Finances

Whether just starting out or looking to scale up, your small business may benefit from an unsecured business loan.

While SBA and conventional loans offer low interest rates, they differ in other areas. Learn the differences between these two types of loans.

Freelancers are responsible for figuring out their own tax obligations and when to pay. Learn how to pay taxes as a freelancer.

Charitable giving demonstrates that you give back to the community and are in business for more than profit.

Cost allocation is a process businesses use to identify costs. Here's everything you need to know.

Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of wages from your bank to your employees' accounts. Here's how to set up direct deposit for your business.

In the workplace, "per diem" usually refers to a daily allowance or stipend for certain business travel expenses. Here's what employers need to know.

Learn what information to include in a payroll report, both to ensure legal compliance and to improve financial management.

This guide explains how business owners can pay themselves with a payroll tactic known as an "owner's draw."

An income statement can be used for gauging the health of a business and making strategic decisions. This guide explains how to prepare an income statement

Expense reports are used for a variety of purposes. Here is how your business can use them.

With April 15 quickly approaching, Business News Daily spoke with several tax and small business experts about some of the biggest mistakes that are made when filing taxes, what deductions shouldn't...

Find the best apps to manage your expenses on the go.

ChexSystems can negatively affect your ability to open a business checking account, but it won't make it impossible.

You can't neglect financial health in the crucial early stages of building a business. Here are seven financial management tips for startups.

Learn four areas of concern for small business owners amidst Federal Reserve interest rate hikes – and tips for how to respond.

Learn the differences between FIFO (first in, first out) and LIFO (last in, first out) to determine the best inventory management method for your business.

Find out how small businesses are – and aren't – getting ready for the next economic recession.

Find out everything you need to know about using Apple Pay for customer payments at your business.

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.

Sales tax gets complicated if you sell to customers in other states. Learn how to manage your sales tax obligations and comply with state tax laws.

Learn how accounting ratios and formulas work, and why you should use these accounting tools for your small business.

Accounts receivable refer to unpaid invoices a business should receive from customers from sales. Learn how accounts receivable affects operations.

Crowdsourcing can be an effective way to raise funding for your small business. Here are 10 ways to make sure your campaign is a success.

Community banking can be a great funding resource if national options don't fit your needs. So what does its decline mean for small businesses?

Learn the accounting cycle, an eight-step process for recording and analyzing your company's financial activities to ensure accurate bookkeeping.

This guide identifies common credit card processing scams that target small businesses and offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to a scammer.

The Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has benefited most small businesses, but some saw negative changes or none at all. Learn how it will impact you.

An asset-based loan relies on a borrower's collateral. Learn the advantages and risks of asset-based lending to see if it's right for your business.

Joseph Hennessey, Small Business Innovation Research Adviser, explains