August 12, 2011
Founders raising capital from outside investors should understand governance and all players' motivations before doing the deal
August 04, 2011
Freelancers, contractors, and consultants are essential to the economy. It’s time to repeal outdated regulations that hold them back
July 22, 2011
Banks are free to offer interest-bearing checking accounts for the first time since 1933. Advocates and experts suggest parsing the fine print
July 15, 2011
First talk to other banks about their policies. Then meet with your loan officer to determine the reason for the request
June 17, 2011
Experts suggest calling the local IRS office to explain the situation, then setting up a repayment schedule the agency considers reasonable
June 10, 2011
You need to comprehend financial basics to make your venture more than just a revenue stream, says Bill Hettinger. Learn how to read cash-flow statements and gauge your competitive position
May 31, 2011
Immigrant entrepreneurs should familiarize themselves with recent revisions to the foreign banking reporting requirements known as FBAR, says Sanjeev Sardana
May 27, 2011
First, get familiar with online sales sites and business brokers. Then seek advice from peers who have sold similarly sized companies in comparable industries
April 21, 2011
SecondMarket and its ilk allow investors and employees—including Facebook's—to convert pre-IPO shares into millions. But is it healthy for startups?
April 15, 2011
The author of a new study on entrepreneurs finds that those who had declared bankruptcy in the group she analyzed were as large and profitable as those who hadn't
April 11, 2011
A business turnaround adviser explains why small and midsize companies are having trouble servicing their debt and offers advice on defusing tough situations
March 24, 2011
More companies are getting squeezed between late payers and tighter credit terms
March 11, 2011
And avoid one in the first place. A certified public accountant offers advice to self-employed individuals and small business owners
March 04, 2011
A longtime small business coach explains how entrepreneurs can improve their credit scores—and their chances for financing
February 22, 2011
Companies reeling from stalled sales and tightened credit face formidable threats: customers paying more slowly and suppliers seeking to be paid more quickly
January 06, 2011
In past recessions, small businesses led the rebound. Now they're relying on part-time workers and more productivity with fewer people
December 16, 2010
A certified financial planner explains what the current proposal could mean and offers advice to family businesses preparing succession plans
December 09, 2010
Investment vehicles intended for sophisticated wealthy investors are being sold to retirees who often don't understand the risk
December 02, 2010
Specialty firms are buying shares of the social-network company from insiders and repackaging them for sale to outsiders
October 28, 2010
Banks, though still stingy, are starting to lend, even to small businesses
