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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.

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.

Many business owners have learned the hard way that family, friends and finances don't always mix.

The most unexpected areas of overspending for a small and growing business.

A little checkup on your spending can go a long way. Here's what to do if you feel like you're watching your money go down the drain.

Whether you are going it alone, or you just want to understand what your CFO is doing, here are the best strategies for analyzing expenses in your business.

When it comes to regulations, small businesses may feel the sting the most. Here, we parse how each of the candidates might alleviate those pressures.

To make better marketing budget decisions, listen to what your business data can tell you. Here are some tips for getting started.

Venture capitalist, author and professor Peter S. Cohan answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.

Where to be extra careful when you trim budgets.

Student entrepreneur Eric Muli reveals how hard work, rejection and a little luck helped him land an investor for his startup.

At the end of the year, a slew of tax breaks are set to expire, effectively increasing your bill to Uncle Sam. Here is a rundown of some of the changes that may not heard about.

While it's tempting to sign up for another card to survive a cash flow crunch, consider these important tips first.

Is your small business caught in a cash crunch? Consider these steps to get customers to speed up and cut that check.

Financial dashboards are a popular way for small business owners to manage their money and track their growth without the hassle and expense of a business consultant.

A last-minute shortfall led a restaurateur to a speedy merchant cash advance in exchange for a cut of future sales.

Whether your investors are friends and family or VCs, here's a guideline on how to pay yourself as your startup grows.

Keeping a steady job can help sustain you and yours while your business is just getting off the ground. Here are five factors to consider before letting go of your 9 to 5.

Confused about payment schedules and hidden fees? We'll walk you through the fine print.

Getting through the often arduous startup period can be difficult for any entrepreneur — let alone someone who's starting up for the first time. Here's how to get equipped for the long haul.