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In the market for a business loan? Heard about SBA loans but not really sure how they work or how to go about applying for one?

The following are common questions that small business owners have about SBA loan programs and the loan application process. Read More

By Marco Carbajo. During the initial stages of the business credit building process, you've likely heard about the importance of setting up a commercial office location. If you decide to use your home address for your company’s business address, keep in mind that some lenders may not extend credit Read More

As business owners, we’d all like to think of ourselves as providers of great customer service. As small business owners in particular, it’s quite possibly your biggest differentiator. But great customer service is also about knowing how to handle problems, responding to and resolving issues—someth Read More

We all have questions about the Affordable Care Act, whether it's deciphering facts from myths or trying to understand what your options for health care coverage are now and in the future. Here are several online government tools that can help you understand your obligations as an employer and find Read More

By Barbara Weltman. You love your staff and want to show it by giving them more in a tangible way. Increasing their pay may not be the best strategy for you or your employees. Added pay is taxable to employees, so they net less (how much less depends on their tax bracket). And added pay has additio Read More

Considering options for funding your start-up? Wondering if now is the right time to seek venture capital, but worried about losing control of your business?

Here are some tips for weighing your funding options, finding the right venture capital firm for your needs, and working with th Read More

Are you a woman-owned business looking to get a slice of the more than $400 billion dollar federal contracting pie? Under the new National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, the SBA will make changes to its Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program to help women-owned small businesses ge Read More

Today, many taxpayers who qualify for the home office tax deduction are not claiming it. The reasons often cited are that businesses and filers do not fully understand the provisions or find it too complicated to calculate the amount.That is about to change.

As part of ongoing efforts Read More

Are you a small business owner planning to visit Washington, DC for President Obama’s Inauguration? Are you looking for more business? Are you looking to partner with larger businesses or federal agencies on federal contract opportunities?

If your answer is “yes”, then you don’t wan Read More

Over 50 and thinking of starting a business? But with the average cost of starting a business hovering around the $30,000 mark, how can seniors finance their new ventures? Should you tap into your retirement savings, borrow against your 401k or apply for a loan?

Here are some considera Read More