Finances

These financial reports help track cash flow, supply chains and budgets.

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

Monetary policy impacts the economy and small businesses. Here’s what you need to know.

Gross revenue and net revenue are distinct, but both are important for small businesses to track.

Keep these tips in mind to avoid predatory loans.

When you're reviewing your payroll reports, these must-have pieces of information are important for both compliance and efficiency.

Streamline bookkeeping and keep your business's finances in order.

Balance sheets and income statements are invaluable tools to gauge your business's performance and prospects. This guide will help you understand how to use these financial statements.

Not all forms of accounting are the same. Some focus on costs, others on audits and some focus on taxes.

Cash-only businesses might be missing out on customers and profits.

Accounting is an important part of running a successful business. Here’s the basics you need to know.

Gather your company's revenue and expense data in a concise report.

A business line of credit gives you access to the funding you need, typically with lower interest rates than what you'd pay for a credit card.

Master your payroll process with these straightforward steps.

Here are some reasons you'll want to export invoices from QuickBooks to Excel — and exactly how to do it.

Learn if this financing type can help improve your business's cash flow.

Cost of goods sold (COGS) is an important part of accounting that gives insight into your profitability.

Learn the best way to implement a clear and consistent merit pay policy.

Understand the benefits and drawbacks before committing to this type of loan.

The SBIR program connects small businesses with government grants for research, development and product commercialization.

Learn when this deduction is the best choice for tax benefits.

Taking the right tax deductions may help reduce your tax liability significantly.

All businesses deal with these liabilities, which must be paid on time. Learn how a company should manage payroll.

These loans are used to obtain business or strategic assets, like equipment, and allow businesses to pay for things over time.

Understanding what a tax audit is can make them less scary. Here's what you should know if you receive an audit notice from the IRS.

Learn what overtime is and how you should dole it out to your employees.

When it comes to payroll and budget, these terms are crucial to understand. But what's the difference?

Calculating gross wages is the first step to paying employees correctly and keeping accurate payroll records. Learn about the process with this guide.

Becoming an employer means learning the ins and outs of SUTA.

Most employees have come to expect direct deposit paychecks. Here’s how to set up direct deposit for your small business.