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Building a Business

New Payment Platform Puts an End to the Daily Deposit Ritual

The expense and time it takes to get money deposited can gouge a company's profit margins. Jay Bhattacharya decided to address nearly every pain point in the transaction process.

By Gwen Moran

Business Accounting

5 Easy Ways to Take Control of Bookkeeping Without Wasting Your Time

By Mark J. Kohler

Business Accounting

Your Playbook to Starting Up On the Cheap: 10 Steps to Launch for Less Than $1,500 (Infographic)

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Don’t Be a Cheapskate and Other Must-Read Business Tips

By Brian Patrick Eha

Building a Business

Fed Throws Latest Punch in Swipe-Fee Brawl

The U.S. Federal Reserve says it will appeal an earlier decision from the U.S. District Court that challenged the swipe-fee regulations set by the central bank.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

How to Know If Your Business Has Outgrown QuickBooks

Some businesses use Intuit's popular software through every stage of growth, but it does have some drawbacks. As your business grows you may encounter these limitations.

By Joe Worth

Building a Business

Break out of Your Mom-And-Pop Shell With Polished Financials

No one likes dealing with financial stuff but the president of financial service company Consero Global Bill Klein provides us the skinny on the importance of investing in your startup's financial data.

By Bill Klein

Business Accounting

How to Play the Numbers Game and Win

Knowing your break-even point and how to get there will help get your business on the right foot.

By Brad Sugars

Business Accounting

4 Kinds of Fraud That Could Destroy Your Business

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.

By Matt Garrett

Building a Business

Why Exxon’s Lower Profit is Bad for Taxpayers

While some lawmakers are quick to join in the chorus of complaints about 'Big Oil', it's companies like Exxon that send the bags of cash to Washington for Congress to squander, writes Ray Hennessey.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

In a Win for Small Merchants, Judge Overturns Fed Ruling on Debit Card Fees

In the ongoing saga between the nation's biggest banks and small retailers over swipe fees, the courts rule in favor of Main Street.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Economists Optimistic Even As Sales Growth Slows

A group of economists believe that U.S. economic growth is stable despite sales growth slowing in the second quarter, according to a new report.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

3 Weekly Accounting Habits to Install Right This Minute

To ease the pain of doing your taxes later, here are some good-accounting practices to implement now.

By Amrik Randhawa

Building a Business

Senate Confirms Richard Cordray to Lead U.S. Consumer Protection Agency

After a two-year standoff, lawmakers vote to formally install the former Ohio Attorney General at the helm of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Accounting

The 3 Dashboards You Must Have for Your Business Now

It's important to have hard figures on how your business is doing at your finger tips. Keeping track of these numbers doesn't have to take time. Here are three dashboards that will do the work for you.

By Dave Lavinsky

Building a Business

10 Cash-Flow Surprises That Could Kill Your Startup

Even if your company is profitable, you could still run out of that oh-so-important business lifeblood: cash. Here are some common capital issues to avoid.

By Martin Zwilling

Building a Business

U.S. Consumer Getting Stronger, Loan Delinquencies Continue to Fall

U.S. consumers continued to pay down debt in the first quarter of 2013 as household wealth rose above its pre-recession peak.

By Paige Gance

Building a Business

Why Your Business Could Be Failing Even If You Hit Your Numbers

More than half of businesses that meet their income forecasts fail. Here's why and what steps you can take to make sure your business forecasts are financially sound.

By Matt Garrett

Building a Business

Survey: Small-Business Owners Still Slow to Embrace Credit-Card Payments

While many small merchants only accept cash or checks, most consumers prefer plastic.

By Nathalie Pierrepont

Business Accounting

New Accounting Framework to Ease Burdens for Small Businesses

Two U.S. accounting organizations aim to give business owners streamlined options for financial reporting.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Accounting

10 Questions to Ask When Determining Your Salary

These guidelines will help you settle on the right amount for you and your business.

By Lisa Girard

Building a Business

Why You Should Ditch Your ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Mentality

In starting up, paying top dollar for the biggest and best tools, gadgets and the like could cost you even more in the long run. Instead, you should think smarter, not bigger.

By Ken Oboh

Building a Business

The Internet Sales-Tax Bill Takes a Step Forward

A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans.

By Catherine Clifford

Building a Business

Entrepreneurs See Brighter Days for Their Business, Not the Economy

In two surveys released today, small-business owners report being more optimistic about their company's future, though concerns persist about government regulation, the economy, taxes and health care.

By Cheryl Winokur Munk

Building a Business

How Much Inventory Does Your Company Need?

Several factors go into deciding how much inventory you need to stock. We take a look at the essential elements to consider.

By Mike Sowinski

Building a Business

3 Signs You Need to Take a Pay Cut

CEOs are cutting back on their salaries left and right this week -- from President Obama to J.C. Penney CEO, Ron Johnson. Are you a candidate for a pay cut? Here are three signs you might be.

By Victor Cheng

Building a Business

How to Set Your Salary

Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here's how to determine what you're worth.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Are Your Eyes Bigger Than Your Budget? 3 Tips to Rein in Your Startup Costs

Startups simply must make a budget and stick to it. Otherwise, you could wind up a statistic. Here are just three ways to keep your costs down.

By Neil Parmar

Brick & Mortar

Looking to Bolster Your Cashflow With a Home Mortgage Refinance? Consider These Tips

With interest rates at record lows, refinancing your home mortgage is one way to create some wiggle room in your budget. Here's how to be prepared.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Accounting

How to Handle Cash Flow When Disaster Strikes

What you need to consider to keep your business up and running when forces beyond your control cause you to temporarily shut down your business.

By Joe Worth