains. Watch video
Advice on Acquisition Advisors
When pursuing growth through acquisition, it's crucial to find the right advisers. Read more
Capital Profiles
Contrarian thinking -- and a little shrewd planning -- helped these 2002 Inc 500 CEOs raise funds. Read more
Roll-ups: Swimming Against the Tide
These days you can't even mention the word roll-up in financial circles without drawing hostile stares. Many compare the roll-up bust to the dot-com... Read more
Looking Ahead
Financial experts discuss one company's search for the best source of capital for future acquisitions. Read more
Expansion Dreams
Main Medical Inc. CEO John Tomayko's fund-raising goals are to raise $10 million to $15 million to support expansion and an acquisition. Experts weigh in. Read more
Can I Afford My Next Acquisition?
Advice for a cash-strapped entrepreneur who needs money to complete an acquisition Read more
How to Finance Anything
Here's how to find financing in today's unpredictable, often discouraging U.S. capital markets. Includes six case studies of companies that overcame failed a... Read more
Tortilla Flap
Cofounder jeopardized his control of his 3-year-old company when he fired his partner. Read more
How to Finance Anything
A user's handbook to the hidden cash sources of the '90s. Read more
Tuning Up for Growth
Evaluating and up-grading financial systems in preparation for intensive growth. Read more
Fatal Attraction
Profile of a CEO, the expansion of his business, and the effect a futile acquisition had on his operation. Read more
A Bond By Any Other Name
Whether you call them "high-yield," "low-rated," or just plain "junk" bonds, a lot of companies are finding there is nothing shoddy about public market debt. Read more
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