Finances

When circumstances entirely out of your control make SBA loan payments difficult, you may qualify for a payment pause known as a deferment.

Find out how wage issues combined with inflation can hurt both existing businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure and contactless mobile payment method. Learn how Apple Pay works and how to accept Apple Pay in your business.

EBITDA is a way to measure your company's financial health. Learn how to use this analysis tool.

Good business credit helps your company grow faster. Learn how to build and maintain solid business credit.

If you're considering offering pay cards as an option for your workers, you'll want to do your research.

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

Accounting reports are statements that show the financial health of a business.

Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.

Before you sign a contract with a credit card processor, you need to know what fees and terms you're agreeing to. Here's what you need to watch out for.

Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.

This guide to on-demand payroll explains the trend and analyzes whether it may be the right choice for your employees and business.

Depreciation can affect the value of your assets and your taxes – often for several years. Learn how depreciation works and how to track it.

Learn how business debt consolidation works and how to choose the best debt consolidation loan for your business.

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

Accepting mobile credit card payments allows your business to make sales anywhere, anytime. Find out how mobile credit card readers work.

There are unique payroll challenges for a not-for-profit organization, such as a 501(c)(3). Here are some tips on running payroll for a nonprofit.

POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here is everything you need to know about POS installation.

Making charitable contributions through your business helps others and may also provide unique benefits. Learn how charitable giving affects 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.

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 which states are best or worst for small business taxes. Our guide includes information on property, individual, sales and corporate taxes.

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.

Accountants and bookkeepers are both financial professionals but perform different tasks. This article explains the differences and when to hire each one.

This guide offers tips for small businesses trying to collect debts.

Payroll processing is the procedure for paying your employees. Learn the eight steps involved and other essential payroll processing information.

The year's last quarter is a good time for businesses to strategize spending and expenses to prepare for tax season. Learn tips for end-of-year tax prep.

Business bank accounts are crucial for recordkeeping and professionalism. Learn how to get a business bank account even if your personal credit is poor.

This guide explains how SBA loans differ from typical bank loans and how you can use them to your small business’s advantage.

A balance sheet shows where your business stands at a certain point and includes assets and liabilities. Learn why balance sheets are crucial in business.