Saturday November 21, 2009

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A Real Credit Thaw or Just a Test?

Chase has four new cards devoted to small businesses. Does this count as a credit thaw?

Status Report: Small-Business Lending

Small-business loans are up, but palpable challenges lie ahead.

5 Alternative Sources of Funding

Even if CIT can stave off filing for bankruptcy, business owners should have a back-up. Here are five small business funding alternatives.

A Shaken CIT Breeds New Possibilities

As CIT grapples with deep losses and attempts to regroup, other lenders are eager to pick up the slack.

New Small-Business Loans: Financial Help for a Few Lucky Shops

New government-backed loans offer attractive terms, but will only help a fraction of businesses stay afloat.

5 Unique Ways Entrepreneurs Are Raising Money

Forget the credit crunch, these businesses have found unconventional ways to keep their companies afloat.

Three Reasons to Stick to Your Business Credit Card

The CARD Act doesn’t apply to business credit cards -- ironically making them a better choice for most business owners.

Surviving the Credit Crunch

Trouble making payroll or getting customers to pay up? Here’s how to resolve the five most common problems caused by the credit crunch.

Signs of Life? Some Businesses See Signs of a Rebound

Cutting costs and prices helped some businesses stay afloat. And, for some, it's paying off.

Quick Tips: 6 Ways to Dig Out of Small Business Debt

How debt-laden business owners can reduce debt during tough times.

Credit-Card Issuers Squeezing Small Businesses

From rate hikes to account closures, business owners are being stunned by statements.

Keeping the Line of Credit Alive

Banks are slashing business credit lines. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you.

Quick Tips: 5 Survival Tips for Entrepreneurs

It's not easy being an entrepreneur during a downturn. We've got tips on how to stay afloat.

Quick Tips: 8 Ways to Get Customers to Pay

Tired of dealing with late payments from customers? Here's how to make sure you get paid.

Starting Up: Improve Your Chances of Landing a Loan

Attaining a business loan is tough these days. Here are four ways to improve your odds.

Diversifying In a Downturn

Diversifying in a DownturnHow one company turned an economic downturn into a business opportunity.

Laying Off Workers

Laying Off WorkersHow one company handles both hiring and firing.

Small Business Tax To-Dos

Small Business Tax To-DosTax season may be over but it's not too late to renegotiate your debts or change your corporate status.

Can't Sell Your Business?

Cant Sell Your BusinessHow to save for retirement when you can't sell your business.

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