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Business Accounting

How Do You Define Business Success?

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.

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

What Are You Willing to Do to Launch Your Business?

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

Do You Know What’s In Your Business Credit File?

By Mikal E. Belicove

Building a Business

The Payroll-Tax Cut Deal Gives Obama’s Budget Hope

By Diana Ransom

Business Operations & Logistics

Why You Should Ditch Your Annual Budget

If your business needs to be nimble, a rolling forecast is a better bet than an annual budget.

By Christopher Hann

Business Accounting

How to Sell Shares Without Going Public

Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO.

By Peter S. Cohan

Tech

CES 2012: Go Green With These Money-Saving Gadgets

A round-up of new tools that can help your business save a few extra dollars.

By John Patrick Pullen

Business Accounting

Cheap Chic: Frugal Living Tips for 2012

10 ways to live well while saving money in the new year.

By Michelle V. Rafter

Building a Business

Six Business Trends to Watch This Year

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.

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

Four Tips for Working Out Your Business Debts

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.

By Donald Todrin

Building a Business

Tabbedout: A Mobile Payment App for Restaurants and Bars

This new app enables restaurant and bar patrons to cash out their bill via smartphone, simplifying the process for customers and servers alike.

By Jason Ankeny

Building a Business

How to Weigh Your Options When Deciding on Financial Products

Household brands like Office Depot, Sam's Club and Google are offering financial products, but are they the way to go for your business?

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Small-Business Cards Offer Rewards, Some Risk

Banks are targeting more credit cards at small businesses, but companies must weigh the incentives against the potential costs.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

Will Repealing the 3% Withholding Tax Help Businesses Hire?

Eliminating a planned tax on government contractors is viewed as good news by business groups. But will it spur the hoped-for hiring?

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

Four Common Startup Money Mistakes

Good financial management is key to startup success. You can get your business off to a sound start if you can avoid these money traps.

By Gwen Moran

Business Accounting

Need Cash Fast? Pawngo Can Help

When banks aren't lending, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to online pawn shops like this one.

By Jonathan Blum

Building a Business

How to Know When to Hire a CFO

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.

By Christopher Hann

Building a Business

Big Banks Make Online Payments Easier for Business Owners

Here's a look at the range online business-banking tools from the major U.S. banks.

By Jonathan Blum

Building a Business

Why I Decided to Take the Money and Sell My Startup

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.

By Sam Hogg

Building a Business

Retail Rebuild: A New App Offers Real-Time Marketing Analysis and Advice

A new retailer gets a makeover while helping develop a web app for small-business owners.

By Jenna Schnuer

Business Accounting

The Secret to Saving: Think Before You Spend

There's a difference between spending irresponsibly and spending on things that improve your quality of life. Knowing the difference can set you free.

By J.D. Roth

Building a Business

What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Employers

President Obama is expected to propose offering to trim the amount of payroll taxes employers pay. Here are five things business owners can expect if it passes.

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Cutting Out the Red Tape for Small Businesses

The Obama administration's new effort to trim inefficient practices and wasteful spending might help small businesses the most.

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Entrepreneurs Ask: Will the Downturn Ever End?

This week's stock-market crash(es) and downgrading of America's credit rating leave business owners asking: Is this the new normal?

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

Seven Ways to Skyrocket Your Small Business’s Cash Flow

How can you escape the cash-flow trap? Here are some tips.

By Carol Tice

Business Accounting

Five Retirement Plan Options for Your Business

From IRAs to profit-sharing plans, learn which option is best to consider for your company's future.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

How to Boost Your Business Credit Score

Knowing what your credit report means is critical to your business and personal life.

By J.D. Roth

Building a Business

Interest Grows in Business Banking

Thanks to the repeal of a banking law, business bank accounts may now earn interest. But community banks aren't pleased.

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

Why Small Companies Are Taking Longer to Pay

Small business owners are taking longer to pay their bills, a new study shows. Here are a few theories on why.

By Carol Tice

Building a Business

5 Ways to Keep Cash Flow Pumping

For new business owners, getting cash flowing into the business should be priority No. 1. Here are ideas for getting started.

By Brad Sugars