If you’re an entrepreneur seeking a small business loan, there is more you need to know and do beyond merely applying for credit. For starters, says Cincinnati lawyer Paul Sian, “you should be able to prove the income your company earns. You might receive cash payments (for some goods or services) but those should be factored in to show your company’s real income.” Read more...

When Twitter purchased Periscope, the live streaming video mobile app in February of 2015, it brought the ability to communicate with a live audience using a mobile device. Periscope is an app that taps into the convenience of the mobile platform while incorporating notifications, location and social sharing (on Twitter, of course), live discussions and feedback. The interaction between everyone involved in a Periscope broadcast supports its goal of establishing and strengthening relationships. Read more...

According to an article in Forbes, Americans skip an average of 429 million paid vacation days annually. Why? Certainly there are countless reasons, such as the cost of travel or the disdain of facing a pile of work upon returning from vacation. Some people simply don’t enjoy the hassles associated with traveling, such as planning a trip, securing lodging and transportation, and of course, the threat of terrorism. Read more...