Money and Finance


Recent Money and Finance Guides

Is Your Budget Ready for Worst Case Scenario?

By KC Ifeanyi |  Oct 3, 2011

Thanks to credit crunches and slow sales, experts say the key to budgeting for 2012 is being prepared for the worst. Here are the simple steps to building a ...  Read more


Grow Your Company With Fewer Customers

By Eric Markowitz |  Sep 21, 2011

A new study finds evidence to support the idea of 'less is more'. Here's why scaling your company with fewer clients may just contribute to your company's lo...  Read more


How Risky Are Cash Advances?

By Matthew DeLuca |  Sep 21, 2011

While a quick source of capital, cash advances can be a gamble. Ask yourself these four questions before tapping into this source.  Read more


Can Your Business Survive a Flood?

By KC Ifeanyi |  Sep 14, 2011

Don’t let a natural disaster spell ruin for your business. Learn from the experts how to protect against and recoup financial losses.  Read more


How to Blog to Attract Investors

By Matthew DeLuca |  Sep 12, 2011

Venture capitalists and angel investors weigh in on what they're looking for in your company blog.  Read more


5 Tips for Trimming Your Fuel Costs

By Elizabeth Sile |  Sep 2, 2011

Whether you have a few company cars or a fleet of several dozen trucks, you can save money on fuel by making minor changes to your operations and driving.  Read more


How to Share Company Financials With Your Employees

By Alexandra Galkin |  Aug 1, 2011

How transparent should small business owners be with company finances? Learn what to share and, most importantly, what not to share.  Read more


How to Attract a Peer Lender

By KC Ifeanyi |  Jul 22, 2011

Peer-to-peer lending has found its niche among small business owners in need of quick cash. Find out if it’s right for you, and learn some expert tips on a...  Read more


How to Make Great Brand Merchandise

By Tim Donnelly |  Jul 13, 2011

Creating brand merchandise can strengthen customer loyalty and enlist fans to spread your name—"but you don't want to make just another oversized T-shirt.  Read more


New Rules of Getting a Small Business Loan

By KC Ifeanyi |  Jun 29, 2011

The worst of the economic plummet appears to be over. Use this upswing to your advantage with these tips on getting the money your business needs.  Read more


5 Tips for Managing a Global Supply Chain

By Nicole Carter |  Jun 21, 2011

Here are tips for streamlining and maintaining an efficient international supply chain as a small business owner.  Read more


How to Get Your Family to Invest Without Drama

By Nicole Carter |  Jun 19, 2011

Parents are a common source of start-up cash. Here's how to navigate this tricky relationship and keep it drama-free from the start.  Read more


Making Your 15 Minutes of Fame Last

By Nicole Carter |  Jun 17, 2011

Whether it's sudden press or a viral video, it's easier than ever for business owners to get a taste of the spotlight. Here's how to make it last.  Read more


6 Capital Funding Sources for Minority Businesses

By Carolyn M. Brown |  May 31, 2011

Uncertain economic times and a tight credit environment call for creative, nontraditional financial solutions for minority entrepreneurs.  Read more


How to Undertake a Financial Restructuring

By Kevin Garcia |  Apr 30, 2011

A successful financial revision is often make-or-break for a struggling business.  Read more


How to Self-Publish Your Book

By Carolyn M. Brown |  Apr 15, 2011

So you're interested in self-publishing your book? Here are 10 things to consider before you go the indie publishing route.  Read more


How to Evaluate Your Sales Success

By Eric Markowitz |  Apr 14, 2011

A sale, even a big one, can mean very little for your company if your customer feels unsatisfied, or if it wasn't actually profitable for your business.  Read more


How to Pay Employees When You Can't Make Payroll

By Lauren Cannon |  Apr 1, 2011

There may come a time when circumstances prevent you from being able to pay your employees. Here's how to make it though this trying time.  Read more


How to Use IndieGoGo to Fund Your Innovation

By Tim Donnelly |  Mar 31, 2011

This crowdfunding site is rivaling Kickstarter as a place for entrepreneurs to get a funding boost—and create a built-in fan base.  Read more


5 Mobile Payment Tools for Business

By Dave Smith |  Mar 31, 2011

Mobile payment systems look to be the future of commerce. Here are five of the premier mobile payment tools your business can start using right away.  Read more