If you're having trouble coming up with a great new business idea, perhaps you're not looking in the right places. The best way to come up with ideas for new businesses and products is to look for solvable problems,...

There's no denying the massive boom in the craft beer industry. The nation now boasts over 5,500 small, independent breweries, and that number continues to grow. You, too, can tap into this trend by starting your own craft brewery....

4 Reasons Small Businesses Are Important for the Economy By Jeff Bardos CEO Speritas Capital Partners Big businesses may seem to form the bedrock of our nation's economy, but that's not quite true. In reality, small businesses are just as important, if...

Thinking about starting your own business? Not entirely sure what direction you should go? While you can open and run a successful business in many different fields, there are some compelling reasons that you should choose a franchise. Affordability One of...

You have a lot to learn if you want to be a successful small business owner. Here is just a handful of things that you need to know before you begin your business venture. Know Your Taxation Larger businesses can afford...

If you’re considering buying a multifamily property, it’s important to understand that financing programs can differ based on the type of property, rehab needed and investor experience. A multi-family property, defined as having five or more units, may require a...

It makes perfect sense to hire a bookkeeper for your small business, but you have to make sure you're hiring the right person for the task. Your bookkeeper will have intimate knowledge of your business's financial records and will...

Insurance is the transfer of risk. Bad things can happen to good people or to good businesses, but those bad things don't happen to everyone at the same time. When you purchase insurance, you are paying into a pool...

An entrepreneur may have a great idea, strong motivation, and dedicated employees, but without solid accounting, their venture will be doomed to fail. This article takes a look at the basics and importance of accounting. What Do Accountants Do? Accountants perform...

Effectively managing cash flow and having funds available are required to facilitate growth. However, that growth can drain available funds as increased sales tie up money in higher receivables. Cash is also invested in additional inventory or utilized to...