Why ID Theft is a Myth and How That Hurts Your Business
The myth of identify theft allows banks to push the costs of effective credit checks on to you and your customers. Here's how to fight back. Read more
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Elevator Pitch: Can Carvoyant Raise $1.5 Million
Carvoyant helps car owners spot problems before they happen. Will investors give the start-up a green light for $1.5 million? Read more
Don't Let a Divorce Wreck Your Business
The biggest business risk that everyone overlooks is the one that starts at home. Here's what to do if your marriage cracks. Read more
JOBS Act Approved by Senate
Despite delays and opposition from several Democrats, the Senate voted to move the JOBS Act forward on Wednesday morning. Read more
How to Leave Your Company in Good Hands
Leaders who prepare their successors ensure the future of their organizations. Read more
How Tax Reform Could Kill Your Business
The President and just about every Republican candidate favors eliminating tax loopholes. But what if your business relies on a loophole? Read more
Are You Ready to Seek Funding? 
Determine if your company is ready for and worthy of investment. Ask yourself these questions from David Rose, Managing Partner of Rose Tech Ventures, and fo... Watch video
Why Entrepreneurs Have a Leg Up in Personal Finances
Laura Vanderkam, author of new book on personal finances, explains why entrepreneurs have a better mindset about money than most people, but warns that busin... Read more
How a Mortgage Can Save Your Business
Refinancing at today's microscopic rates can build you a cash-flow cushion that could save your bacon one day. What are you waiting for? Read more
Why I Invest in People, Not Companies
Shark Tank 's Daymond John reveals his most important factor in deciding an investment. Read more
Immortality: The Next Great Investment Boom
As baby boomers age, they're looking for ways to turn back the clock. Savvy entrepreneurs, scientists, and venture capitalists are getting in on a burgeonin... Read more
4 Money Disasters You Can Head off Tomorrow
After all the tears and sweat you've poured into making yourself successful, you'd let these little oversights wreck your financial security? Read more
Want a Lower Tax Bracket than Buffett's Secretary? No Problem!
To get down to the zillionaire's tax rate of 15%, all you need are these five strategies. Only one of them involves having a zillion. Read more
The Best Retirement Plan for Entrepreneurs
Used to be, you had to give up either savings or flexibility to create a tax-deferred nest egg. Not any more. Read more
Want a Discount? Just Ask.
If you want to reduce your business expenses in 2012 you must teach yourself one simple skill. Read more
5 Personal Money Tips for Women Owners
You run your own business, and data show you probably invest more successfully than men. So why is money still so intimidating? Read more
Finally, A Decent 401(k) for Small Business
At long last, you can offer employees plans that matches the big guys in efficiency. What took so long? Read more
Inc. Data Bank, October 2011
What small business owners want out of retirement, how employees feel about work-life balance, what countries are driving global e-commerce sales, and other ... Read more
How Barry Silbert Launched SecondMarket
Don't fear established players. Entrepreneur Barry Silbert talks about how he started a marketplace for non-public alternative investments. Watch video
How to Share Company Financials With Your Employees
How transparent should small business owners be with company finances? Learn what to share and, most importantly, what not to share. Read more
Small Business Owners Fear Being Unable to Retire
But one expert says small business owners keep working "because they love what they are doing and don't see the point of retiring." Read more
Would Ashton Kutcher Invest in You?
The actor-turned-businessman reveals what makes a good investment. Plus, did Twitter make a quiet deal with TweetDeck? And the rest of the day's news for ent... Read more
Wait, Aren't Restaurants Risky?
New data challenges conventional wisdom about investing in restaurants. Plus, Facebook wins tagging patent, and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs. Read more
Mint’s Cool Advantage
When it comes to managing your financials, there's a variety of free online tools that will get the job done. There's Read more
Joel Greenblatt, author of The Big Secret for the Small Investor
Joel Greenblatt is a value investor and author of The Big Secret for the Small Investor . Watch video
Get Rid of Paper Bills with Manilla
I get a ton of paper snail mail. For the snail mail that comes to the office? It could be unavoidable since I'm the CEO of Read more
Profits vs. Wages
The latest stats on business sentiment, salaries, profits and more. Read more
How to Choose the Best Options for Your Company’s 401(k) Plan
It takes more than portfolio diversification to help employees amass the money needed to enjoy life for 20 more years after they quit working full-time. Read more
How to Run a Credit Check
Want to check the financial stability of a potential hire, tenant, or client? Here are the best practices for every step of the process from experts. Read more
Spreading the Wealth Around
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
How to Manage Your Cash Better
An introduction to cash management services available from banks for most businesses 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
How to Cut Credit Card Costs
The key to cutting credit card costs is shopping around for the best rates, rewards, and credit options. Here are five tips on getting the best terms or cons... Read more
So, You Think You're an Entrepreneur?
Each day, Inc .'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
Tools For Business Owner Retirement Planning
You take care of your employees, but what about planning for your own future? Here are the tools you need to plan your retirement. Read more