Cash Flow & Money Management
10 Ways to Slash Your Business's Gas Costs
BY Carol Tice
Fuel prices are forecast to hit an all-time high this year. Here are some strategies for keeping your transportation costs in check.
How Do You Define Business Success?
BY Carol Tice
After five grueling months mining for gold, Hoffman's crew from 'Gold Rush Alaska' fell short. Here's why setting business goals -- even small ones -- can leave you feeling like a winner.
Four Questions to Ask Before Setting a Price
BY Mark Stiving
Before you figure out your pricing, figure out your business.
Why You Should Ditch Your Annual Budget
BY Christopher Hann
If your business needs to be nimble, a rolling forecast is a better bet than an annual budget.
Six Business Trends to Watch This Year
BY Carol Tice
In 2012, it will pay to keep an eye on a few key big-picture trends. Here are the ones that make my list for top insomnia producers.
How to Survive a Price War
BY Mark Stiving
Companies don't win a price war. They survive it. Strategize ahead of time how you will respond to competitor price changes.
How to Compete -- and Win -- When Rivals Cut Prices
BY Brad Sugars
Discounting can be your ticket to disaster. Add value instead, and watch your business thrive.
Four Tips for Working Out Your Business Debts
BY Donald Todrin
You can get out from under that mountain of debt. Here's how to make sure your bank works for you, versus the other way around.
Small-Business Cards Offer Rewards, Some Risk
BY Gwen Moran
Banks are targeting more credit cards at small businesses, but companies must weigh the incentives against the potential costs.
Four Rules for Pricing Products
BY Mark Stiving
Before you put a price tag on a product or service, find out how much customers value it.
How to Know When to Hire a CFO
BY Christopher Hann
More than the usual trouble sleeping at night is just one indicator that it's time to bring in an experienced executive to bring order to your firm's finances.
Big Banks Make Online Payments Easier for Business Owners
BY Jonathan Blum
Here's a look at the range online business-banking tools from the major U.S. banks.
Why I Decided to Take the Money and Sell My Startup
BY Sam Hogg
The founder of 2-year-old digital card startup GiftZip.com decided to sell to gift-card behemoth SVM. He shares his views on the dangers of not doing the math.
Why You Don't Want to Be the Low-Cost Leader
BY Mark Stiving
Before you decide to price your products lower than the competition, let us talk you out of it.
The Secret to Saving: Think Before You Spend
BY J.D. Roth
There's a difference between spending irresponsibly and spending on things that improve your quality of life. Knowing the difference can set you free.
Play Video How Much Should I Pay Myself? (Video)
Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, on when and how business owners should take a paycheck. His advice: Make it a percentage of your revenue but also consider how efficiently you run your business. Part of our Coaches Corner series.
Five Signs It's Time to Change Your Prices
BY Lisa Girard
Are your prices driving away customers or creating unrealistic demand? You may be making one or more of these common mistakes. Here's how to turn it around.
Play Video How Do I Build Credit for My Business? (Video)
Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, shares four tips on building business credit and improving your credit score.
Entrepreneurs Ask: Will the Downturn Ever End?
BY Carol Tice
This week's stock-market crash(es) and downgrading of America's credit rating leave business owners asking: Is this the new normal?
How to Boost Your Business Credit Score
BY J.D. Roth
Knowing what your credit report means is critical to your business and personal life.
inDinero: A Financial Tracking Tool for Small Business
BY Jonathan Blum
Call it Mint.com for business. Our reviewer takes a closer look.
Interest Grows in Business Banking
BY Carol Tice
Thanks to the repeal of a banking law, business bank accounts may now earn interest. But community banks aren't pleased.
When to Hire a Bookkeeper or Accountant
BY Eileen P. Gunn
When QuickBooks takes you only so far, it's time to bring in a financial pro.
Why Small Companies Are Taking Longer to Pay
BY Carol Tice
Small business owners are taking longer to pay their bills, a new study shows. Here are a few theories on why.
Three Common Accounting Mistakes
BY Lisa Girard
Expert advice and lessons learned from financial missteps of small-business owners.
A Primer on Cash-Flow Projections
BY Kate Lister
Regular cash flow projections can keep creditors at bay--and go a long way toward ensuring the good health of your businessAds by Google







