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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tax Accountant
BY Jane Porter
While you may think of accountants as numbers people, a good accountant does more than just crunch the numbers. Here's what to ask to find the best one.
Choosing the Right Business Entity and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How your business entity can affect your personal finances, tapping into your emotions to inspire others, finding time to exercise and more: our tips of the week.
Play Video Tips for Writeoffs, Obamacare and Keeping the Tax Man at Bay (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Tax accountant Mark Kohler offers need-to-know advice to business owners.
6 Things About Money You May Not Think About -- But Should
BY Jane Porter
One of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make is losing sight of their personal finances when trying to grow their business. Here's how to avoid falling into that trap.
The Fiscal Cliff Deal and Small-Business Job Creation
BY Scott Shane
While the political compromise in Washington might have been an overall plus for the U.S. economy, the measures are likely to damp small-business employment.
Anonymous Investors Offer a Lending Alternative
BY Michelle Goodman
On peer-to-peer lending website Prosper, anonymous users raise money from anonymous investors, Kickstarter-style.
How to Change the Financial Future of Your Business
BY Rick Rodgers
Follow these seven tips to get your finances on track in the New Year.
What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal and Saving Taxes in 2013
BY Mark J. Kohler
Here's what entrepreneurs need to know about the American Taxpayer Relief Act.
Tax Time: 1099s for Contractor Wages Made Easy
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
New IRS-approved web filing options make filing 1099 forms a breeze.
How One Business Bounced Back from Bankruptcy
BY Gwen Moran
Four factors that led to Fatburger's financial comeback.
What's Ahead in 2013 for Venture Capital
BY Peter S. Cohan
Startups in enterprise IT are more likely to come out ahead next year, but those in the consumer space may have a harder time getting funding.
The Benefits of Cloud-Based Point-of-Sale Systems
BY Mikal E. Belicove
What are the advantages of switching your POS system to a mobile device.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About What's Ahead in 2013 for the U.S. Economy
BY Scott Shane
Given the business outlook for the coming year, it's hard to find any winners and the list of losers is long.
10 Questions to Answer Before Pitching Investors
BY Jane Porter
Preparation can mean the difference between securing funding and being left high and dry. Here's how to make sure you've covered all your bases.
Nervous Optimism About Capital Markets for Small Businesses in 2013
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
JOBS Act could give rise to additional IPOs in the New Year.
4 Things to Consider Before Giving to Charity
BY J.D. Roth
When it comes to supporting a charity, it helps to be realistic.
12 Creative Money-Saving Tactics for Small-Business Owners
Looking for ways to do more with less? Consider the tactics that some small-business owners have devised to stretch a dollar.
Fiscal Cliff Worries? Starting a New Business Could Be Your Best Tax Option
BY Mark J. Kohler
Higher taxes are all but certain. Here are four ways starting a new business can help you offset the impact of any fiscal cliff changes.
5 Funding Sources to Grow Your Business (Infographic)
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons of securing capital from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capitalists, the SBA and community banks.
How 'Going Green' Can Save You Money
BY J.D. Roth
It's not just for do-gooders--sustainability saves money, too.
3 Rules for Selling a Business: Lessons From the HP-Autonomy Fiasco
BY Jason Fell
Being acquired by another company? Keep these factors in mind.
Play Video Why Business and Personal Funds Should Be Separate (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains why mixing your money can lead to legal issues.
3 Things to Consider Before Your Business Donates to Charity
BY Stephanie Vozza
It's the season of giving. But before you open your wallet, follow this checklist to make sure you get your money is put to the best use.
Grant Cardone on Debunking the Price Myth
BY Grant Cardone
In this special 'Ask Entrepreneur' feature, how to boost sales without dropping prices or engaging in a price war with competitors.
For the New Generation of Venture Capitalists, Their Advice Is More Valuable Than Their Money
BY Peter S. Cohan
'NewGen VCs' don't come out of finance. It's all about prior entrepreneurial experience.
Inside What Small-Business Owners Had to Say to Obama About the Fiscal Cliff
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Several small-business owners met with the president this week to discuss the possible fiscal cliff. We caught up with one entrepreneur to find out what they talked about.Ads by Google
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