C.J. Prince

With a little persistence and creativity, you can still find financing.

Before you decide to call it quits, consider these tips for getting your business through tough times.

If you have the cash, the market is ripe for dealing, just do your due diligence.

Community banks have plenty of money to lend, but intense scrutiny has raised the bar.

The private investment in public equity market is booming. Hold out for the right terms and your business could be, too.

In tough times, it's more important than ever to squeeze all the profit you can from your business.

Better safe than sorry, right? Here's how to safeguard your business from customers' credit woes.

With traditional bank loans hard to come by, try these quick fixes to get your business the capital it needs.

Late-paying customers can put your business in jeopardy. Get organized--and get paid on time.

Don't let extra money slip between the cracks--plan now for next year's tax filing.

With shrinking teams and growing responsibilities, CFOs have it tough these days. What can you do to keep yours from jumping ship?

Excess inventory can eat up your cash, so ditch the superfluous stock and use better management practices to keep your business booming.

Bankruptcy can sneak up on you if you aren't paying attention. To keep your business safe, be on the lookout for these warning signs.

States and banks are teaming up to offer financing programs that provide not only capital, but also benefits all around.

States and banks are teaming up to offer financing programs that provide not only capital, but also benefits all around.

While residential real estate slows, the commercial market remains fairly healthy. Is now the time to buy?

Don't know a loan from a line of credit? You're not alone--but we can help with a look at the most common financing myths.

You can fund your new franchise in traditional ways--or you can get a little creative.

More and more closely held companies are getting cozy with the LLC, but is a limited liability company right for you?

An employee stock ownership plan lets you take some cash out of your company while giving your workers a stake in the business.

If you want your descendants to save on inheritance taxes find out why now's a good time to start handing over the family business.

Are tax incentives to attract businesses unconstitutional?

It's time to give your credit report its annual checkup. If you find any bugs, kill 'em fast to help keep your business nice and healthy.

If you want to get the right valuation for your business, be sure to find the right valuation expert for the job.

Will small, private companies finally get their own accounting standards? Many entrepreneurs certainly hope so.

When done right, corporate charitable giving can boost company morale and exposure--as well as your bottom line.

Social networking sites offer entrepreneurs a chance to connect with investors, potential partners and customers.

Tired of sky-high fees and skimpy service? Smaller audit firms can give you the personalized and professional attention you're seeking.

Offering company stock in your 401(k) plan can be risky business--learn how to avoid getting burned when playing with matches.

Reap rewards automatically when you use credit--or debit--cards to pay recurring bills.