Finance works most basically through individuals and business organizations depositing money in a bank. The bank then lends the money out to other individuals or corporations for consumption or investment, and charges interest on the loans.

Loans have become increasingly packaged for resale, meaning that an investor buys the loan (debt) from a bank or directly from a corporation. Use the know how you find on these pages to plan more effectively, to source funding, to negotiate yourself a better deal in all areas of your small business financing, to change the things you measure in your business to improve operations and hence profits, and to make your marketing budget work harder.

The writers in the Business and Finance section bring with them years of industry experience and a vast array of knowledge: from business owners to self-employed gurus, you’ll find ideas from insiders that are practical, sensible and smart. If you have a story idea for Business and Finance writers or need to pass along a press release, send me an email.

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• We provide an outside perspective which helps improve your marketing, sales, and operating strategies.
• We flesh out many of the unknowns in your business.
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