The idea to start a small business is very attractive to many, but one thing that holds people is financial resources.

Peter Gratton, M.A.P.P., Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at ...

No matter who you are, there's a good chance you've been daydreaming about your own business. A recent survey found that 42% of Americans have considered starting one. Starting a business requires ...

Many introverts excel at running their own startups or being self-employed. Here's a list of low-cost business ideas that maximize on the skills of introversion for under $1,000.

If you need $50,000 or less in funding, you might consider an SBA microloan. SBA microloans are specifically designed to offer small dollar loans to new and traditionally underserved businesses.