Building a Business
10 Ways to Slash Your Business’s Gas Costs
Fuel prices are forecast to hit an all-time high this year. Here are some strategies for keeping your transportation costs in check.
By Carol Tice
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Building a Business
The Payroll-Tax Cut Deal Gives Obama’s Budget Hope
They called the President's budget 'dead on arrival' but new efforts to compromise in Congress may bode well for certain small-business-focused provisions.
By Diana Ransom
Business Operations & Logistics
Why You Should Ditch Your Annual Budget
If your business needs to be nimble, a rolling forecast is a better bet than an annual budget.
Business Accounting
How to Sell Shares Without Going Public
Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO.
Tech
CES 2012: Go Green With These Money-Saving Gadgets
A round-up of new tools that can help your business save a few extra dollars.
Business Accounting
Cheap Chic: Frugal Living Tips for 2012
10 ways to live well while saving money in the new year.
Building a Business
Six Business Trends to Watch This Year
In 2012, it will pay to keep an eye on a few key big-picture trends. Here are the ones that make my list for top insomnia producers.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Four Tips for Working Out Your Business Debts
You can get out from under that mountain of debt. Here's how to make sure your bank works for you, versus the other way around.
Building a Business
Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars
This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike.
By Jason Ankeny
Building a Business
How to Weigh Your Options When Deciding on Financial Products
Household brands like Office Depot, Sam's Club and Google are offering financial products, but are they the way to go for your business?
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
Small-Business Cards Offer Rewards, Some Risk
Banks are targeting more credit cards at small businesses, but companies must weigh the incentives against the potential costs.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
Will Repealing the 3% Withholding Tax Help Businesses Hire?
Eliminating a planned tax on government contractors is viewed as good news by business groups. But will it spur the hoped-for hiring?
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Four Common Startup Money Mistakes
Good financial management is key to startup success. You can get your business off to a sound start if you can avoid these money traps.
By Gwen Moran
Business Accounting
Need Cash Fast? Pawngo Can Help
When banks aren't lending, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to online pawn shops like this one.
Building a Business
How to Know When to Hire a CFO
More than the usual trouble sleeping at night is just one indicator that it's time to bring in an experienced executive to bring order to your firm's finances.
Building a Business
Big Banks Make Online Payments Easier for Business Owners
Here's a look at the range online business-banking tools from the major U.S. banks.
Building a Business
Why I Decided to Take the Money and Sell My Startup
The founder of 2-year-old digital card startup GiftZip.com decided to sell to gift-card behemoth SVM. He shares his views on the dangers of not doing the math.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
Retail Rebuild: A New App Offers Real-Time Marketing Analysis and Advice
A new retailer gets a makeover while helping develop a web app for small-business owners.
Business Accounting
The Secret to Saving: Think Before You Spend
There's a difference between spending irresponsibly and spending on things that improve your quality of life. Knowing the difference can set you free.
By J.D. Roth
Building a Business
What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Employers
President Obama is expected to propose offering to trim the amount of payroll taxes employers pay. Here are five things business owners can expect if it passes.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Cutting Out the Red Tape for Small Businesses
The Obama administration's new effort to trim inefficient practices and wasteful spending might help small businesses the most.
By Diana Ransom
Building a Business
Entrepreneurs Ask: Will the Downturn Ever End?
This week's stock-market crash(es) and downgrading of America's credit rating leave business owners asking: Is this the new normal?
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Seven Ways to Skyrocket Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
How can you escape the cash-flow trap? Here are some tips.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Five Retirement Plan Options for Your Business
From IRAs to profit-sharing plans, learn which option is best to consider for your company's future.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
How to Boost Your Business Credit Score
Knowing what your credit report means is critical to your business and personal life.
By J.D. Roth
Building a Business
Interest Grows in Business Banking
Thanks to the repeal of a banking law, business bank accounts may now earn interest. But community banks aren't pleased.
By Carol Tice
Building a Business
Why Small Companies Are Taking Longer to Pay
Small business owners are taking longer to pay their bills, a new study shows. Here are a few theories on why.
By Carol Tice