Small Business Connections Newsletter

Small Business Connections is a quarterly newsletter provided to Sunbelt's clients and affiliates. Each issue contains information pertaining to small business owners and those interested in buying or selling a small business, including current events, books of interest and other resources. Download a full-version PDF of the current issue or review the articles below:

Current Articles

Industry Risk -- A Quick Overview
George Van Horn, senior analyst with IBISWorld, identifies ten industries where competitive business conditions will likely pose significant challenges for business operators, their investors and creditors.

Uniting under non-family leadership
The Geo. H. Rucker Realty Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 but has been led by a non-family member since 1988. This was an essential move that brought harmony to a squabbling ownership group, company stakeholders say. Thomas W. Durso discusses operating a family business with outside leadership.

Using Credit Cards to Fund Your Business
Using credit cards to fund your business can be a useful tool to managing your company's spending, but beware of the drawbacks.

Are Your Business Funds Safe at the Bank?
The FDIC guarantees specific deposit amounts, but learn how to guard your company's funds.

How Will the 2008 Election Effect Small Business?
Learn about the Presidential candidates' positions on small business issues.

Sunbelt Book Club
Top books written by business and industry experts are summarized, providing insight into today's financial crisis and how to be a breakthrough company.

Articles from previous issues of the Small Business Connections newsletter are also available in our Archives. You'll find many of these articles useful if you own or are looking to buy or sell a small business.