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With banks taking a more conservative approach to financing, it's wise to explore these other options. Growing your small business is challenging, whether you're an ice cream company looking to significantly expand distribution, a software company establishing a new office to double your staff, or a parts manufacturer looking to create a new customized production line. One of the biggest hurdles is getting the capital you need to take the business to the next level.

You know those awkward growing pains? They happen to companies, too.

Youve decided to sell your business.

Did you fantasize about the lifestyle you would have as an entrepreneur? Surprised it hasn't turned out that way? It's not too late to turn things around.

Getting outside money will dramatically change the way you run your company. Are you ready for that? Many entrepreneurs view raising outside angel or venture investment as a baseline requirement for starting their business – before they even write a line of code or bring a customer on board.

Americans spent $200 billion online in 2011. The opportunity for retailers is huge--but you're not going to grab it with a DIY website. A report this week from Forrester Research confirmed what just about everybody in business already knew: Americans are buying online and they are buying a lot

Refinancing at today's microscopic rates can build you a cash-flow cushion that could save your bacon one day. What are you waiting for? Interest rates are at lows you may never see again in your lifetime.

If your business model has run out of steam, you cant afford to wait. Here are six steps to help you make difficult strategic decisions more quickly

Legal matters may be daunting for the inexperienced, but that's no excuse for failing to make sure your venture is on the right side of the law, warns Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore.

Entrepreneurs play a bigger role in the health of their cities -- and reap more from their success -- than you might suspect. Location, location, location! We’ve all heard that, for many small businesses, one of the keys to success lies in landing the right real estate

Somewhere along the way you lost the thrill of running your own business.

Can your business run indefinitely without you at the helm? Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth, outlines the steps you need to take to get there

Spearheading a rapidly-growing business has its challenges but don't resist the urge to evolve as the business grows. Steering a rapidly growing and evolving business is one of the most exciting endeavors an entrepreneur can undertake

Spearheading a rapidly-growing business has its challenges but don't resist the urge to evolve as the business grows. Steering a rapidly growing and evolving business is one of the most exciting endeavors an entrepreneur can undertake