Finance

Learn how to choose the best business loan for your unique business.

Could a merchant cash advance or working capital loan be the answer to your cash flow problems, or would it make them worse?

Business loans can be difficult to secure if you have bad credit. Here are financing options for businesses with poor credit history.

Your business credit score is related to but separate from your personal credit score. Learn what a business credit score is and why it matters.

Don't have time to wait for loan approval? A cash advance gets you money quickly, but is the steep cost worth it?

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.

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

Overhead costs are your expenses that are tied to things other than the production of your goods or services. Here is how to calculate it.

All businesses are responsible for paying unemployment insurance taxes. Here is how to calculate what your business owes.

When a multi-wage employee works overtime, on which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

Here's how to perfect your payroll journal entries to avoid facing IRS fines.

Learn what every business owner needs to know about financial accounting, accounting software and financial statements.

General ledger accounting means maintaining a general ledger, a record of a company's financial transactions. Here's what it includes and how it works.

Learn how Stripe and Square stack up against each other in terms of pricing, software, hardware, security and customer support.

Accounting software helps you stay on top of taxes, manage critical financial data, and pay employees. Here's how to choose the right accounting software.

Apple is a secure, contactless mobile payment method popular with consumers and businesses. Learn how your business can accept Apple Pay.

Venmo for Business lets small businesses use Venmo as a contactless payment option. Here's how to start accepting Venmo payments for your business.

SMS payments are when a buyer texts you to make a purchase, or you send a text invoice. Learn how to accept SMS payments from customers.

Wave is a good option for accounting software, but it has certain limitations. Consider seven Wave alternatives that can grow with your business.

Accounts payable is money your business owes, and accounts receivable is money owed to you. Learn how accounts payable and accounts receivable differ.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ensure accurate financial reporting and help investors make informed choices. Learn GAAP's rules.

While FreshBooks is popular accounting software, others might work better for your company. Learn about some alternatives.

Mobile payments are easy with your Apple device. The only other things you need are a credit card processor, a credit card reader and an iPhone app.

Here are 10 alternatives to QuickBooks that could be better for your business.

FreshBooks and Xero are two top accounting software programs for small businesses. Here’s how they compare.

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

Tax season doesn't need to be painful financially if you know what deductions to take. Here are some you might not know about.

If you are considering debt or equity financing, it is important to know the pros and cons of each.