Here are some of the most interesting stories this week concerning small and midsize businesses and working capital:

  • Companies with tangible assets (e.g., equipment or real estate) to serve as collateral are having an easier time getting capital from banks than companies without them.
  • An op-ed in Washington Monthly argues that extended payment terms are largely responsible for slow growth in the B2B business sector and the larger economy.
  • In an interview with Bloomberg BusinessWeek, SMB finance expert Brett King discusses the challenges small businesses face in controlling cash flow, and says banks must appeal to customers who are now using flexible, affordable alternatives to traditional financing.
  • A Dun & Bradstreet spin-off, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., aims to move beyond credit reports and help small businesses track their reputations online.
  • The U.S. Export-Import Bank announce a plan to spur exports by increasing small business loans to $6 billion this year and $9 billion a year by 2015.

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