If money grew on trees, we would rake it up every autumn and be in business. But we all know that making and using money wisely is not a natural act. For example, small business owners looking to expa... Read More
For any business owner, increasing sales is always a goal in plans for the next quarter, six months or year. New business is important to any company's survival. A company that fails to generate...... Read More
The recent sale of Martinsville-based For Bare Feet to a New York private equity firm is a success story. It was Sharon Rivenbark’s idea. She started For Bare Feet more than 30 years ago with...... Read More
A Hoosier small-business owner recently told his banker that, “Interest rates are as low as they ever will be” in the foreseeable future, and he wanted to get a loan with a “friendly” rate. The Fed...... Read More
In our job, we talk with small business owners all over Indiana. Most are confident about the future of their companies and surrounding communities. National studies reflect this optimism.... Read More
The old phrase "if it looks too good to be true, it probably is" applies to many situations, including small-business financing. Do you want to start a business? If you own a business, is now a goo...... Read More
The Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months. And it's bound to go higher this year. So, how heavy is your company's debt load? And will it grow h...... Read More
Paying off a loan early; good idea or bad idea? You would seriously consider paying off your home or business loan before its expiration date -- if you had the cash -- in order to save money you wo...... Read More
