Finance

The Paycheck Protection Program is an element of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package passed in March. How will it help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic?

In order to understand whether your business will make or lose money, you need to know what your overhead expenses are.

Contracts, lawyers and collections agencies are a few places to turn when you have clients who won't pay their invoices. Even better is to prevent the problem in the first place.

Prevent common expense fraud types from draining your company's funds.

Modern accounting requires both hard and soft skills, and businesses want accountants with the most up-to-date skill sets.

Online payment app usage is surging. There are pros and cons to accepting this payment method.

Night shift differential pay makes it easy to find and motivate daytime employees to work nighttime shifts. Here's how to implement it.

These money-saving tips will help your small business run efficiently and profitably.

Merit increases can boost worker productivity and retention, but you need to know if they're right for your business and the best ways to implement them.

Should you consider a merchant cash advance or working capital loan to alleviate your cash flow problems? Or would that make things worse?

To create a proper budget, you'll want to consider both your fixed and variable expenses. Here are some examples of each.

Schedule K-1 forms separate business income from personal income and are especially important for partnerships.

A clear, thorough invoice could be the difference between your business getting paid and your invoice being ignored.

When it comes to securing funding for your business, you have a lot of choices. How do you know which one is right for you? This ultimate guide on how to get a business loan will help you choose.

Need a business credit card? Find out what you'll need to qualify for one and how to apply.

Even if it isn't your forte, you still need to know the basics of accounting to ensure your business is being run right. Here are 11 accounting tips all small business owners should follow.

Small business owners face a number of challenges every day, and accounting is a big one. Here's how to stay on top of your finances as an entrepreneur.

Doing payroll yourself can be as easy as these eight steps.

Finding the right investors can be challenging but can also yield tremendous rewards.

Many businesses need loans to launch or grow. This guide will help you apply for a business loan and improve your chances of approval.

If your small business is in need of capital, angel investors are an option you can turn to for funding. Here's everything you need to know about finding an angel investor.

The Employee Retention Credit can save small business owners thousands of dollars this year. Here's how to take advantage of it.

If you're self-employed, a Roth IRA is one of the retirement savings tools you need in your arsenal.

Find out how much it costs to use a payroll company and how it compares to having a CPA run payroll for you.

Cash flow statements help businesses keep track of their finances. Here's what you need to know.

Gusto is a highly rated payroll solution, but it's not right for everyone. Here are the top six Gusto alternatives that may be ideal for your business.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules used for financial reporting in the U.S. Learn more about GAAP standards and why they matter for U.S. companies.

A general ledger is a record of a company's financial transactions that gives you insight into your company's financial health. Learn what a general ledger is and why you need one.

Startup business owners need operating capital, but many options involve giving up ownership in the business. It doesn't have to be this way.

Learn about the pros and cons of using a free POS system for your business.