Cash FlowInc. staff Financial Assistance Tracker for BusinessesGovernments are making unprecedented moves to help small businesses amid the Covid-19 crisis. Find out about the resources that may be available to you.
Cash FlowGabrielle Bienasz Small-Business Grants for Companies Hit by Covid-19Here are the grant programs that could help keep your business afloat during the coronavirus crisis.
Cash FlowKimberly Weisul Fintechs Jump Into Small-Business Loan ChaosA few fintech companies say they've received approval to offer the paycheck protection loans designed to keep small-business employees on payroll.
$2T Stimulus OverviewGraham Winfrey Everything You Need to Know to Get a Paycheck Protection Loan ForgivenPortions of small-business loans from the new federal relief package can be converted to grants. Here's how to qualify.
Economic OutlookHoward Tullman Why Your Kid Isn't Going to Princeton and a Bunch of Other Top Schools The odds against getting into elite universities have never been higher. But maybe it's time to recalculate the value of a college education.
StartupGad Allon As Talk of a Recession Looms, Here's Why You Should Think Twice Before Laying Off People to Cut CostsWhile the initial response is to cut costs quickly, businesses that haven't done so amid similar past crises have managed to come out stronger in the end.
MoneyKelly Main Southwest Becomes One of America's Least Reliable Airlines--After One Bright Idea BackfiresWhy brilliant strategies sometimes fail smart businesses.
MoneyMarc Emmer Why Inflation Can Be an OpportunityInflation has a bad rap for its negative effects on the economy. But what are its advantages?
Economic OutlookMelissa Angell How Policymakers--Beyond the Fed--Can Curb InflationWith sky-high prices leaving many at the cash register with sticker shock, there are other avenues to consider to help alleviate record-breaking inflation levels.
MoneyAmi Kassar 3 SBA Programs You Probably Haven't Heard Of and Could Be Taking Advantage OfEven though many of the pandemic-related aid has ended, there are other options out there for you.
Cash FlowLarry Alton The Difference Between Invoice Factoring and Bank Loans (and Which Is Right for You)Factoring and bank loans can both get you money, but here's how to know which is better.
Economic OutlookRebecca Deczynski Small Businesses Are Struggling Under the Weight of Inflation -- and They're Not OptimisticA new survey shows that business owner confidence has decreased in March 2022, largely a result of continued inflationary pressures.
Inc. LifeMelissa Angell Meet the Entrepreneur Who Left Silicon Valley to Create a Makeshift Supply Chain in UkraineAndrey Liscovich knew he had to return to his native Ukraine to help the war effort. In many ways, he says, this isn't too different from what he does in the States as an entrepreneur.
Artificial IntelligenceAnna Meyer 3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Help With PricingA.I.-powered price optimization can help your business adapt to changing market conditions on the fly.
SafeguardsBrit Morse The Senate Approved More Money for Covid Testing. It's Good News for EmployersIt means companies can continue to encourage testing without insurance premium spikes.
Economic OutlookMelissa Angell Forget the Billionaire Tax. Here Are 5 Ways Biden's Budget Might Actually Help Spur Small BusinessPresident Joe Biden's budget request allocates a larger chunk of change to the Small Business Administration.
BorrowingBrit Morse SBA Will Expand a Key Obama-Era Lending Program for Low-Income Business OwnersThe Small Business Administration announced reforms to the agency's Community Advantage loan program, offering a shot at more capital for those in underserved communities.
LeadMelissa Angell How to Avoid Getting Stung by Russian Boycotts? Change Your Company's NameThere's a difference between the Russian government and a restaurant that has Russian in its name.
PricingJoe Procopio How To Price a New Product in a Competitive MarketIf you understand buying a new pair of running shoes, you can figure out how to price your product
PoliticsMelissa Angell In First State of the Union, Biden Seeks to Sow Unity and Takes On Inflation, RussiaThe president emphasized that curbing inflation is his top priority and that the U.S. could end pandemic-related business shutdowns.
Economic OutlookMelissa Angell The 4 Priorities Small Businesses Want to Hear About During Biden's First State of the Union AddressFrom insight to the Russia and Ukraine conflict to pandemic guidance, tonight's State of the Union is one that businesses are readily tuning in for.
Economic OutlookMelissa Angell Wall Street's Watchdog Wants More Business DisclosuresThe SEC is expected to propose new reporting rules around ownership, environment, and cybersecurity. Small businesses could get caught in the bureaucracy.
Inspiring AchievementMelissa Angell With Omicron, Supply Chain Issues, and Spiraling Inflation, Businesses Call on Congress for More AidThere's a brief window to get something passed ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address on March 1.
PricingDavid Finkel Rethinking Your Pricing Strategy for 2022? Here's What to ConsiderYou may have to adjust to keep up.
Inspiring AchievementRebecca Deczynski Prepare to Shell Out for Warehouse Space -- If You Can Find ItWarehouse space is increasingly expensive and increasingly hard to come by. Here's how some businesses are strategizing amid these new challenges.
SafeguardsBrit Morse Supply Chain Disruptions Aren't Likely to Get Better This Year. Here's What You Should Be Doing NowWith infrastructure problems likely to take months if not years to fix, it may be time to make systemic changes in your operations.
Exit StrategiesChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Stock Market Volatility Dampens IPO Market Predictions for 2022Experts say January's stock-market performance signals a significant shift in the once sky-high expectations for fast-growing companies to go public.
Bringing Innovation to MarketJoe Procopio Your Website's Pretty Pricing Page Might Be Working Against YouMulti-tiered pricing is a great way to grab market share, but it might dampen your enterprise sales ambitions.
Economic OutlookMelissa Angell There's No Slowing the Great ResignationThe data signals that wage pressure will continue for small businesses, and hiring costs will remain high.
State of Small BusinessSteven I. Weiss The Economic Indicators You Should Care About in 2022Financial analyst George Pearkes on how small-business owners should think about unemployment, GDP, and more.
State of Small BusinessMelissa Angell 3 Ways the Government Is Stepping Up to Support Small Business in 2022More money for resources and a helping hand for contractors are just two of the incentives.
MoneyAmi Kassar Business Partners Can Grow Apart. Consider This Financial Option If One of You Wants OutIt's easy to glamorize equity based on TV shows like "Shark Tank" and the Silicon Valley persona, but keep this advice in mind when deciding to pay out a partner, investor or co-founder of your business.
MoneyMelissa Angell Manchin Said No to Build Back Better. How That'll Ripple Through SBA-Backed LendingBiden's social spending bill would have allowed the Small Business Administration to dive into direct lending. Here are two other options in its absence.
State of Small BusinessBrit Morse Entrepreneurs Are Optimistic About Some Aspects of Business--Even Amid Labor and Supply-Chain DisruptionsIt doesn't factor in Omicron, but the latest sentiment report does show business resiliency in the face of difficulty. Will it keep up?
The Future of WorkRebecca Deczynski Inflation Hit a 39-Year High Last Month--How Long Will Customers Be Willing to Eat the Cost?As inflation has hit another high, can businesses continue to offload costs to consumers? It all depends on their alternatives, says one economist.
State of Small BusinessRebecca Deczynski The Labor Shortage Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon--Unless Companies Make These ChangesFewer than half of unemployed workers are still actively searching for work after being laid off during the pandemic. Here's what could draw them back.
State of Small BusinessRebecca Deczynski Inflation May Actually Benefit Your Business. Here's HowAs inflation continues, businesses have to contend with increased costs across the board--but there are some hidden benefits they can take advantage as well. Here's how to strategize.
State of Small BusinessDiana Ransom Biden's Build Back Better Plan Just Passed the House. Here's Why Businesses Are WorriedBusiness groups claim the bill would disrupt the economy too much if it becomes law.
State of Small BusinessMelissa Angell Biden's Federal Contracting Reforms to Give Small Disadvantaged Businesses a Bigger Piece of the PieThe Biden administration announced a raft of reforms including boosting the federal procurement goal for underserved small businesses to 11 percent in 2022.
Taking CareBrit Morse The Nation's Ports and Bridges Are Outdated. Here's Biden's Multibillion-Dollar Plan for Fixing ThemPresident Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure bill includes funding for improvements at coastal and inland ports, waterways, and ports of entry along the U.S. Will it be enough to save Christmas?
Green BusinessKevin J. Ryan Why the Build Back Better Plan Will Be a Game-Changer for Green Tech CompaniesAs Congress readies for a vote, founders discuss the plan's potential impact.
State of Small BusinessRebecca Deczynski Why the Smartest Bosses Will Be Hiring More Career Changers Than EverOctober's jobs report shows a major increase in hiring--but that doesn't mean it will get any easier for businesses to fill their open roles.
Taking CareRebecca Deczynski Inflation Isn't Going Away Just Yet -- How Businesses Have to Respond Amid supply chain woes, increasing prices is an inevitability at this point--but it's not the only strategy that will help you compensate for higher costs.
State of Small BusinessDiana Ransom How Small Businesses Got Shortchanged by Cuts to Biden's Build Back BetterHere's a look at the promises to small-business owners that are missing from the framework--from subsidized paid leave to buoying the Small Business Administration's lending efforts.
PricingLJ Suzuki Time to raise your prices.Although changing prices is risky, price increases often comes with great rewards.
MarketingGeoffrey James 5 Under-the-Radar Ways to Raise Your PricesDon't be surprised, though, if your smartest customers see through it and decide to buy elsewhere.
PricingMarc Emmer How to Raise Prices Without Losing CustomersIf you need to consider raising your prices, these 7 keys will help avoid customer loss and dissatisfaction.
PricingKelly Main Disney Is Raising the Price of Hulu By $1. Why It Could Cost the Company BillionsBlinded by its own success, Disney makes a rookie mistake with Hulu.
HiringGabrielle Bienasz Inequality Has Cost the Economy Nearly $23 Trillion Since 1990. It's Hurting Your Company, TooA new study published by the Brookings Institution puts a price tag on decades of racial and ethnic discrimination.
Economic OutlookKevin J. Ryan New Jobs Report Shows That Growth Slowed Significantly in AugustFriday's release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed far fewer job gains than in previous months.
Economic OutlookMarc Emmer How to Prepare for What's Next for the U.S. EconomyAt a time when planning feels impossible, here's what companies should expect in the months ahead.
Taking CareDiana Ransom Biden's Secret Weapon for Passing the $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution: Small BusinessThe president just recast his entire Build Back Better plan through the lens of the small-business person. Why that matters for his economic agenda.
Economic OutlookDiana Ransom What the Afghan Collapse Means for Government ContractorsThe Pentagon has spent $107.9 billion on contracted services since 2002. What's next?
PricingJoe Procopio Are You Paid What You're Worth? Use These 4 Rules to Always Make SureOnce you understand price versus value, you'll start pricing your product correctly.