American Express Company


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PRACTICAL CASH SAVING IDEAS FROM INC. READERS  Read story

It's Not Just for Credit Cards Anymore

American Express's new business program, Open, offers promising financing options to start-ups and smaller businesses.  Read story

Controlling Travel Costs

A new book gives tips on controlling corporate travel costs.  Read story

Companies Embracing Holiday Cheer

Dec. 12, 2005 --Swept up in the holiday spirit, or perhaps too much eggnog, small-business owners are saying thanks to their employees by ...  Read story

Discover Releases Credit Card for Business Owners

Despite its relatively late entry, the company says the category is still underserved.  Read story

AMEX, SCORE to Offer Business Coaching

OPEN from American Express (NYSE:AXP)  has teamed up with SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business to launch a multi-city free seminar tour to en...  Read story

Bank of American to Offer American Express Gift Cards

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has plans to offer American Express (NYSE:AXP) Gift Cards at participating retail branches as of Dec. 10. For business owners, ...  Read story

AmEx, First Data Unveil Single-Source Solution

American Express (NYSE:AXP) and First Data have signed an agreement that will enable First Data to offer American Express Card acceptance as part of ...  Read story

NOVA to Service AMEX Merchants

With this deal, NOVA now processes all major cards.  Read story

Heartland to Provide AmEx Processing

Small businesses can accept American Express cards with Heartland's merchant processing platform.  Read story

Meetup, OPEN Partner for Small-Business Events

Ideas for a Growing Business offers a six-month program for small business Meetup groups.  Read story

AmEx Tips

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

Economy Top Concern for Small Firms

A third of small-business owners see the uncertain economy as their biggest challenge, a survey finds.  Read story

Let's Go Cheaper

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

Survey: Owners Toughened by Recession

Entrepreneurs think the recession is making them better business owners.  Read story

Employers Skimping on Vacations

Fewer small-business owners are planning to take a vacation this summer compared to previous years, a recent survey shows. Of 626 small business ow...  Read story

Small Business Optimism Rising

Shrugging off declines in the housing market, the nation's small-business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy, according to a recent surv...  Read story

"Make Mine a Million"

Women business owners based in Texas this summer are vying for resources to build million-dollar businesses. The second annual "Make Mine a Million...  Read story

Hiring Plans Hit Seven-Year Low

Hiring plans at the nation's small businesses have dropped to their lowest point in seven years, OPEN from American Express reported Monday. In a n...  Read story

Five Great Credit Cards for Business

In search of a credit card for your business? Here's how American Express, Capital One, CitiBusiness, and Discover stack up  Read story

American Express Expands OPEN Savings

The program offers deals for small-business owners buying tickets on StubHub.  Read story

For Business Owners, a Shortage of Vacation Time

More than half of those that can get away still check in with work once a day.  Read story

Direct-Mail Tips on Tape

A set of videos offers tips on creating successful direct-mail pieces.  Read story

Credit Card Holders Air their Grievances

American Express hosts an Open Forum for business owners to voice their credit concerns.  Read story

New AmEx Card for Small Business

Nov. 2, 2006 -- American Express is offering a new credit card geared for small business owners, the company announced today. The SimplyC...  Read story

Survey: Young Entrepreneurs Big Risk-Takers

April 26, 2007 -- Younger entrepreneurs are more willing to take risks in the marketplace than older business owners, according to a rece...  Read story

Benchmark: Impact of Lower TE Deductions

Graphs showing how various companies changed or plan to change T E policies after business-meal tax deductions.  Read story

You Deserve it, Take a Vacation

Despite the recession, more than half of business owners will take a hard-earned vacation this summer.  Read story

The Power Of " Free"

When I charge a purchase, I usually pull out my American Express card ratherthan one of the other credit cards in my wallet. That's because I get afrequen...  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

Business owners shrug off economic woes; small and midsize businesses continue adding jobs.  Read story

How Many Accountants Does It Take to Change an Industry?

Now may be the time to find accountants with upgraded skills, lower prices, and customized services.  Read story

AmEx Expands OPEN Savings Program

The program allows small-business owners to save on credit-card purchases.  Read story

What's In Your Wallet?

A card for every purpose.  Read story

Lenders Target Smaller Businesses for Bigger Returns

June 18, 2004 -- When it comes to credit lines and charge cards, small business owners are finding that there is no shortage of lenders k...  Read story

The Most Creative Product Ever

A noteworthy business author explains why it's not what you make, it's the way and the why you do what you do.  Read story

Start-Up, Spanish Style

When Nicolas Luca de Tena was setting up his franchising business in Madrid in the mid-1980s, "entrepreneurs" he says, "were considered bad people" in Spa...  Read story

Summer Is Here, Owners Look to Get Away

More small business owners are trying to leave it all behind.  Read story

Summer Is Here, Owners Look to Get Away

More small business owners are trying to leave it all behind.  Read story

Eat, Drink, And Be Wary

Travel and entertainment costs don't have to take such a big bite out of your company's budget.  Read story

How to Finance Anything

A look at the best places to find financing, including private-equity investors, banks, venture capitalists, and non-banks. Also, some common pitfalls to avo...  Read story