Finances

If your business's cash flow is lagging, learn the nine tips experts recommend for survival.

Learn the basic concepts of accounting so you can manage your company's financials.

Medical billing is complicated, but these tips from healthcare pros can help.

Remove the confusion around accepting credit cards at your small business and learn what to look out for in a credit card processing company.

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?

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.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or the Dow, is an index that shows how 30 companies have traded in the stock market.

As minimum wages rise and big businesses offer employees more money, how can small businesses compete?

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 how cash and accrual accounting compare to one another, and how to determine which is best for your business.

A biweekly pay schedule is the most common pay frequency. Here's how your small business can implement it.

Your customers and clients won't always remember to pay on time. Learn how to accept recurring payments to counter this problem.

SMS payments can help you obtain customer payments that might otherwise go missed – and that's not their only benefit.

Learn how to set up direct deposit in QuickBooks Payroll.

This guide explains how to create QuickBooks payroll reports and how these payroll reports can help your business.

If your small business hasn't upgraded its technology to accept EMV chip cards, now's the time to do it. Here's why.

There are several laws and guidelines collection agencies must follow when collecting on a debt. Here are the laws that apply to you if you owe creditors.

Find out what fiscal policy is and how affects the economy – and your business – through investment opportunities, tax changes and unemployment rates.

Trying to figure out your small business budget? Here's some expert advice on managing your finances.

If you're a small or medium business, you likely don't have the staff to dedicate to chasing overdue invoices.

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.

Inflation can impact your business and the wider economy. Here's what it is and why it's important.

The Republican tax plan has officially made it through Congress. Here's what it means for your business.

From not having access to loans to not getting paid for government contracts, the impact of government shutdown on small businesses could be significant.

Apple Pay is a popular form of digital payment from customers. Discover how to accept Apple Pay at your business.

POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here's how to set up yours.

Joseph Hennessey, Small Business Innovation Research Adviser, explains

Businesses will need to start preparing for tax season in just a few short months. Here are the major issues every small business owner should be watching.

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...

Predatory lending practices include loan flipping, hidden fees and balloon payments. Fortunately, there are laws that protect borrowers.