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Wednesday October 19, 2011

Small Business Financing

October 07, 2011

Obtaining Business Loans From Neighbors

From crowdfunding sites to investment clubs, entrepreneurs are finding individuals willing to invest in local ventures

October 05, 2011

Make Your Business More Appealing to Lenders

First find banks willing to hear your story. Then show you've invested your own money and have access to capital from other sources

September 30, 2011

Support Women Running Growth Businesses

Few women try to run their own high-growth companies. That deficit is limiting the recovery's potential, says the Kauffman Foundation's Lesa Mitchell

September 27, 2011

More Small Businesses Are Selling Receivables at a Loss

Owners who can't get bank credit or aren't selling much are tapping commercial financiers known as factors—despite their higher cost

September 23, 2011

If Federal R&D Grants for Small Business Get Cut

The SBIR and STTR programs funnel billions to entrepreneurs. Advocates and investors are worried Congress won't reauthorize them

September 09, 2011

One Government Funding Source for Small Contractors

The Office of Naval Research funds research and development for new technologies for the military. An associate director details the agency's criteria

August 28, 2011

Failing at Innovation? Bank on It

There's less entrepreneurship today than 20 years ago. Chris Farrell blames the rush for a fast buck

August 12, 2011

Don't Undercut Your Equity Stake

Founders raising capital from outside investors should understand governance and all players' motivations before doing the deal

August 04, 2011

To Boost the Economy, Help the Self-Employed

Freelancers, contractors, and consultants are essential to the economy. It’s time to repeal outdated regulations that hold them back

July 22, 2011

What Regulation Q's Repeal Means for Business Checking

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

When a Bank Wants a Deposit to Make a Loan

First talk to other banks about their policies. Then meet with your loan officer to determine the reason for the request

June 17, 2011

When the IRS Makes a Refund Mistake

Experts suggest calling the local IRS office to explain the situation, then setting up a repayment schedule the agency considers reasonable

June 10, 2011

Building a Business vs. Making a Living

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

New Focus on Business Owners' Foreign Accounts

Immigrant entrepreneurs should familiarize themselves with recent revisions to the foreign banking reporting requirements known as FBAR, says Sanjeev Sardana

May 27, 2011

Prepare to Sell Your Business

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

Silicon Valley Cashes Out Selling Private Shares

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

Succeeding in Business After Bankruptcy

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

When Your Business Can't Repay a Bank Loan

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

For Small Business, a Cash-Flow Crisis

More companies are getting squeezed between late payers and tighter credit terms

March 11, 2011

How to Handle a Tax Audit

And avoid one in the first place. A certified public accountant offers advice to self-employed individuals and small business owners

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