I'm featuring a question from a reader today, which I do when I believe the question will be interesting for other readers. Your thoughts for this reader are welcome. Reader Question: "Here's a question on how to handle a situation I am in. "I am 7 months overdue on my annual job...

Another alternative for financing your business might be a private investor. Some people might call these venture capital firms or private equity financing. The Small Business Administration has a Small Business Investment program through which it works to stimulate and supplement the flow of private equity capital and...

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was set to expire in September 2009. The expiration would have resulted in businesses across the country being unable to afford flood insurance protection. Last week, Financial Services Housing Subcommittee Chairwoman Maxine Waters and Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced H.R. 3139, to authorize the NFIP...