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Getting Paid in a Bad Economy
5 tips to make sure you get paid and keep the cash flowing.

Biofuels Industry Drives Small Business
John Fox, CEO of New York-based biodiesel manufacturer Innovation Fuels, explains how government stimulus can make a difference to small biz.

Manage Expenses Strategically
Look in these areas to find things your business can live without.

The Lowdown on ARC Loans
Everything you need to know about the SBA's new loan program.

Grow Your Cash Stash by Managing Cash Flow
Aggressive cash flow management could ensure your business survives tough times.

5 Ways to Audit-Proof Your Tax Return
Knowing the rules and proper documentation can help keep the IRS off your back.

How to Get a Handle on Expenses
Take inventory, keep your books in order, cut back and hang on to your money as long as possible.

10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
Do some research before signing the dotted line.

Don't Get Stiffed
Use these 4 simple steps to make sure you get paid.

4 Ways to Boost Franchise Sales
Learn to be proactive now, and your business will thrive in any economy.

How to Create a Simple Budget
Having a business budget in place is an essential part of running a business.

Protect Your Business with Credit Insurance
Insuring your accounts receivables maybe a worthwhile investment.

Will Business be Stimulated?
A panel of experts make predictions about the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009.

Why Budgets Matter
Even startups need to forecast and plan--especially now.

Running the Numbers
Are you ready to be a multi-unit franchise owner?

Pay Me!
How to get the money you're owned when no one seems to have any

You Can Rebuild It
Sometimes you just have to melt down and start over.

Real Estate’s New Reality
For patient investors there's income to be found.

A New Perspecitive on Bonds
Why bonds are a safe investment and potentially tax-free income.

Quiz: Risk Assessment Calculator
See if you score high on the financial fitness quiz.

Secrets to Surviving the Recession
Insights and strategies to take entrepreneurs from recession survival mode to prosperity.

10 Tips for Successful Bootstrapping
Getting venture capital should not be the end all source of financing. The key to success is bootstrapping.

What's Your Exit Strategy?
The right strategy will likely take care of itself at the appropriate time.

How to Spy a Scam
It may be time to stop taking those longstanding relationships for granted.

Think Like a Negotiator
Knowing how to negotiate is always important, especially when cash is tight.

Loans for Local Producers
A new option for independent local producers.

Mobile Banking Tools
Plenty of banks offer you a number to call or a mobile website where you can check your balance.

Get Creative with Cash Flow
In ordinary times, cash is merely king. When sales slump cash flow becomes emperor of the universe.

In This Economy, Everything's (Re)Negotiable
To ask for new terms on contracts, start when things are still manageable and avoid looking desperate.

A Guide to Payroll Cuts
It's a plan you hope you'll never use, but consider these 3 components before you cut payroll.