Latestretail-growth
May 13, 2013, No comments

Retail spending is slow growing again in April, as many consumers are still opting for discount chains over many of the major retailers. The 3.7 percent increase reported by twelve …

family-owned-business

Family-Owned Businesses Do Better During Tough Times

April 30, 2013, No comments

A recent article from USA Today suggests that being family-owned helped some small businesses survive the recession better than their non-family-owned ...

franchise-lending

Lending to Franchises at Highest Point Since Recession

April 17, 2013, 1 Comment

Lending to franchises is up 10%, the highest level since the recession, according to FRANdata for the IFA educational foundation.  Despite the rise i ...

small business automation

Why You Must Automate Your Business Processes

April 16, 2013, No comments

Every business must work smarter than its competitors. With a growing focus on product quality management, consistency, and leaner and cleaner operati ...