A group of world business leaders issued a clear call for change this Tuesday, issuing “The Copenhagen Call,” a demand for a global climate treaty. This came after Al Gore, on Sunday, called on attendees to pressure governments around the world to cut greenhouse gas emissions.”The clock is ticking…” Gore Said. “We have to do it this year. Not next year. This year… because Mother Nature does not do bailouts.”"The Copenhagen Call” encourages businesses around the world to adopt a treaty which will help reach GHG reduction targets in 2020 and 2050, and cut global emissions by at least 50% by 2050…

While it may seem as if commercial lending has all but dried up in the current economy, many small businesses have found that equipment leasing companies offer some flexible financing options, even in this tough economy. Over 80% of businesses in the United States utilize equipment leasing options as a means of business financing. Equipment leasing approvals are generally available in as little as 48-hours for amounts under $75k, with larger commercial approvals up to $3MM…

You may have heard the concept of business factoring referred to by many names, including business invoice factoring, invoice financing, and A/R financing. Factoring, or accounts receivable factoring, is the process of selling commercial invoices/accounts receivable at a discount to a buyer (factor). The seller receives immediate working capital…