The winds of change are a blowing. As of the writing of this article, the Republican Party will have a majority in both the House and Senate as the country moves into the New Year. No matter which side of the political spectrum you reside, the overall approval rating of Congress was an abysmal 14% prior to the November elections which tells us they can’t do much worse in the eyes of their constituents. Will the new Congress once again try to repeal Obamacare? Will we finally see some meaningful legislation on immigration, tax reform, and fair trade deals with Europe and Asia? Only time will tell, but doing nothing surely is not a recipe for success. As for global events, the Middle East unrest continues. The situation in Syria is … [Read more...]
Working Capital During the Credit Crunch
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There's no secret banks are putting the squeeze on business lending and credit lines. In fact 55% of small to midsize businesses surveyed by the National Small Business Association reported difficulty in obtaining credit last year. And that was in early 2008 before the credit crunch really hit. So where can business owners turn for working capital as banks say no to business financing? Here are three places to consider during the 2009 credit crunch: … [Read more...]