Category: Finance

Know everything there is to know about finance — how to finance properly, where to go, etc. — in our Finance category, written by the AZNow and AZ Business Magazine staff as well as our columnists.

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School Of Global Management Ranked No. 1

Thunderbird School of Global Management has once again been ranked No. 1 in International Business by the Financial Times in its annual worldwide ranking of full-time MBA programs. This is the sixth year the Financial Times has included an International … Continue reading

Employee Theft

Employee Theft: Is It Happening To You?

Employee theft is rampant in small to mid-sized businesses. It never ceases to astound people that a trusted employee could steal from you. It angers you and makes you sad, but it is happening every day. Large amounts are being … Continue reading

Economic Crisis

Why The U.S. Will Survive, Thrive Through The Economic Crisis

There has been an overabundance of media buildup over the past three or four years concerning the economic crisis and condition of the U.S. with many doomsday scenarios. There is no doubt that some of these media concerns and fears … Continue reading

Selling the Company

Planning Ahead: Steps To Selling The Company

With the new year, entrepreneurs and business owners are looking ahead and putting plans in place for the coming year and beyond. For most the focus is on increasing sales and revenues to grow the business, for some it is … Continue reading

Financial Information

Properly Understanding Financial Information In The Media

Our society is constantly overwhelmed with financial information either by television, internet, cell phones or print media. Deciding which is best and most accurate can be very daunting for the average investor. In addition to choosing the right media source, … Continue reading

Income Tax Traps

Short Sales And Foreclosures: Income Tax Traps For The Unwary Homeowner

Short Sales and Foreclosures: Income Tax Traps for the Unwary Homeowner by Stuart Pack, J.D. and Kelly C. Mooney, J.D., L.L.M. When considering a short sale, foreclosure or other strategic default under the terms of a mortgage or deed of … Continue reading

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Law Firms Report Stability In Financial Industry

Law Firms, Lawyers See Stability in Financial Industry As Arizona struggles to recover from a struggling economy, law firms are seeing a rise in the number of complaints filed in relation to banks and loans. Arizona lawyers have specifically seen … Continue reading

Business Lending - AZ Business Magazine November/December 2011Photo: Duane Darling, Arizona Business Magazine November/December 2011

Now Is The Right Time For Business Lending, Financial Banking

Now is the Right Time for Business Lending, Financial Banking Now might be the right time for businesses looking for financial backing to reach out to banks to help with plans for expansion and growth. “When small businesses are given … Continue reading

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Arizona Bankers Association Impacts State’s Economy, Communities

Arizona Bankers Association Impacts State’s Economy, Communities Bank of Arizona President Ryan Suchala recognizes the importance of community. “This is where we live, work and play and in many cases the city where we are shaping our families,” Suchala says. … Continue reading

Review Operation Procedures, Expenses

Run Your Business Effectively: Evaluate Operating Procedures, Expenses

Run Your Business Effectively: Evaluate Operating Procedures, Expenses Managing expenses effectively is a vital part to running any business. With the new year approaching, what better way to celebrate than to make sure your business is operating as smoothly as … Continue reading

Investment Products

Investment Products: Which Is Best For Me?

Investment Products: Which Is Best For Me? The financial industry continues to develop innovative products and improve services. As consumers we can feel overwhelmed when faced with choosing a product for our needs. There are many products for different needs, … Continue reading

Enron

Enron: 10 Years Later

Enron. Similar to “Black Tuesday,” “Watergate” or “9/11,” the term has encapsulated a series of events into a single word or phrase. It is arguably the most well-known, and most scrutinized, financial collapse in U.S. history. This is evidenced by … Continue reading

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