Credit

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

Does a Short-Term Loan Ever Make Sense for Your Business?

If you're a cautious and diligent borrower, a short-term loan could be just what you need to push your small business in the right direction.

Money & Finance

4 Things You Should Know About Business Credit Cards

Choosing a credit card can be tough, but it can be even more difficult for business owners who are unfamiliar with the business-credit landscape.

Innovation

Oops, IOU? How the World's First Modern Credit Card Was Invented.

斗志旺盛的花repreneur who created the credit card, as legend has it, might have experienced an embarrassing situation that led to inspiration.

Business News

Moody's: Cyber Attacks Are a Growing Risk for Corporate Credit

The ratings agency says it does not 'explicitly incorporate' cyber attack risk in its analysis, but is paying more attention to it.

Money & Finance

Vouch: The First Social Network for Credit

Personal endorsements power a consumer lending network.

Starting a Business

Should You Extend Credit to Your Customers?

A too-lenient credit policy can break your business, while one that's too strict can scare customers away. Here's how to craft a credit policy that's just right.

Buying / Investing in Business

4 Ways Stock-Market Volatility Affects Every Business

Entrepreneurs and small-business owners need to pay attention to market swings, whether they like it or not.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

How to Make Debt Work For You

Taking on debt comes down to its cost of capital and how you plan to use your borrowed funds.

Business News

Uber in Talks With Banks for $1 Billion Credit Line

About six to seven banks are expected to be part of the facility, according to a report.

Money & Finance

8 Ways to Build Your Company's Credit

A good credit score can help you land loans, financing and better interest rates for your business.

Money & Finance

8 Ways to Build and Improve Your Personal Credit Score

You can help build your business's credit by making sure your personal credit score is top-notch. These seven tips can help.

Money & Finance

What You Need to Know About Credit Lines

Our expert tells whether you need a line of credit and how big that line should be.

Money & Finance

5 Tips for Using Credit Wisely to Boost Holiday Sales

Done prudently, helping customers to buy now and pay later is a sound strategy for maximizing sales.

领导

6 Skills Remarkable Leaders Execute Better

To be an exceptional leader these days, you do not need a new set of characteristics. You simply need to execute the traditional ones at a higher level.

Business News

U.S. Small-Business Confidence Declined in September, NFIB Says

More owners said they expected a slowdown in profits and sales, tightening credit conditions and a harder time filling job openings.