Small Business

Having hung on through the Great Recession, many small-business owners face a new threat in the coming year: the difficulty of renewing loans now coming due.

Women entrepreneurs account for 7.8 million out of 27.1 million business owners in the U.S., according to the latest data available from the Census Bureau's ...

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Expert financial tips on starting a small business.

Build up your personal wealth by investing in the stock market.

For Amy Nichols, the path to entrepreneurship started with her dog.

We offer tried-and-true strategies to build wealth.

Deductions just got easier for self-employed taxpayers.

Playing games makes people feel good. Can that translate into saving and spending more wisely?

I've also got a buy: Acacia Research, a little outfit that makes money by protecting patents.

Looking to be your own boss? Here's how to get started on the right foot as an entrepreneur.

Ready to launch your million-dollar idea? You'll need cash to get started. Here’s where to find it.

Starting your own small business may sound like a good deal. You can call the shots, set your own hours and eliminate long, pointless meetings. But how ...

Want to be your own boss but wary of the risk involved? Consider a franchise, where you can be an entrepreneur with the comfort of having a tried and ...

To be productive, make your workspace all business.

You have a plan. Now, what about the money?

A franchise is a quick way to invest in a ready-made enterprise.

You can run a good chunk of your business right from your phone. Here's how.

Immigrants make up 13% of the U.S. population. They come here in pursuit of the American Dream, an opportunity for a better life in exchange for hard work. ...

In good times and bad, franchises can offer a proven business model to people eager to run their own show. The trick is finding one that is right for you. Here ...

You don't have to pay extra to work with an insurance agent.

The bond guru predicts that over the long haul stocks will earn just 1% annualized after inflation. I think he’s flat-out wrong.

Retailers that combine bricks-and-mortar stores with online and mobile sales will find success reaching and engaging customers.

For the rest of the year, uncertainty about the U.S. economy will throw a wet blanket over spending.

But think twice before signing on to be a venture capitalist.

America's health and fitness kick -- partially a response to mounting concerns about obesity, bad eating habits, and high health care costs -- is fueling ...

You don't need a bright idea or a winning lottery ticket to amass that much cash.

Get inspired to turn your vision into reality.

Smalls see opportunities to expand as lending loosens up.

Being an entrepreneur comes with lots of responsibility. So does being a mom. This Mother's Day, we celebrate women who have succeeded in both roles, ...

These cards can help business owners get cash back and discounts on supplies and services.

The longer that workers are unemployed, the more all of us are affected.

We all know the stories of entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, who made it big at a ridiculously early age. But for most entrepreneurs, ...

No matter how the Supreme Court handles President Obama's reform law, the approach to medical insurance will be remade.

The aging population provides an abundance of business opportunities for baby boomers looking for a career switch.

Forget sifting through résumés from people you don't know. Use LinkedIn, TalentVine and other sites to engage and cultivate talented workers.

Ken Proskie of Evanston, Illinois, an environmental and occupational health and safety consultant, was laid off at age 52. Instead of looking for another corporate job, he struck out on his own.

Microfinance investments can yield 5.5% or more -- often while helping schools and nonprofits.

Buy new office equipment before year-end to qualify for extra tax breaks.

From Oprah Winfrey to Steve Jobs to J.K. Rowling, entrepreneurial success stories are the stuff from which American dreams are made. Much like these famous ...

Banks have healed from the financial crisis. They might even find themselves competing for customers.

Mobile business is awfully trendy these days, but the road to success can be pretty bumpy. Gas prices. Government regulations. Inclement weather. If you're ...

The prospect of empty basketball arenas spells revenue losses for many businesses.

Laid off or having trouble finding a job? Tired of working for somebody else and looking to start a business of your own?

Laid off or having trouble finding a job? Tired of working for somebody else and looking to start a business of your own? Being one's own boss is the ...

Plan ahead to prepare your firm for the sales block and to smooth the transition to retirement.

We could end up paying higher bank fees without seeing a reduction in retail store prices.

Record corporate profits suggest that the economy should be booming. But small firms — the main engine for job growth — still have it tough, particularly at the bank.