I was not surprised to hear that online Christmas sales were up by 16% in 2011… I get the distinct feeling that the sun is

Many entrepreneurs I know would be living in federal prison if current fundraising laws were strictly enforced.  But funding a small business is about to get

If you’re thinking of expanding your business internationally, Egypt is an attractive prospect, offering a stable business environment with a sound infrastructure, pleasant climate, favourable

If you are looking for a loan or an investor, are you prepared to present a rock solid idea to them?  Whether you are a

Every entrepreneur wants more money to start their business.  Knowing how to raise startup money has been a secret art.  Now there’s a great road

### UPDATE: Amazon has changed access to many of the apps featured in this article since December 2011, when this article was written. Our recommended

Getting a lower interest rate on a loan is a good way to save on the costs of borrowing. Unfortunately, getting a lower interest rate

People say that writing things down creates a certain kind of magic.

News broke this week of the extraordinary measures that PayPal is taking to deny business account holders access to money legitimately deposited into their accounts.

Starbucks just announced an innovative new small business loan program called “Create Jobs for USA”.  Yes, along with doling out $5 cups of coffee, Starbucks will

Few companies are invited to pitch to investors, even fewer will leave with a check. Winning an investment from VC, Angels or PEGs is tough because even a small mistake

Fuse Financial Tech Reviewer Joanna Ebizie is at it again.  This week she’s discovered a free accounting tool called WAVE accounting.  What you’ll love most

This is not a finance topic, but it’s the key to nearly everything else in your business.

When I say the word “accounting” I bet you either tremble with fear or yawn with boredom. Right?

“Customer Segmentation” was something I learned about the hard way.  With 200-some customers at my company, it became apparent that we were spending as much

When you quit your job to start a company, did you think you were invincible?

Why would a business finance guy suggest getting rid of your accountant? Simple. If you want to grow a modern, future-proof business, start by breaking a few

Getting a loan is not easy these days, and as a result too many entrepreneurs have given up even looking.  Instead we run around searching

The CEO of Gilt.com (an amazing luxury ecommerce company), Susan Lyne just revealed her vision of the future of “curated” commerce.

Anyone who’s tried to get an introduction to investors knows how difficult making a good connection can be. Even if you can find qualified and