If your small business needs capital and it's bankable, try to get a loan with a local, planted-in-the-ground, financial institution. But if that's not an option and you're considering online alter... » More

The classic financial benefits derived from small business ownership typically fall under two categories: earned income, like a salary, and unearned income, like distribution of profits. But there ... » More

Millions of small businesses sell personal services like consulting, website development, or janitorial services, instead of something tangible. Unfortunately, pricing a service is not as intuitive... » More

One of the markers of this post-recession, so-called recovery has been the practice of deleveraging. Across the economy, from consumers to businesses large and small, debt has become something to g... » More

Is your company functioning to the best of your ability? Small Business Advocate Jim Blasingame can help. » More

The Small Business Advocate Jim Blasingame addresses the changes he foresees in small business borrowing in the next 10 years. » More

Small Business Advocate Jim Blasingame advises small business owners and entrepreneurs to consider more than just wages in their investments and business deals. » More

Brain Trust member Barbara Weltman outlines preparations your small business should be making before you sell your business. » More

Brain Trust member Sam Norwood compares, contrasts, and analyzes the various tolls of financial capital. » More

Jim Blasingame shares insight into impulsiveness. » More