Finances

Monetary policy determines the amount of money that flows through the economy. Learn how it affects your business.

If your business uses PayPal or another payment processor, you'll be charged a merchant fee. QuickBooks can help you manage and record those fees.

SMS payments can help you obtain customer payments that might otherwise go missed – and that's not their only benefit.

Equipment can be both an asset and a liability in business accounting. Learn how to classify it properly on your balance sheet.

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

Get your customers to pay their bills quickly with these accounting payment terms and strategies.

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

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.

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.

Small businesses may be able to use futures to hedge against price volatility in raw goods or products. Learn how to start using futures to control costs.

Does your business have what investors like to see?

This guide includes several key factors for consideration to improve your business finances and how to implement any changes.