A financial plan is a comprehensive document that charts a business's monetary objectives and the strategies to achieve them. It encapsulates everything from budgeting and forecasting to investments ...

Securing a small-business grant requires finding the right programs and crafting a compelling application ...

It’s no secret that small businesses have been through a lot this year, especially financially. The uncertainty around tariffs and how that will impact businesses long-term, coupled with the overall ...

What financial stress testing means for small businesses Most small business owners know how to budget, forecast, and manage day-to-day finances. But fewer use financial stress testing, a tool that ...

Business loans for minorities might have more flexible qualification requirements than conventional loans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. While the shutdown debate in Washington ...

When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first. Inflation, rising interest rates, or global disruptions can shrink margins fast. During one recent slowdown, the Fiserv Small ...