1. Buying a Business

Buying a business is easier than building one yourself, but it has its own challenges. Despite the fact that buying is a more expensive proposition than building, banks will see it as a safer option...

Thursday, 07 April 2011 | Print | Read more

2. Identity Theft and You

Of all the things one can lose, your identity doesn't sound as traumatic as being mugged for your wallet. The truth is that identity theft can be extremely expensive and inconvenient, and could...

Thursday, 07 April 2011 | Print | Read more

3. How To Keep The Cash Rolling In

Cash flow, as they say, is the lifeblood of any firm. It does not matter whether you are making thousands of cars a year or selling lemonade to neighbors, if you are stuck waiting for payment from...

Thursday, 05 May 2011 | Print | Read more

4. Are You on Top of Your Competitors?

The internet has made it much easier to keep on top of your competitors' activities with the spread of social media. Even if your competitors don't use social media, you can bet their clients and...

Sunday, 05 June 2011 | Print | Read more

5. Security: For Businesses Big AND Small

A survey by StaySafeOnline.org shows some disturbing results – that a large number of small business, while largely dependent on their computer systems, do not see themselves as threatened by...

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 | Print | Read more

6. 6 Worst Ways to Use Credit Card Rewards

This article is part of a 2-part package on rewards cards. To read the other article, click here: 5 Best Ways to Get Credit Card Rewards. In the land of credit cards, all rewards points are not...

Sunday, 16 October 2011 | Print | Read more

7. Obama Signs Measure Into Law That Repeals Expanded Form 1099 Rules

On April 14, President Obama signed into law legislation to repeal new Form 1099 information rules deemed burdensome by businesses of all sizes, marking Congress's first successful rollback of...

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 | Print | Read more

8. Alert: IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2011

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2011, in recognition of recent gasoline price increases.  Typically,...

Friday, 15 July 2011 | Print | Read more

9. 5 Tips to Jump Start a New Business

By Christine Banning, SCORE VP Corporate Relations 1.  Create a brand. Spend a little money to create a professional logo, business card and stationery. Present a professional image. 2.  Ramp...

Thursday, 08 July 2010 | Print | Read more

10. 0% Financing: How It Can Damage Your Credit

by Farnoosh Torabi Zero percent financing deals are popping up left and right these days, with interest rates at historic lows and retailers desperate to boost sales. A friend of mine from college...

Thursday, 05 August 2010 | Print | Read more