Business

A solid understanding of your business' finances is essential to your success. Use the links below to learn about small business finance issues, including getting small business loans, managing your finances, extending credit, and insuring your business.

Financing Your Business

• Small Business Financing - Grants, Loans, Venture Capital
  Find information about getting financial assistance for a new or expanding business, including loans, grants, and venture capital.

Managing Your Finances

• Managing Business Finances
  Learn about managing your business' financial matters, including getting lines of credit and accepting forms of payment from your customers.
• Securities and Financial Reporting
  Explains government regulations regarding the sale of securities and financial reporting requirements for publicly traded companies.

Insuring Your Business

• Business Insurance
  Learn about the various types business insurance available to small business owners, as well as legal requirements for employers. Includes links to insurance resources from your state government.
• Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
  Learn about disaster loan, insurance and other assistance programs available to small businesses before and after a disaster strikes.