Simone Johnson
Staff writer
New York City, NY
I've written for finance outlets, HerMoney and Black Enterprise in the past. Today I cover a range of topics from payroll to entrepreneurship.
Introduction
About Me
Simone Johnson is a business.com and Business News Daily writer who has covered a range of financial topics for small businesses, including on how to obtain critical startup funding and best practices for processing payroll. Simone has researched and analyzed many products designed to help small businesses properly manage their finances, including accounting software and small business loans. In addition to her financial writing for business.com and Business News Daily, Simone has written previously on personal finance topics for HerMoney Media.
Simone's Product and Service Reviews
Our team conducts an independent analysis of products and services that can help manage your business.
01.04.23
The Best Factoring Companies of 2023
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11.22.22
The Best App Maker and Development Solutions of 2023
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02.28.23
The Best Web and Cloud Hosting Services of 2023
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Simone's Activity
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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals A good business goal can help lead your company to success, but how do you set the right ones? Here are tips to help you set good professional goals.
Updated February 21, 2023
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What Is a Hard Money Loan? Hard money loans make sense for businesses that need fast capital or can't access other financing, but a payback plan is key for this type of lending.
Updated March 23, 2023
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A Guide to Payroll Forms As a small business owner, do you know enough about different payroll forms? Click to read about payroll deduction forms, certified payroll forms and more.
Updated February 21, 2023
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How Is a Cash Flow Statement Prepared? Find out what to include in a cash flow statement, as well as its limitations and how cash flow is calculated.
Updated March 17, 2023
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Pros and Cons of Monitoring Your Employees Employee monitoring is a tool used by many businesses, but is it right for you and your team? Check out these pros and cons to decide.
Updated April 10, 2023
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Business Loan Terms You Should Know When seeking a business loan for your small business, it's important to understand the terms banks use. Learn the most important business loan terms.
Updated April 19, 2023
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How to Accept Credit Card Payments Using Your Phone Learn how you can accept credit card payments from your smartphone or tablet.
Updated May 01, 2023
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Top Small Business Grants Small business grants are basically free money from federal, state or privately funded programs. Learn about small business grants and how to apply.
Updated April 07, 2023
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In Pursuit of Profit: Applications and Uses of Break-Even Analysis A break-even analysis helps you identify how much your business must sell to recoup costs. Learn how to use it to make smart decisions for your business.
Updated February 21, 2023
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Should You Pick the Cheapest Payroll Service? If you're a new business owner, chances are you're looking for an affordable payroll option. But you know what they say – you get what you pay for.
Updated April 10, 2023
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How to Stay Motivated to Start a Business What makes a good entrepreneur? Characteristics such as flexibility, control and motivation all help. Here is how to stay inspired when starting your business.
Updated May 04, 2023
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What Small Business Owners Should Know About Direct Deposit Direct deposit is popular among large employers, but what options exist for small businesses? Learn more about direct deposit, including the pros and cons.
Updated May 17, 2023
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What Is a High-Risk Business Loan, and What Industries Can It Help? Find out if lenders consider your business high risk and which financing options are available to you if they do.
Updated April 13, 2023