Finances

Understanding direct costs and indirect costs is important for properly tracking business expenses.

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

Section 179 allows businesses to get the entire depreciation deduction in a single year.

Accounts payable includes all of your business's expenses except payroll. Here's how to handle this important component of your business finances.

A bull market is a period of optimism and investor confidence.

It's a tool for looking inside your business to outline what it's really worth.

These 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.

Is a paycard or direct deposit a better payment method for your employees? This guide will introduce you to paycards, direct deposit and how each works.

Need credit card processing support? Here's how to use your iPhone as a credit card processor.

Is a pay card a good way to pay your employees? Here's everything you need to know about pay cards.

Monetary policy determines the amount of money that flows through the economy.

These off-the-wall tax deductions are legal, believe it or not. Do you qualify for any?

Dividend investing can be a great way for small business owners to stabilize their investment portfolios and receive passive income.

Getting funding for your small business without collateral can be challenging unless you seek an unsecured business loan, but are the interest rates and risks worth it?

A stimulus plan is in the works to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn how it will help small businesses plan for long-term recovery.

If you have expensive assets, depreciation is a key accounting and tax calculation.

Deflation is when prices fall. It is the opposite of inflation.

President Donald Trump announced last night that the Small Business Administration will provide low-interest loans to SMBs affected by COVID-19.

It's always a good idea to conduct random audits to ensure all your books are balanced and nothing is fishy.

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

Most customers expect you to accept debit and credit card payments, and to do so you need a merchant account. Here's what to expect when opening a merchant account for your business.

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

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is essentially a mutual fund that invests in real estate.

Stagflation is rare, but it has devastating effects on the economy. Here's what a period of stagflation would mean for businesses and the larger job market.

Learn about the differences between cash and accrual accounting before you decide which method to use for your small business.

Hartford Funds has released new data suggesting financial advisors are concerned about economic slowdown due to geopolitical strife and recruiting hardships.

It's good practice to take advantage of every tax deduction you can. But some might not be legal. Here's which deductions to take and which to avoid.

Microfinancing is a type of lending that can have a significant impact, especially in the developing world.

Inflation and how it impacts the wider economy is important to your business.

As a business owner, it's important to know what your profit margins are and track them at all times.