January 12, 2013
The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Community First Fund recently received $5 million from investment giant Goldman Sachs, to be used for small business laons. The organization's president, Dan Betancourt, said his institution's ability to receive that funding has broken the mold.
January 3, 2013
If you're dreaming of starting a business this year or want to expand an existing one, the U.S. Small Business Administration wants to help.
December 26, 2012
When Joseph Fields deployed to Iraq for the third time with the Kentucky Army National Guard in 2008, he and his wife, Heather, had big plans for their recently purchased 7-acre farm just outside Berea.
December 10, 2012
Eight in ten Americans consider it extremely or very important that Congress and President Obama agree on a plan to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff -- automatic budget cuts and the expiration of Bush-era tax increases set for Jan. 1. But the difficult task of finding compromise before the deadline means year-end tax planning for…
December 3, 2012
Andrea Fisher had 10 years of business experience with two partners in New York, but before opening her own retail store in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she wanted to know “the score.” So Fisher linked up with Mississippi River Valley SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), which lined her up with professionals to advise her on...…
November 30, 2012
Xero's online accounting system has rapidly become one of the most popular and widely-used systems.
November 26, 2012
Heidi Blodgett didn’t get a nursing degree so that she could run the business and process payroll for a medical practice, but that’s where her life, career and family took her. Since she and her dermatologist husband Tom opened Blodgett Dermatology in Gallipolis, Ohio, more and more of Heidi’s time has been spent doing business…
November 20, 2012
The Illinois CPA Society offers some tips for scoring the best discounts online while helping you stay on budget this holiday shopping season.
November 15, 2012
First of Two Web Chats is Monday, November 19, at 1 p.m. ET
November 15, 2012
When it comes to marketing a small business, the options can be overwhelming and costly. However, with a solid plan, it's possible to get results on a budget.
November 14, 2012
Site offers resources, ideas encouraging small businesses to participate in Nov. 24 event
November 14, 2012
Program Provides Funding and Coaching for Small Businesses in Washington, D.C.