If the inability to land a bank loan is preventing you from expanding, you're not alone. Have you had trouble getting financing for your business? Has making payroll been a challenge? Is your line of credit too low? Tell us how the banks are treating small businesses.

Massachusetts is the latest state to close the "Geoffrey Loophole," a tax trick that lets big multi-state chains like Toys R' Us duck millions in state taxes that independent rivals can't evade. What do you think?

How can Avalon International Breads ease its management transition? What's the best way for Avalon to boost sales? How should the firm train and manage employees? Talk back here.

PayPal's plans for a 21-day hold on some funds has merchants scrutinizing its contractual fine print. What's your view on PayPal?

Bob Johnson found more than $20,000 in tax breaks in just three years through a defined-benefit pension plan. Have some money-saving pension plan advice to dish out to our readers? Share it here.

A change to SEC Rule 144 allows investors to sell restricted shares more quickly, potentially making fundraising easier for smaller publicly traded firms. What do you think of the change?

Our reporter found five promising e-commerce payment sites. What's worked for you? Share your experiences here.

FSB helps the owners of a travel firm boost sales, fix their website, and retain a top-notch crew. What's the best way for ShoreTrips to boost sales? How can it hire and retain quality employees? What steps can ShoreTrips take to optimize its website? Talk back here.

Companies like FortisTCS help businesses find tax credits they might not know about. What kind of luck have you had claiming credits?

Actor Snipes is on trial for not filing returns for five years. What do you think of the case?

The energy bill passed last month includes a scattering of loan and training programs for small businesses. Think it goes far enough?

Lucie Voves beats her competition with quality products, creative marketing and great service. In what ways have you managed to outperform your overseas rivals?

Share your thoughts on the issues facing Sister Sky. How can it best manage manufacturing and supply chain logistics? Where can the company cut costs without compromising product quality? What's the best way for Sister Sky to expand?

In "Life after bankruptcy," an entrepreneur tells his story of filing for Chapter 13 protection after his business faltered. He went on to create a successful startup. What are your views on filing for bankruptcy when a small company struggles? Make a post here.

Would congestion pricing help or hurt your business? Share your views by making a post here.

FSB's team of experts helped a small company deal with the cash-flow problems that result when clients don't pay their bills on time in "Nailing new profits." What are your best strategies for getting customers to pay you quickly?