New SBA program offers (some) small businesses relief
For floundering small businesses, June 15th — the day the SBA started handing out the first of 10,000 deferred-payment loans — couldn’t have come soon enough.
Strategy
'What's your sign? You're hired!'
An insurance company’s catching flack for judging job candidates not by their experience or education, but by their zodiac sign.
A reason for economic optimism? Small firms starting to think so
When it comes to the economy, the number of small business owners that admitted “It’s getting better” just reached its highest level in 14 months.
Snag every penny: Terms that work in your favor
Forget about scrimping. How about first claiming every dollar that’s rightfully yours?
How business-friendly is your state?
April 15 just passed, but your state tax responsibilities sure haven’t. Check out where your state ranks in a whole host of different taxes.
4 survival tactics from past recession survivors
Avoid falling for the same mistakes that brought down companies in previous recessions — learn from the firms that made it out on top.Â
9 signs your customer’s going under
Staying extra vigilant for these signs that a customer is struggling could help avert disaster before it’s too late.
No layoffs — ever! Part 2
A little while back, we commented on a longstanding company that’s never had to hand out a single pink slip. Turns out, it isn’t alone.
Make vendor contracts work for you: 5 ways
Negotiation is a tactic every Finance chief employs. But renegotiation may be the key to real savings.
