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Earnings and business credit scores of women-owned businesses soared in 2013, according to Biz2Credit.com, the leading online credit marketplace, which analyzed more than 10,000 applications from all across the U.S. on its platform during the past year.

A warm feeling has spread across the state of Florida for women business owners. In Biz2Credit.com 's second annual report of 10,000 small companies that applied for funding in 2013, on the average, the earnings of companies owned by women rose 54 percent.

Within the last few years, social media has become a powerful tool that small businesses are increasingly utilizing. Neglecting social media platforms can be a big mistake. It provides small companies with the ability to directly communicate with existing customers and attract new ones. So what are the best ways to use this tool?

As America honors its fallen soldiers this weekend, the country also recognizes the contributions of its returning veterans. They often face challenges such as permanent injury or a return to civilian life that can be difficult after years of serving in the military.

A Biz2Credit study earlier this year listed the Portland, Oregon, area as having the second-highest average revenue in the U.S. for businesses with fewer than 250 employees or under $10 million average revenue. 

As a small business owner, it is necessary to make financial projections to give an accurate sense of what the future looks like. Year-end financial projections for the year ahead are crucial towards making better decisions and keeping your small business in check. These financial projections should be based on your small business's accounting data, such as expenses and cash flow. Using this information can help you better guide your company in a goal-oriented manner during 2014. Read on for some types of financial projections that could aid your small business.

As 2014 begins, aspiring entrepreneurs are challenging themselves to create and abide by their New Year's Resolutions. This is the chance to start off with a clean slate; go out and do what you've always told yourself you were going to do. Perhaps this is the chance to get out there and start that business you've always dreamed about.

The causes of small business failure can range from poor leadership to lack of commitment to insufficient financing. Fortunately, there are some basic do's and don'ts that you can take to ensure the success of small business.

After going to school for the time and money it takes to become a veterinarian, most graduates are ready to get to work as soon as graduation is done. Whether you decide to jump straight into business for yourself or do some time in an established veterinarian's office first, when the time comes to branch out on your own you are going to need a lot of support. From finding loans for a veterinary practice to finding a location, there are going to be challenges. Where should you start?

Every company has its own unique business atmosphere and its own cultural identity. Is your business filled with green peacemakers striving to make the world a more environmentally friendly place? Or is it comprised of engineering geniuses who love technology? Whatever the case may be, every business has something that defines its culture.

If you're looking to start a small business and you don't have a trust fund, wealthy friends, a mega-rich godfather or haven't won the lottery, chances are you'll more than likely need a small business or bank loan. This means tons of paperwork and personal time. It's a process that can take months to get a green or red light and even longer to pick up the cash.

Banks made it easier for businesses to get loans in the first quarter, fueling increased purchases of products and equipment as well as more merger activity, the Federal Reserve said Monday.

At a time when peer-to-peer mortgage lending in the U.S. is actually feeding loans to small banks, the situation appears to have flipped for small-business loans: alternative lenders are approving fewer loans, while big banks are approving more, according to monthly numbers from Biz2Credit. In September, large U.S.

Denver is the Best Small Business City in America for Women Entrepreneurs, based on a weighted average that includes annual revenue, credit score, age of business (in months), cash flow, debt-to-income ratio, incorporation (C-Corp or LLC vs. sole proprietorship), and business owners' personal credit scores, according to an analysis released today by Biz2Credit.com.

Initiatives, such as product development, take some time to produce revenue, but there are other expenses that you can calculate right away, based on benchmarks in the industry and other financial projections.

Once a Marine, always a Marine. They stand for an uncompromising code of personal integrity; accountability, self-reliance and discipline. honor, courage and commitment are the bedrock of a Marine's values," Wentz says. These are values that apply to entrepreneurs and their commitment to their businesses.

Everyone knows that opening a restaurant is a difficult undertaking, but it doesn't have to be all blood, sweat, and tears! Here, we break down some tips that will streamline the process of opening your own restaurant and help entrepreneurs obtain restaurant loans to start and grow their businesses successfully.

Depending on what kind of business you have, you might not be able to turn to a bank for money. For those for whom a traditional bank is not a viable source of capital, a merchant cash advance can be the answer.

Starting a blog can do wonders for your small business! You can use it to emphasize your company's mission, position yourself as a leader in your industry, and attract the attention of potential customers. Not only will your company get on more people's radar, but your company will also gain more customer loyalty. Here are a few things to keep in mind when starting a blog.

A new study found that Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. often struggle to get business loans from banks and often turn to non-bank lenders with higher interest rates to secure financing, according to Biz2Credit.com.