Finances
Learn the ins and outs of what you need to have ready to secure funding for your business. We've covered the basics.
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Giving your employees bonuses? Learn how to calculate the proper tax withholdings.
Interchange fees are costs you pay for processing credit card transactions. See how these fees may impact your small business.
The average small business can only last 27 days without cash inflows. How long would your company make it?
Not sure what bonus depreciation is or how to track it? Learn how to claim bonus depreciation for your business assets in this detailed guide.
When is the right time for your business to hire a CPA to take care of your tax needs? This guide explains how to know when to hire an accountant.
Cashless transactions are growing worldwide with a wide range of payment options. Learn the pros and cons of cashless payments and what they mean for SMBs.
POS systems come with various sales reports that provide a wealth of statistics for your business. Learn about POS sales reports and how to interpret them.
POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here is everything you need to know about POS installation.
Check out the answers to these frequently asked questions about self-employed 401(k) plans.
Employers must withhold federal income tax, plus any state or local taxes. Here’s what every small business owner should know.
Accounts receivable refer to unpaid invoices a business should receive from customers from sales. Learn how accounts receivable affects operations.
Equipment can be both an asset and a liability in business accounting. Learn how to classify it properly on your balance sheet.
Accepting mobile credit card payments allows your business to make sales anywhere, anytime. Find out how mobile credit card readers work.
Private funding sources can offer much-needed investment capital to any small business's balance sheet. Here's what they are and how to secure funding.
A biweekly pay schedule is the most common pay frequency. Here's how your small business can implement it.
Overhead rate is a measure of a company's indirect costs relative to another input or metric. Learn how to calculate your overhead rate.
This guide explains what compound interest is and how to calculate it for your small business.
This intro to bookkeeping defines the term and describes how bookkeeping relates to your business’s accounting methods.
Cost accounting makes it easy to track the value of large assets on your books. Learn when to use it for your small business.
Workers' compensation insurance is a necessity for any business with employees. Learn why you need workers' comp, what it covers, and how to handle claims.
Learn all about the payroll forms small business owners must file or obtain, and how payroll software can help.
Get your customers to pay their bills quickly with these accounting payment terms and strategies.
Want to optimize your cash flow management? Spend more time with your accounts payable and receivable.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or the Dow, is an index that shows how 30 companies have traded in the stock market.
This guide describes management accounting and how it is used to inform business decisions and strategies.
Your customers and clients won't always remember to pay on time. Learn how to accept recurring payments to counter this problem.
You can't neglect financial health in the crucial early stages of building a business. Here are seven financial management tips for startups.
This guide includes billing tips for small B2B companies looking to maintain a healthy cash flow.
Use this handy checklist to divide your company's accounting into daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
Expense trackers can help you track and document how you and your team are spending money. These are some of the best expense trackers out there today.