Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump signed a bill providing back pay to federal employees affected by the ongoing partial government ...

Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown – ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Senator Marco Ru...

There may be several weeks left in the year before you officially close the books and shift your focus to next year, but getting a head s...

You work hard to run your own business, so why not claim all the eligible tax deductions. However, when dealing with the general stresses...

You need inventory to fill orders, so having plenty of everything on hand might seem smart. There would never be a stockout and closing s...

Working capital – the amount left over after subtracting current liabilities from current assets – is the lifeblood of a small business. ...

Whether you own an upscale boutique, serve as head chef at your own bistro or run a bookkeeping service, one thing is certain—it takes a ...

1. Business opportunities Having more cash on hand can make it easier to seize potential business opportunities. For instance, after a co...

In this series, we’ve been examining financing options and pitfalls through two rival small businesses – Callie’s Cupcakes and Buddy’s Ba...

1. Keep your house in order! Securing a small business loan can propel your potential and lead you towards your goals faster. You would n...

Every business needs capital to sustain and grow, and alternative financing can help when you most need it. Acquiring inventory, renovati...

Apple Inc. is closing in on a trillion dollar valuation, the DJIA is trading above 25,000 points, wages are rising and so too is consumer...

Every small business owner will agree that running a business is very exciting and challenging. From managing an office filled with compu...

This is by far the most frequently used option for small business financing. Revenue-based financing allows small businesses to take fina...

No matter how you look at it, owning a business for one year is a huge accomplishment. You’ve gone through the legal paperwork, filed tax...

What’s in your business credit report? Knowing what lenders see when they’re making financing decisions about your business can help you ...

A great idea is only one part of what makes a business successful. From not researching your market to not vetting or training your emplo...

The Small Business Optimism Index surged to 105.8 points in December of 2016. Scores haven’t reached such heights since back in 2004. Tha...

Business owners the world over know that a smooth cash flow can be critical to a business’s success. But, achieving the optimal flow of m...

Staying on top of your personal and business credit scores is important if you plan to apply for business financing. Setting up banking a...