Finances

CDOs caused the 2008 financial crisis, and similar asset categories are on the rise. Could they really cause another recession? Here's what to consider.

This guide defines intangible assets and explains why they're important to a small business.

If your employees are regularly working past their 40 hours a week, you are liable to pay them overtime. Find out what that means for your business.

This tax rule allows businesses to get the entire depreciation deduction in a single year.

These tax deductions might seem made up, but the IRS allows them. Do you qualify for any of these strange deductions?

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.

A credit policy provides flexible payment options to customers, while also helping to ensure you get paid what you're owed. Learn how to write one.

Charitable giving demonstrates that you give back to the community and are in business for more than profit.

Cost allocation is a process businesses use to identify costs. Here's everything you need to know.

An income statement can be used for gauging the health of a business and making strategic decisions. This guide explains how to prepare an income statement

Find the best apps to manage your expenses on the go.

Learn four areas of concern for small business owners amidst Federal Reserve interest rate hikes – and tips for how to respond.

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 how small businesses are – and aren't – getting ready for the next economic recession.

Find out everything you need to know about using Apple Pay for customer payments at 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.

Accounts receivable refer to unpaid invoices a business should receive from customers from sales. Learn how accounts receivable affects operations.

Learn the accounting cycle, an eight-step process for recording and analyzing your company's financial activities to ensure accurate bookkeeping.

The Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has benefited most small businesses, but some saw negative changes or none at all. Learn how it will impact you.

Joseph Hennessey, Small Business Innovation Research Adviser, explains

Understanding your ROI is key to making good financial decisions. Read on to learn what ROI is and how to calculate it.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a federal tax code signed into law in 2017. Learn how these changes to the tax code affect small business tax liabilities.

Proper bookkeeping is critical to the financial success of your business. Here is everything you need to know.

This article explains how value-based healthcare improves outcomes and results in happier practitioners and less spending throughout the medical industry.

When is the right time for your business to hire a CPA to take care of your tax needs? This guide explains how to know when to hire an accountant.

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

Learn the basics of credit card processing, including fees, transaction types, and pros and cons.

Learn how small businesses can get tax benefits with research and development credits.

Unsure whether you should send a client to collections? Learn when you should hire a debt collection service and what the process entails.

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