Cash Flow & Money Management
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 business
Six Ways to Smooth Out Uneven Cash Flow
BY Scott Gerber
How one small-business owner made strategic changes when finances became unpredictable.
Five Bookkeeping Tips for Business Owners
BY Eileen P. Gunn
Adopting some good habits can help stave off costly errors when it comes to recordkeeping.
How to Grow Your Business in Risky Times
BY Carol Tice
Owners are finally coming out of survival mode and moving into growth mode. Here are a few suggestions for how to grow without taking on added risks.
Five Ways to Keep Cash Flow Pumping
BY Brad Sugars
For new business owners, getting cash flowing into the business should be priority No. 1. Here are ideas for getting started.
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Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software Inc., on the best way to set up an effective cash-management system.
10 Business Investments to Make Now
BY Gwen Moran
Business owners reveal the expenditures that paid off -- big-time.Four Tips for Subleasing Office Space
BY Gwen Moran
Those offices you're paying for and not using can bring in some extra cash. But being a landlord can be tricky business.
Four New Ways to Make the Most of Working Capital
BY Jonathan Blum
The financial times, they are a'changing. Keep up or get out, old-timer.
Financial Resolutions for 2011
BY Eileen P. Gunn
Consider these five business goals as you embark on a new year.
Beware High 401(k) Fees
BY Gwen Moran
What you need to know about the charges behind 401(k) plans to keep your employees happy.Is it Time for a CFO?
BY Gwen Moran
Managing financial issues can take a toll on owners. Know when to turn to a pro.
How to Reduce Credit Card Fees
BY Gwen Moran
Rates for business credit cards are still high. Here are ways to knock them down.Enticing Credit Card Offer? Better Read the Fine Print
BY Rosalind Resnick
When it comes to credit card offers, you need to know a few things before accepting.
Four Smart Places to Stash Emergency Cash
BY Karin Price Mueller
The mattress might have worked for grandpa, but better options exist for parking relatively liquid and easy-to-access funds.
A Debt-Free Philosophy
BY Rosalind Resnick
An unmanageable load of personal debt can create a long-term nightmare. Here's a look at some smart methods for getting out from under it.
How to Improve Your Financial IQ
Stop avoiding your numbers--there's nothing to be afraid of and everything to gain.
Credit Unions to the Rescue?
BY Gwen Moran
Find out how this old-school alternative to traditional banks could be the answer to your credit-crunch blues.
Save Serious Money With a Business Energy Audit
BY Elsa Wenzel
Whether it's a home-based biz or an office high-rise, plugging energy leaks can bring measurable savings.
How to Formulate A Premium Pricing Strategy
BY Paul Spiegelman
6 tips to earn the right to charge your customers top dollar
Midyear Tax Check: Organize Now, Save Later
BY Karin Price Mueller
Don't let tax season catch you off guard.
Keep More of What You've Earned
BY Lesley Spencer Pyle
Women often overlook the need to protect their assets--whether business or personal. That's a big mistake.
Do You Really Want Those Services--and Fees?
BY Rosalind Resnick
Watch for hidden (or, at least, sneaky) charges on your phone, cable and utility bills.Is That a Business Credit Card in Your Wallet?
BY Kate Lister
If it is, forget the Credit Card Act--you're as vulnerable as ever to sky-high rates, erratic billing and unexpected fees.
New 1099 Requirements for B2B Transactions
BY Bonnie Lee
A recent tax code addition will mean increased paperwork for small businesses.Ads by Google






