The American financial crisis seems to never end, with a rising debt ceiling, plummeting stocks, and conservative spending from consumers. Veteran and new business owners will be feeling the blow of this recession, like every other sector in the economy. In addition, small businesses have to contend with slow growth, low sales volumes, and playing catch-up with financial obligations. Business owners who want to keep growing can resort to a simple solution: the merchant cash [...]

Although the tornadoes that hit Alabama and other Southern states and caused 327 deaths (of which 249 happened in Alabama) are long gone, the destruction left in their wake is still present. And now, with warnings of more flooding and the Mississippi river reaching record levels, local residents and businesses are bracing for more destruction. There are 388,853 small businesses in Alabama, many of which felt the impact of the inclement weather deeply. Almost no [...]

If you are reading this, it means you have survived the Apocalypse. As 99.9% of the country knows, radio preacher Harold Camping predicted that the Rapture would begin on Saturday, May 21st. That was two days ago. How he got that date is still unclear, but somehow Camping assured his followers that the world would end on Saturday, and the universe would completely disappear by October 21st of this year. His words? “I do not [...]

Whether you’re in construction, delivery, manufacturing, or even dog grooming, chances are you need a reliable vehicle to conduct your business. While it’s a well-known fact that larger vehicles like vans and pickup trucks are not as fuel-efficient as compact cars, there are some that will give you more bang for your buck. Here is a look at the most fuel-efficient SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans in the market. Consider purchasing a hybrid to really [...]

“I sell propane and propane accessories,” is one of the most used lines in Mike Judge’s animated series, King of the Hill. This show depicts the life of a middle-class family in the fictional town of Arlen, somewhere in the suburbs of Texas.  Hank and Peggy Hill are working parents to Bobby, 13 years old and aspiring prop comic. Peggy has many jobs throughout the series, but starts out as a substitute Spanish teacher. Hank [...]