Bank pledges $4 billion in small biz lending: Trend or exception?
It didn’t seem like anyone was listening when Washington asked banks to ramp up their lending to small businesses — until this lending institution stepped up.
Banking
What tech innovations will your bank introduce this year?
Banks and credit unions are starting to switch away from survival mode and focus on promising tech initiatives. So how will it benefit your business?
Alternative funding sources: 5 places to look
Lenders aren’t bending over backwards to help out small businesses right now. So what’s plan B? Familiarizing yourself with proven alternative sources.
ACH fraud on the rise: Which firms are ‘sitting ducks'?
The growing popularity of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments has created a slew of opportunities for fraudsters — and many are taking full advantage.
Small business loans increase: How long will it last?
Spring seems to have breathed new life into many small businesses as institutions are reluctantly relaxing their stranglehold on credit.
3 must-consider issues with Remote Deposit Capture
It’s one of the fastest-growing technologies: Remote Deposit Capture (RDC). But before you sign on, make sure you have three issues covered.
Don't bank on the SBA for your loans right now
Can’t get a loan? No worries. At least the Small Business Administration is there to help … isn’t it?
Keep customers happy: How to save on shipping without jacking your prices
Rising transportation costs are hitting businesses, and the inflated shipping costs are too great for many companies to shoulder. But if you think the only move is to bump up prices, think again.
4 places to go when the banks say no
After the hit on Wall Street, credit standards will be even tighter. Before putting the brakes on your future purchases or projects, consider these non-traditional funding options.
