Finances

Small businesses need a way to track their expenses. We'll tell you which receipt-tracking apps they prefer.

Here are some reasons you'll want to export invoices from QuickBooks to Excel and the how-tos.

Don't procrastinate your accounting. Instead, reserve time regularly to do certain tasks.

The expense recognition principle can help your business determine the return on investment for just about any expense.

Understand how accrual accounting impacts your business and when to use it.

The double declining balance depreciation method can help businesses depreciate assets more quickly for tax benefits, making it especially useful for vehicles and other rapidly depreciating assets.

Overhead rate is a measure of a company's indirect costs relative to another input or metric. Learn how overhead rate is calculated and why it's important to track.

Job costing allows businesses that get paid by the project better track their expenses and know how much to bid on future jobs.

Lightspeed is the best iPad POS system because its pricing is competitive, the system is fully mobile, and you have a choice of integrated payment processors.

Check out, AdvancedMD, a medical practice management software that offers convenient appointment reminders, plus paperless faxing and prescribing.

Taxes are part of running a business. FICA is a mandatory one that small business owners need to know about.

Hiring a consultant can help businesses improve performance and make necessary changes to achieve success.

When paying employees, employers must take into account withholding allowances to know how much to deduct for income taxes.

President Donald Trump said yesterday that payroll tax cuts could help boost the economy.

These five accounting software solutions are strong alternatives to QuickBooks.

These are the best and worst states for small business taxes ranked. Where does your state fall on the list?

Sending PayPal with invoices is an easy way for businesses and freelancers to get paid.

Businesses that have taken out an SBA loan have options for deferring their repayment.

QuickBooks' new tool can help small businesses better manage cash flow.

While performance-based pay structures may encourage employees to work harder, they also can cause higher stress levels in workers and lower job satisfaction.

Preparing your business's tax return takes time. For some, it may be hard to meet the federal filing date. The IRS has a mechanism in place to extend the deadline.

When you are paying employee bonuses, it is important to understand how they should be taxed.

Being able to accept credit and debit cards is a must for businesses today. Here are several services you should consider using.

Facebook Pay is an easy, secure payment method that's free for consumers and businesses. Learn how it can benefit your company.

You must pay your employees the greater of your state's hourly minimum wage or the federal minimum wage.

Looking to see whether you're following all the necessary steps to process your payroll? This payroll checklist will help you do so.

Calculating gross wages is the first step in properly paying your employees. Learn all about the process with this guide.

GAAP refers to accounting rules and standards used to prepare and standardize financial statements.

Learn about the loan options for veteran entrepreneurs who need funding for their small businesses.