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Some Money Levity from Ceasar
Struggling to Get a Bank Loan?
Alternative lending solutions are cropping up as the answer for small business owner’s battling the tight credit market. Find out what some of your non-bank options are.
IFX Blog Article: Can't Get a Bank Loan?
5 Reasons the US Economy Could Fizzle Again in 2012
We're seeing many positive signs in the USA economy, but there's still a long way to go to recovery. A prominent columnist says there are some very important reasons the USA economy could again fizzle in 2012. Give it some thought as you make your business plans for 2012.
IFX Blog Article: 5 Reasons the US Economy Could Fizzle Again
Is Your Business Losing Its Edge?
Business owners pay attention to details. But while doing that, they often miss some key signs that are an omen of trouble brewing in the future. Find out some key signs that mean your business could be losing its edge.
IFX Blog Article: Is Your Business Losing Its Edge?
Happy New Year from IFX!
Welcome to 2012: new opportunities in a new year! Check out some of the expected small business trends coming in 2012.
IFX Blog Article: 2012 Predictions for Small Business
Collecting Late Customer Payments
Cash flow is the lifeblood of small businesses: you can't afford to have customers late on making payments to you. Get some tips on battling A/R issues and improve your cash flow situation.
IFX Blog Article: Collecting From Overdue Customers
Building a Lasting Business Empire
Most small business owners dream of 'making it big', taking their business to bigger and better things. That's all great, unless bigger and better doesn't last. The most successful business owners focus on building something that will grow and prosper long term.
IFX Blog Article: Building a Lasting Business
Franchise Trends Coming in 2012
Franchises are a popular option for small businesses: increased brand recoginition and support, but also higher costs too. Check out some of the trends coming in 2012 in the franchising industry.
IFX Blog Article: 2012 Franchising Trends
US Banks Struggling to Increase Loans
The big US banks are still struggling to grow their loan business. Are the banks new loan criteria too stringent? Is your business having trouble getting a bank loan?
IFX Blog Article: US Banks Struggling to Increase Loans
Mortgage Lawsuits Coming Against the Banks?
The statute of limitations on lawsuits related to the mortgage crisis is about to pass, and the feds are going to allow the big banks to get sued. Will this result in tightening of bank loans?
IFX Blog Article: Mortgage Lawsuits Coming Against Banks
Majority Want to End Small Business Loan Guarantees
"58% of US voters don't believe the government should provide loan guarantees to banks, so they will in turn lend funds to small businesses."
IFX Blog Article: End Small Business Administration Loan Guarantees
The Swipe Fee Battle Continues
"Financial firms support legislation that would put the cuts on hold for a year or two to give the Fed time to study them further!"
IFX Blog Article: The Swipe Fee Battle Continues
Fed Cap on Card Fees
Lower fees that may help your business!
IFX Blog Article: Fed Proposes Cap to Debit-Card Fees
