Finances

This guide explains debt collection laws and how they apply to businesses.

This guide offers tips on how to draft a debt collection letter and when you should send one.

Collecting a debt from international customers can be tricky. Here are four steps you can take to try and collect on money you are owed.

To determine your business' financial health, you need to know how much money you are bringing in. Here is how to calculate your annual revenue.

Quotes and invoices help businesses get paid correctly and on time. Learn the differences between quotes and invoices and best practices for creating both.

Want to try crowdfunding your business venture? Here are 10 ways to get the most out of your crowdfunding campaign.

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

Giving your employees bonuses? Learn how to calculate the proper tax withholdings.

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

Learn exactly how to calculate net pay and payroll withholdings for your small business.

Learn what imputed income is, see examples and find out how to calculate the taxes you must pay on it to stay compliant.

Creating a payroll budget requires adding the total cost of each employee on your payroll. Learn to conduct this essential aspect of running your business.

Pay stubs are an important part of payroll accounting. Learn how to make pay stubs so your employees can track their wages, taxes and deductions.

An asset-based loan relies on a borrower's collateral. Learn the advantages and risks of asset-based lending to see if it's right for your business.

The simplest small business legal structure is sole proprietorship. Learn about your recordkeeping and tax obligations as a sole proprietor.

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

Though Apple Card is for consumers, small business owners can take advantage of some of its perks. See its benefits and uses.

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.

Hiring a collection agency is a big decision, but sometimes it’s a necessary step to be paid what you’re owed. This guide explains what to expect.

A company should never miss payroll because the consequences can be disastrous. Here is what you can do to prevent your business from defaulting.

Community banking can be a great funding resource if national options don't fit your needs. So what does its decline mean for small businesses?

Before putting your signature on a loan document, make sure you review and understand the most important loan contract terms.

Wage garnishment notices must be handled with care. Learn how to process and track garnishment, and discover resources for handling wage garnishment issues.

Workers' compensation insurance is a necessity for any business with employees. Learn why you need workers' comp, what it covers, and how to handle claims.

Learn how this cost-effective technique can help your small business tap into the followers of influencers and others.

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.

If your business is growing quickly, you may want to take your operations beyond your state's borders. Learn how to expand successfully.

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

Cost accounting scrutinizes your business's expenses. Companies, such as manufacturers, use cost accounting. Learn more about this type of accounting.

A REIT is a mutual fund for real estate properties. Learn how REITs were developed, how they work, and what investors need to know about making money.