OK, we know all about what President Obama proposes to help American businesses. Now, CNN Money asks 10 small-business owners what the president could do immediately to boost the economy in general and their companies in particular. Here’s what they said. More…

Even when times are tight, there are at least three small, innovative moves you can make to make sure you’re at the head of the line to get paid or you don’t get stuck with a slow pay in the first place. More…

Consumer spending is on the rise again, and so are the shifty introductory rates credit card companies offer to suck you dry.  More…

You may be entitled to some major refunds on your 2011 tax return, but only if you take action before the end of 2010.  More…

When six-figure decisions are on the line, you’d like to think your key employees are making informed choices in a vulnerable area of your business.   At one in four companies, those decisions are left open to dangerous risk. More…

Most sales and marketing pros are news junkies. But lately, it may be better to tune the news out. More…

New regs promise to keep financial institutions from robbing consumers blind, but you could still find yourself in the hole if you don’t keep a close eye on these four areas:  More…

Customers are naturally drawn to the business that offers them the lowest price. So how can you expect to compete against a price-cutter — without slashing your own profit margin? More…

A lot of execs are enrolled in travel or credit programs that reward them with points for constant use. But you have to keep a close eye on changing terms and conditions to make sure you don’t lose rewards. More…

Bank of America has finally taken a bold step that benefits cardholders, and could ultimately force other major banks to follow suit: More…

Why do so many small businesses overlook these simple ways to improve cash flow? More…

Have credit card companies already found a convenient way to dodge the new billing statement regs? You be the judge: More…

Debit purchases are on pace to eclipse cash purchases by 2012. Good news, right? Not if you’re a business owner … or a consumer. More…

Bank lending may be way down, but if you’re a company looking to secure credit (or extend it to your buyers), there’s another way. More…

Consumer borrowing continues to drop — but it doesn’t have to mean business should grind to a halt.  More…

The small-business problem: Limited access to, and knowledge of, foreign markets. President Obama and Congress think they have the solution — and a way to boost business and jobs. More…

Debate the causes all you want, but the fallout of this recession is clear: Business leaders will have to permanently change some of their thinking about finance. More…

The latest thing on the Web:  sites that specialize in making “love connections” for financing. More…

Earnings from the second quarter may not have been stellar (to say the least), but here are five major revelations from second-quarter earnings that indicate both companies and consumers may be ready to play ball again: More…

Good customer service isn’t the sole province of a customer service department. It’s more of a companywide attitude. Does your company have the right attitude? More…