Cash Flow

CIT's Bankruptcy Is Not Doomsday for Small Businesses

Jerry Chautin | Posted 11.12.2009 | Business


Jerry Chautin

CIT has been a stalwart lender for small businesses. But there are alternatives if you look for them.

Commercial Real Estate: 90% Financing at Low Rates Is Possible

Jerry Chautin | Posted 10.20.2009 | Business


Jerry Chautin

The lesser-known 504 program from the U.S. Small Business Administration can be ideal for small-business owners to buy, build or rehabilitate commercial buildings.

I'll Trade You! Bartering is an Old Island Tradition Perfect for the New Economy

Susie Middleton | Posted 10.06.2009 | Green


Susie Middleton

It's one thing to see how well an old-fashioned idea still works in a small community. But it's even more exciting to see a concept like bartering take more than a tender toehold in the new economy.

How To Create Retirement Income

Charlie Farrell | Posted 08.31.2009 | Business


Charlie Farrell

While there are a number of different strategies to creating retirement income, I prefer to use a simple method of creating cash flow to fund distributions.

SBA's Stimulus Lending is Tainted by Political Meddling

Jerry Chautin | Posted 08.21.2009 | Business


Jerry Chautin

The credit markets are improving and the banks can sell the guaranteed portion of their SBA loans at premiums closer to what they got before the financial meltdown.

Water: A Business Philosophy for Success in Hard Times

Peter Schwartz | Posted 01.02.2009 | Business


Peter Schwartz

Wall Street's troubles have not only filtered down to Main Street. They have crushed Main Street. With cash flow and credit lines drier than...

It's the Cash Flow, Stupid

Ike Eze | Posted 11.16.2008 | Business


Ike Eze

Over the next year or so, almost one trillion dollars could be injected into the banking and financial system. It almost seems like play money. Millio...