Finances

Tax deductions are great, but some might be less than legal. Here's the ones you should take and which ones you should avoid.

Does your business have what investors like to see?

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.

Real wages have remained stagnant over time, and even as hourly wages increase, so, too, does the cost of living. The impact this trend has on consumer spending could be problematic for many small...

It's a good time for small businesses to buy property. Here's what you need to know to start acquiring commercial real estate.

Is it time for the U.S. to remove the penny from circulation? Learn why some experts think the one-cent copper coin isn't worth the trouble of manufacturing.

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

Every expense associated with payroll is a payroll liability. That includes wages, taxes and payroll service costs.

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

In need of a bank for your business? Here are the factors to consider when choosing one.

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

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.

1099-MISC and 1099-NEC are IRS forms used to report your taxable payments to non-employees. Learn when each is used and how.

Overhead rate is a measure of a company's indirect costs relative to another input or metric. Learn how to calculate your overhead rate.

Cash basis and accrual basis are two different ways of valuing assets on your business's books. Learn the differences and why they matter.

Double declining balance depreciation is a method of quickly depreciating large business assets. Learn how and when to use it.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the impact of inflation on average people around the U.S. See the latest data and how it affects small businesses.

Here are five things you can do to get lower credit card processing fees.

A price quote and invoice help you get paid for the services you provide. Here are the differences between the two and what each should include.

Learn what you need in order to qualify for a commercial real estate loan.

Learn all about the payroll forms small business owners must file or obtain, and how payroll software can help.

This guide identifies common business liabilities that every small business owner should keep track of and understand.

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

Providing 401(k) plans has advantages for both business owners and employees. Learn about tax credits, exclusions, matching and more.

Filing your taxes can be tricky when you're self-employed. This handy guide can make things easier.

This guide explains what compound interest is and how to calculate it for your small business.

Learn all about NASDAQ, the world's second-largest, tech-heavy stock exchange.

You should avoid missing payroll at all costs. If you can't make it, here's what happens.

This guide examines five alternatives to QuickBooks accounting software.

Are your customers refusing to pay their outstanding balance? Here's what you can do when a customer won't pay their bill.