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Nearly half of entrepreneurs experience fraud at some point in their business's life. Here are four common types of fraud to watch out for and how to avoid them.

With this year's tax season happily in your rearview, now's the time to make your next tax time easier. Here are some tips.

Your accountant will love you if you follow these record-keeping basics. And auditors will have less cause for concern.

With the growth of virtual assistants, their expertise now runs the gamut -- from making vendor calls to sending out thank you cards to prospective clients. Here's how to make the most of virtual help.

This time of year may be about giving, but don't forget to devote plenty of time to getting your books in order. Here are a few often-missed year-end accounting tasks.

When you're first starting up, making a few accounting allies can help set you on the right track to have hassle-free financials.

Waiting until the end of the year to get your books in order can be a losing gamble. Consider knocking out those year-end anxieties now.

Establishing solid corporate and accounting strategies from the start is critical when launching a business. Consider this advice to get off on the right financial foot.

Some small businesses may need to declare added income on their 2011 returns. Here's what you need to know if do business on eBay or Etsy.

How much of your time is taken up with activities that don't create new products or services, drive more sales or find new customers? If the answer is a lot, here are some tasks to offload.

When QuickBooks takes you only so far, it's time to bring in a financial pro.

There's a fine line between business and pleasure when you're talking entertainment expenses. Learn what you can and can't deduct.

Inputting checks, managing bank accounts and creating reports don't have to be an intimidating process.

Follow these steps to find a professional to help navigate the maze of tax issues facing your startup.