Trends & Ideas

5 Franchises You Want to Invest In

By Laurie Kulikowski

Looking to invest in a franchise but don't want to get burned? Here are five you should definitely consider.

04/20/12 - 06:00 AM EDT

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: April 20

By Laurie Kulikowski

House approves tax-cut measure; The Story Exchange; how to fail smartly.

04/20/12 - 11:10 AM EDT

The Number of Minority Entrepreneurs Is Rising, but They Still Lack Capital

By Ellen Chang

While the number of minority entrepreneurs increases each year, the majority of these start-up founders still rarely getting funded by angel and venture capital investors.

02/11/17 - 10:40 AM EST

Fun Tax Deductions For Freelancers

By Sarah Solomon

Tickers in this article: AMZN MSFT

Well, fun is a relative term, but keep tabs on what you can write off.

12/25/16 - 02:00 PM EST

Hillary Clinton Gear Is on Sale Outside the Republican National Convention, Too

By Emily Stewart

Selling Hillary gear at the Republican National Convention is like bringing a gun to a knife fight -- or is it? A few bold vendors are giving it a try.

07/23/16 - 01:00 PM EDT

3 Things Bugging Small Business Owners

By Scott Gamm

The 2016 presidential election is cementing the fears of small business owners, according to a new survey from Bank of America.

05/03/16 - 02:51 PM EDT

Advisory Boards Provide Many Benefits: Here's How Firms Can Set Up One

By John Persinos

Don't go it alone! Outside advisory boards give entrepreneurs the crucial, objective guidance that they can't get anywhere else. Here's how to set up your own "advice squad."

01/16/16 - 09:48 AM EST

Small Business Hiring Shift Might Be Bad News for the Economy in 2016

By Tor Constantino

The nimble needs of small businesses may suggest a fast-follow approach for big business and investors alike.

12/22/15 - 01:43 PM EST

Want to Invest in the Next Facebook Before It Goes Public? Soon You Can

By Brooks Crankshaw

Crowdfunding now extends from charitable and artistic endeavors to providing equity capital for growth companies. Is this for your portfolio?

11/27/15 - 12:27 PM EST

Savvy Estate Planning Can Protect a Small Business for Future Generations

By John Persinos

Entrepreneurs are often shrewd about money, except when planning their estates. Here are a few ways they can protect their businesses.

11/26/15 - 05:15 PM EST

Small Business Owners Enjoying New Payment Systems, Fresh Optimism

By Scott Gamm

Tickers in this article: AAPL SQ

According to Bank of America's fall small business owners survey, more than half are using new payment technologies, and 67% plan to hire in the next year.

11/24/15 - 10:15 AM EST