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Building a Business

8 Bulletproof Ways to Bootstrap Your Business

It takes remarkably little money to make money, if you're clever and work hard.

By R.L. Adams

Business Accounting

4 Tips for Managing Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business

Large swings in revenue leaves you open to mismanagement.

By Lisa Stevens

Thought Leaders

3 Challenges Every Entrepreneur Must Overcome

No matter the industry, these universal roadblocks require business owners to balance immediate needs with longer-range strategies.

By Ryan Himmel

Business Operations & Logistics

6 Hacks for Getting Clients to Pay You Faster

Almost everybody pays eventually but almost nobody pays sooner than they have to. That's a problem.

By John Rampton

Business News

How One Entrepreneur Found Lasting Success By Focusing on 3 Basic Business Principles

A single-minded focus on revenue can blind you to how badly your business is really doing.

By Serenity Gibbons

Building a Business

4 Preparations You Can Take Now to Avoid Being Crushed in the Next Crash

When times are bad, you know they will get better. So don't fool yourself about what's coming when times are good.

By Raul Villacis

Thought Leaders

5 Ways Smarter Invoicing Can 10x Your Business Cash Flow in Weeks

Getting the gig means little until you're paid.

By John Rampton

Business Operations & Logistics

Do You Have a ‘Cash-Flow Conundrum’? If Yes, Remind Yourself That Cash Is King (and Queen).

Timely billing, bootstrapping and resisting the urge to splurge are all keys to your business's survival.

By Elise Mitchell

Business Funding

5 Steps to Stop Spending Yourself out of Survival

Moving quickly and decisively with a well-thought-out "Plan B" could make all the difference in your eventual business success.

By Brent Freeman

Business News

Cash is King

Before you look for a funding solution, you need to make sure your foundations are strong. In this regard, cash is king.

By Nadia Rawjee

Business Operations & Logistics

What to Do With Bad Debts On Your Books

The longer you are owed, the less likely you are to be paid.

By John Rampton

Business Operations & Logistics

Should You Let Your Clients (Or Your Staff) See Your Financials?

Radical financial transparency can help -- and hurt -- your business

By Clint Carter

Building a Business

The 5 Phases of Cash Flow

Getting to "profitable" takes longer than you think. First, you have to suffer a little pain.

By Doug and Polly White

Building a Business

U.S. Small Businesses Owed $825 Billion in Unpaid Invoices (Infographic)

That so many small businesses fail is no mystery when, on average, each is owed $84,000 for products and services delivered but not paid for.

By Eyal Shinar

Building a Business

8 Ways to Avoid Cash Flow Surprises That Could Kill Your Business

Be aware of common cash flow problems and have a plan in place to address them when needed.

By John Rampton

Business Accounting

11 Genius Ways Entrepreneurs Saved Thousands (and One Saved $1 Million)

If you read one slideshow today, it should be this one.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

The Money Metric You Might Not Know — But Should

Think you'll run out of money before you turn a profit? Then do this.

By Sam Hogg

Business Accounting

Why Now Is The Best Time To Hunt For VC Funding

The success of your company's pitch could depend on the calendar.

By Sam Hogg

Business Accounting

What to Do When Customers Don’t Pay

Protect yourself.

By Margaret Littman

Building a Business

7 Crucial Money Tips to Failure-Proof Your New Business

Time is money, and both are especially critical for startups. Practice these skills until they're second nature so your launch doesn't crash and burn instead.

By Iman Jalali

Building a Business

5 Ways To Boost Your Business’ Cash Flow

First off, are you selling your products for too little? Increasing their price may increase their perceived value.

By Thomas Smale