Business Finances

Follow these tips to end your fiscal year the right way and kick off your next one primed for success.

There's more to a loan than paying your monthly installment. Look for these hidden terms and fees a lender might include in a loan agreement.

PayPal has affordable payment processing services and no long-term contracts. Learn how your company can accept credit and debit card payments with PayPal.

Learn the best practices for handling cash flow and other accounting issues. These useful tips and strategies will help you manage business finances.

Angel investors are accredited investors who use their money to help businesses they view as worthwhile. Learn how to find and work with them.

Defaulting on an SBA loan is serious; you can face bank levies, wage garnishment and foreclosure. But some cases allow forgiveness. Learn if you qualify.

IRS audits are stressful and costly. Learn best practices and tips that will reduce your chances of getting audited by the IRS and help you stay compliant.

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

Streamline your medical billing process – and receive payment for your services faster – with these suggestions.

As the world becomes more digital, consumers want payment options. Here are four digital payment methods your business can offer to process transactions.

Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are analysis methods for determining a business's financial health. Learn which is right for your business.

Managing payroll forms is a necessary part of owning and running a business. Learn about the payroll tax and report forms business owners must understand.

Whether you do it yourself or rely on accounting software, finance tracking is essential for small business owners.

Learn how to reconcile your business’s bank account by comparing your recorded transactions to the bank statements. Then, you can follow up on any errors.

Find out what to include in a cash flow statement, as well as its limitations and how cash flow is calculated.

Qualifying for a business credit card with bad credit is hard but not impossible. Learn about card options if you have bad credit, such as secured cards.

An accountant can add financial balance to your life. But how do you pick the right accountant for your business? Here are our tips.

Chargebacks are issued by card issuers or banks at the request of customers. Learn what a chargeback is, how much it costs, and how you can prevent them.

Partnerships use schedule K-1 tax forms to avoid tax penalties by distinguishing business income and personal income.

Learn why it makes fiscal sense for your company to have a dedicated business savings account.

Learn why cash flow statements are a vital part of financial tracking and many financial activities.

North American Bancard is a credit card processor with quick setup that serves high-risk businesses. Learn about its fast approval process and features.

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

Customers prefer to pay construction companies with credit cards. Here are three reasons why you should consider accepting credit cards.

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

Here's everything you need to know about accounting software and the benefits of using it.

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

Data breaches can cost a business time and money and destroy its reputation. Learn how to protect your customers and brand when accepting online payments.