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As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to take some time to focus on the contributions and potential of African-American entrepreneurs. Businesses owned by people of color are crucial to growing the American economy, adding more than $300 billion in sales in 2012 alone.

7 Signs That You Shouldn’t Sign (or E-sign) on the Dotted Line

You may not be trimming the tree just yet, but it’s definitely time to make sure your business is ready for the biggest shopping season of the year. From retailers to restaurants, the majority of small businesses will significantly boost their bottom line in Q4.

Although retirement planning may not always be a high priority for busy small business owners, there are plenty of options available to help you start saving for the future. Read on for an overview of common workplace-based plans.

Are you confused or overwhelmed by retirement options for your business? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. In fact, about 30% of small business owners report they’re unaware of their retirement options.

One of our most engaging pages last month featured a link to our mission-driven lender locator map.  It’s not a surprise that the resource caught our followers’ eyes, as gaining access to capital is not exactly smooth sailing for most small businesses.

First, don’t despair. This situation is all too common for so many small businesses across America. Traditional lenders are often concerned with the risk involved in small business loans and unwilling to take a chance on a loan that might require seizing assets or foreclosing on property to recover the money.

Ariell Johnson talks about launching her comic book shop and coffee house and pursuing different financing options to get the business off the ground.

Andrew Li and Chris Caquelin tell the origin story of their American-made clothing store and how they secured affordable small business loans through mission-driven organizations.