Finances

When circumstances entirely out of your control make SBA loan payments difficult, you may qualify for a payment pause known as a deferment.

Find out how wage issues combined with inflation can hurt both existing businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure and contactless mobile payment method. Learn how Apple Pay works and how to accept Apple Pay in your business.

EBITDA is a way to measure your company's financial health. Learn how to use this analysis tool.

Good business credit helps your company grow faster. Learn how to build and maintain solid business credit.

Accounting reports are statements that show the financial health of a business.

Bankruptcy helps people and businesses get a fresh start financially. Learn what filing for bankruptcy entails, as well as its benefits and disadvantages.

Accurately gauging your business's value isn't an exact science. Learn valuation methods, how to calculate your business's value and why it's important.

Depreciation can affect the value of your assets and your taxes – often for several years. Learn how depreciation works and how to track it.

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

There are unique payroll challenges for a not-for-profit organization, such as a 501(c)(3). Here are some tips on running payroll for a nonprofit.

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 which states are best or worst for small business taxes. Our guide includes information on property, individual, sales and corporate taxes.

This guide offers tips for small businesses trying to collect debts.

The year's last quarter is a good time for businesses to strategize spending and expenses to prepare for tax season. Learn tips for end-of-year tax prep.

Business bank accounts are crucial for recordkeeping and professionalism. Learn how to get a business bank account even if your personal credit is poor.

This guide explains how SBA loans differ from typical bank loans and how you can use them to your small business’s advantage.

A balance sheet shows where your business stands at a certain point and includes assets and liabilities. Learn why balance sheets are crucial in business.

Several types of individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans can benefit self-employed people. Learn about saving for retirement as an entrepreneur.

Small business owners are responsible for their retirement planning. Learn how to set concrete goals and weigh retirement savings accounts.

A debt collection attorney works to recover debts from nonpaying customers. Learn when business owners should hire or consult a debt collection attorney.

Minimum wage increases affect small businesses. Learn about state and local minimum wage laws and what small businesses need to know to plan and adapt.

EMV chip cards help prevent fraud and allow customers to pay easily. Learn why you might want to accept this form of in-person card payment.

Learn about the types of inflation, the history of inflation in the U.S., inflation's impact on interest rates and how to protect your business from the effects of inflation.

A revolving line of credit lets businesses borrow against a set amount. Learn how revolving lines of credit work, their types, and their pros and cons.

Getting small business funding without collateral is challenging. An unsecured business loan is an option, but interest rates and risks are factors.

A lien gives a lender the right to your property or assets if you fail to repay a loan. Learn how liens can help your business and how to get rid of them.

A per diem is a daily stipend an employer provides to cover employee expenses. A per diem employee works with a company on a daily basis at a set rate.

Conducting random audits of your bookkeeper and finances can ensure your books are balanced and your bookkeeper is following proper protocol. Learn how.

Here’s everything small business owners need to know about being audited by the Internal Revenue Service.