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Better Billing

Apparently, the check isn’t in the mail for many U.S. businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business found that 40 percent of small-business owners reported …

Give Yourself Some Credit

Do you know your credit score? When was the last time you checked your credit report? Your credit history plays a key role in your …

The Secret to a Rich Life

There’s a strong correlation between wealth and happiness. Rich nations tend to be happier than poor nations, and rich people are happier than poor people. …

Are you funding your ego?

The funding for your business should reflect what the business needs and not what you need as an individual. As startup finance is the most …

The business of better benefits

What’s new on the benefits front?

Companies are running on leaner budgets and many have cut back their HR departments, but there is still market competition …

3 Common Accounting Mistakes

Tax time isn’t the only time business owners should review their accounting practices. Experts say small-business owners often make seemingly simple accounting mistakes that—which at …

Guarded Angels

As angel funds—groups of angels pooling their money and making joint investments in a variety of businesses—grow in popularity, two researchers have taken a look …

Give Your Customers Payment Options

IT’s just good business to offer your customers options for making payments. These options can include payment plans, using credit or debit card, online payments, …

CFO: Engine of the Finance Function

Ever wondered how some companies are able to raise substantial debt and equity funds and rapidly grow both organically and inorganically? Or how they manage …

Where Not to Look for Money—and Where You’re More Likely to Find It

One of the major obstacles entrepreneurs face in starting a business is raising the money they need. It can be the most time-consuming, frustrating and …